Memorial Day Observance in Scarsdale Honors Scouts and Veterans
Memorial Day activities in Scarsdale drew large crowds despite damp weather. Eagle Scouts Jimmy Stern and John Goldberger received the Old Timers' Trophy, with numerous awards given to various Scout groups. Officials noted the day as a tribute to fallen service members, emphasizing remembrance over pageantry.
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Jimmy Stern
John Goldberger
Lorrain Moller
Eileen Cleary
Troop 11
Trudy Loubet
Connecticut College
Scarsdale
Jim Woolner
Washington University
Carl Ern
David Rigby
Carol Murphy
Ginny Carmen
Mayor MacIntyre
Burglaries Reported Over Holiday Weekend
Scarsdale endured five burglaries over Memorial Day weekend after a 34 day stretch with none. Four cases clustered in Quaker Ridge and four homes in New Rochelle were also hit, suggesting a single culprits group. Items stolen include jewelry cash a television and silverware. Police note total burglaries now 27, half of last year’s tally.
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Scarsdale
Quaker Ridge
Donald Gray
New Rochelle
Weaver Street
Edward Rogers
Penn Road
Alfred Julien
Franklin Road
Garson Heller
Carthage Road
Milton Alt
Panel To Discuss Race Problems In Scarsdale
Eric Lincoln author of Is Anybody Listening will speak at Dyckman Hall Scarsdale Congregational Church on June 16 at 4 00 p m about Social Change and Social Responsibility Black and White Americans in Crisis A bi racial panel will follow with locals Philip Carret Robert Dentler and New Rochelle residents Napoleon Holmes William Trent Jr Moderated by Rev Avery D Post Time Inc executive and director roles noted Sponsoring group is Board for Christian Outreach of the Congregational Church Scarsdale invites community attendance
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Eric Lincoln
Scarsdale
Dr. Lincoln
Dyckman Hall
Scarsdale Congregational Church
Malcolm MacIntyre
Lincoln
Avery D. Post
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Philip L. Carret
Robert Dentler
Napoleon Holmes
William Trent Jr
New Rochelle
Carret
Carret & Co
Town Club
Dentler
Center For Urban Education
Columbia Teachers College
Holmes
St. Catherine's
Mr. Trent
United Negro College Fund
Time, Inc
Board For Christian Outreach
Congregational Church
Village Tax Bill Set To Rise Slightly
Residents face about 11 percent higher village tax bills for the coming year though the final rate is lower than initially planned by the Village Board. The April budget was 22 100 below March’s tentative total, yielding a 20 cent per thousand saving versus the original assessment and final rate set after Grievance Day on May 28. July payments will be penalty free.
Supervisors to Appeal Dillon Decision on Weighted Voting
The Board of Supervisors committee on Legislation led by John Reed of New Castle will ask to appeal the Dillon ruling against weighted voting and may hire special counsel. Supervisor Berle supports testing legality while backing the at large plan, and minority leader Smith of Yonkers plans to revise his unconstitutional proposal for reconsideration before November.
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Board of Supervisors’ Committee On
John Reed
New Castle
Dillon
Berle
Smith
Yonkers
Scarsdale Elementary Picnics Cancelled After RFK Shooting
Scarsdale elementary school picnics scheduled for Wednesday afternoon were cancelled after the shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in California. A notice to parents said future plans would be announced if arrangements are rescheduled.
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Scarsdale
Robert F. Kennedy
California
PTA
Szabad comments on school referendum actions
George M Szabad chairman of the Citizens Non Partisan Nominating Committee for the School Board criticizes the Committee For Referendum for challenging the election before the Commissioner of Education. He argues the move would disrupt the school system and community while noting the referendum may have substantial voter support.
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George M. Szabad
Citizens Non Partisan Nominating Committee
Committee For
Commission of Education
Commissioner of Education
Board of Election
Referendum group seeks to void Scarsdale school election
The Committee for Referendum announces plans to file a petition with the State Commissioner of Education asking for a new Scarsdale Board of Education election and to enjoin two winning candidates from taking seats. CFR cites irregularities in ballot counting and printing, and disputes over voided ballots, while Board officials deny authority to call a new vote.
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State Commissioner of Education
Scarsdale Board of Education
Committee
Lloyd Sand
CFR
Robert Hackett
Sand
John A. Christnacht
Donald Pascal
Donald Lane
Thorpe Nickerson
John Hutton
Edwin A. Ramsdell
Ward Reed
John P. LaWare
Ward L. Reed
Citizens Non-Partisan
Jackson B. Browning
Joseph B. Ullman
Browning
Ullman
Board of Education
Kenneth W. Thompson
Frances Beckwith
Commissioner of Education
John W. Hutton
Thorpe A. Nickerson
John J. Sweeney
CFA
Allman-Reed
Browning-LaWare
The
Inquirer
Ralph Dumas
New York State
Nickerson
Altman
Hutton
New York Supreme Court
Scarsdale
Reed
Thompson
Powers Urges GOP To Drop Reid From Party
Westchester Republican County Chairman Frederick B. Powers urges party disavowal of Rep Ogden Reid over Liberal Party endorsement. He says Reid agreed to consult before accepting designation and accuses an alliance with Liberal leader Alex Rose to bolster the Liberal Party. Reid denies agreeing to consult. Powers plans not to seek reelection as county chairman.
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Republican
Frederick B. Powers
Ogden Reid
Powers
Assemblyman Cott
Mount Vernon
Reid
Alex Rose
New York City
Westchester
Board of Elections
van Cott
Congress
Metropgllien
New York
Liberal Party
Fiorello LaGuardia
Stanle Isaacs
John Lindsay
Jac Javits
Republican Party
Cott
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Richard Rosenfield
Randall Trurk
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Eugene Weber
Roderick C. Richards
Eagle Board of Review
Cohawney
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Glen Geiger
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Harrington
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Arnold M. Elbie
Arthur Stern
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