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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1944
Page
3
The Syracuse Post Office reported record July receipts of 175133 dollars, beating the prior July record of 155262. Postmaster Cornelius J. Nugent attributed the gain to wartime mail and growing military and personal correspondence, noting 10000 mail pouches dispatched and 9900 received from global origins.
Judge Frank Malpass voids Municipal Court verdict in favor of Ciravalo and orders a new trial for Miss Sackman of New York Clix on a $225 correspondence course balance. Malpass found misapplied contract terms and noted the case began March 23, 1943 with alleged promises not part of the signed agreement. Court costs awarded to Sackman.
Miss Grace W. Redding, six year case floor supervisor for the Children’s Bureau, resigns effective today. J. Camper Buller, board president, said she will spend a month at Cape Cod with her brother. She is a Smith College graduate who studied at Western Reserve and the New York School of Social Work.
VanDyke elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Cost Accountants. He will serve as associate program checker with Jones of Crouse-Hinds Company as director of program. A board meeting is set at the residence of Hongsavedll in Liverpool.
The Mtacuse Association of Credit Men will meet at 7330 2% M in the conference room to outline the year’s program. The group plans to boost industry representation and campaign for redress in fall injuries on North State Street. A claim seeks 7500 dollars from the city.
Albany Aug 1 The Public Service Commission orders new bus fare schedules cutting costs for two Western New York operators The Buffalo and Erie Coach Corp serves Buffalo Olean Dunkirk Jamestown Salamanca Gowanda and others while Cayuga Omnibus serves Auburn and the Auburn to Syracuse route The uniform 1 5 cent per mile fare on Buffalo lines saves about 105000 annually and Cayuga reductions save 35000.
Syracuse Municipal Airport could store repair and sell Army planes from trainers to B-24s. Civil Aeronautics Administration official B S Holland met Parks Commissioner William A. Barry to discuss an agreement. Government would bring planes here, store some in hangars, tie others down, then sell after repairs for a city fee.
The election official said war ballots will be mailed only after Sept 7 once the full ticket is approved. Applications are accepted until Oct 16 with ballots sent up to the deadline. Servicemen may vote when ballots arrive, but votes will not be opened on Election Day. Foresters picnic set for Elmwood Park with prizes, food, and self-provided table service.
Honorably discharged veterans of two World Wars took the first competitive examination today for State War Service scholarships. The test was conducted at North High School by Principal Walter McIntosh. Eight scholarships will be awarded in each Assembly District in Onondaga County, covering tuition and fees up to 350 dollars for up to four years in approved state colleges or trade schools. Applicants must provide photostatic copies of discharge papers.
Auburn officials announce John V. Harding as assistant to Principal Keeper Lloyd E. Whipple. Harding transferred from Clinton Prison, previously guard at Auburn since July 3 1929, with promotions to sergeant April 3 1934 and captain Feb 12 1938.
Fulton police confirm a man sought for questioning in the mystery death of Frank J. Regenbalk, who vanished September 12, 1942 and whose decomposed body was found November 23 in a city dump. Patrolman James Tobin captured him on a tip from two locals. he was jailed on public intoxication charges and being questioned as an involved party. Investigators withheld identity and specifics while pursuing leads from Regenbalk's disappearance and the dump site location.
Charles Sanford Carlen, 20, of Wormer Hotel, held on burglary third degree after police raided Markson's Warehouse at 300 Canal Street. Officers Kocher Frames Sheridan Webster pursued suspect, who shielded himself inside the building but was captured. Evidence showed entry through a window and a hammer found on second floor.
In a jungle letter Capt. David G. Fellows, former Sixth Ward supervisor, asks Joseph P. Kuhn for rodent control advice for New Guinea. He notes rats there rival woodchucks in size and menace, and recalls seeing Kuhn with Dr. H. Burton Doust in a Herald-Journal rat control story. Fellows praises local efforts and describes long service.
Miss Barbara Delaney 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Delaney of Bradley Street is in Mercy Hospital with a broken neck and brain concussion after diving from an oil dock at Sackets Harbor and striking a rock. X rays show fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra. She was swimming with Wallace Matteson and James Derosia when the accident happened.
George D B Frazer 39 of Paterson New Jersey facing trial in County Court on charges of abandoning two children in June 1943. Indicted for failing to support Philis 10 and Leon 9 who live with their mother Mix Rose Frazer. Frazer a former Army private was arrested in Paterson and waived extradition after being located in Syracuse. He was discharged from the Army and worked as a bus driver before returning to Syracuse.
Fulton Aue Rolland Taylor who has been on a two year furlough with wife Barbara and daughter at W199 Maple Avenue has reported for duty at Camp Haat Clut after induction on March 6. He is stationed with an Army anti aircraft unit at Camp Steiner Ga.
A lengthy OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with street addresses, likely a community induction or roll call. Names such as William Bryce Frank Crispint Jr Robert Needham Winston Gol Onondaga and many others appear alongside multiple street addresses across several avenues and streets including Belden, Milton, Cayuga, Ulster, and Richmond. The sense is a local roster or register rather than a focused news event.
Six recruits step toward service with roles including mail clerk at New York port. Milestones cited include Mildred Allport, age 20, who joins after study in Syracuse and Iowa, with two brothers in service. Lucile Pierce, Garawayne Cox, Florence Driscoll, and Margaret Murphy listed among others entering Army Air Forces and support posts.
The Common Council plans to abandon a second and third portion of Spring Street. A public hearing is set for Aug. 13 at 2 PM in the council chambers. The abandoned segment lies between New York Central rights of way beneath an underpass. the rail line will fill the area and discontinue a bridge. A new street will be opened from Park Street to ease property access.
A survey by Miss Frieda F Gates acting Librarian shows Tree in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is the top fiction pick among Syracuse Public Library patrons. Other popular reserves include The Robe The Fire Bell in the Sky Razor s Edge and Presidential Agent with non fiction led by Tankee from Olympus They Shall Not Sleep Curtain Rises and Monol Maryknoll at the Dubie Library.
Charles Rubenstein of 103 Radison Court faces revocation of the Certificate of War Necessity from the Office of Defense Transportation after transporting passengers from Syracuse to Sampson Naval Base a 61 mile run beyond the city limits in violation of the OTC order. The ruling threatens revocation for all operators violating the 100 mile limit and bars operation without a certificate.
Maj James F. Egan son of Mr and Mrs George F Egan of 511 Schuyler Street Syracuse New York is promoted from captain to major at an Eighth Air Force bomber station in England. He commanded the Flying Fortress group navigator during June bombing accuracy leading the entire Eighth Air Force. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. His wife Mrs Margaret Egan lives at 101 Jerome Street Syracuse.
Onondaga Reservation event concerns Harvey Hill an Indian wedding custody by Deputy U S Marshal Nicholas F Burns. Held in Cortland County Jail pending disposition after a warrant issued by US Commissioner David Wallace. Hill pleaded not guilty, date shown as February 26.
Miteon spenders faced loss of coupons ranging from one to five at a hearing held by the Onondaga County War Price and Rationing Board. Three cases were dismissed as not supported by evidence.
City of Syracuse invites participation from Syracuse area communities for a Saturday pickup program. Mayors are urged to arrange use of local facilities for collection and delivery. notice mentions high water and urgent fundraising pressures.
A regional office directive from Secretary Harold L. Ickes urges closer cooperation between dealers and customers to ensure equitable distribution of scarce anthracite. It warns a 5,000,000 ton shortage looms and advises households to contact their dealers, accept guidance on purchases, and plan storage with limited supplies this heating season.
A poliomyelitis teaching day is set for Thursday August 37 at Syracuse College of Medicine under Dr Brewster C Dousi with regional pediatrics chair. Attending will be representatives from the State Health Department and State Medical Society along with nearby county medical societies. Speakers include Dr Herman G Weisbotten Dr James E Perking Dr John F Landon Dr William B Snow and Dr Halford Hallock of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
City officials awarded sewer contracts on Cadillac Street and Austin Avenue after recommendation by City Engineer Nelson F. Pitts. Street Brothers Construction Co. won Cadillac Street job for about 2000 dollars and Connisoner Waite chose another bidder for Austin Avenue at roughly 2000 dollars.
A detbake sponsored by Fire tench Engine Company in its jibe theld off Kallide Canny Big Baw Voneide Lake Monday Aug 28. Thesensvalions are in charge of Fine men Frevk Kreis at Engine Gorm Tpatiy Wi.
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