Bitter Referendum Fight Over Syracuse Sales Levy Vote
The Syracuse Common Council approved an August 23 advisory referendum on a two per cent sales tax, igniting a heated public battle between supporters led by the C.L.O. and opponents allied with mayoral finances. key figures including Council President Alfred W. Haight and GOP members argued legality, cost, and funding, while Firemen’s Association head Louis J. Gallanter and C.O. Council chief Vincent J. Sullivan mobilized campaigns on opposite sides.
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PLM
Onundaga Cre
Electian
Byraci
Corcoran
Carporton
George L. Richardson
Council
Louis J. Gallanter
Syracuse Firemen's Association
Vincent J. Sulivan
Greater
Syracuse
Syracuse Lions Club to Host FE M Johnston Speaker
FE M Johnston advertising consultant to Eastman Kodak Swift Packing General Motors and Parker Pen will speak at the Lions Club meeting Friday at Hotel Syracuse. The event follows a concert by the American Legion Band Sunday at 4 P M in Onondaga Park under parks commissioner William Barry. An injury report notes Joe Hines sustained a chin laceration at Schiller Park swimming pool needing two stitches after a fall.
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American Legion Band
Gorman B. Mance
Onondaga Park
William A. Barry
Joe Hines
Loma
Schiller Park
Pardynan Carl Kure
Induction Center Plans 1111 Central New Yorkers by Aug 25
Draft call coverage from July 1949 notes the Chimes building in Syracuse as the induction center for 1111 Central New Yorkers to face pre induction exams by August 25. Lt Col Arthur N Huddleston says early recall of reservists is possible if volunteer numbers fail. Army officials warn of critical need for officers and skilled technicians. no involuntary call up policy yet. Syracuse 98th Infantry Division reserve to train two weeks at Pine Camp with 55 enlisted and 11 officers, as Guardsmen are deployed, while city recruitment tops last month with 191 enlistees.
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Syracuse
98Th Infantry Division
Pine Camp
Syrause Nationald
Army
Serviers
Air Force
Ill
Woman Injured When Car Crashes Tractor-Trailer
Mrs. Mabel Deerhake of Fayetteville was treated for minor bruises after her car struck a northbound tractor-trailer near Thompson and James streets. The trailer, driven by Raymond Rafferty of Auburn, was turning into S. M. Flickinger Co. lot. Deerhake was reportedly passing. Wreck damaged the car’s windshield and side. deputies Kasson Lacey Walker and Sgt. Diligent investigated.
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Mabel Deerhake
Hundleich
Fayetteville
Crouse-Irving Hospital
Thompson, Rd
James St
Raymond C. Rafferty
State At
Auburn
Northarn Thompson Wd
Rafferty
S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc
Deer
Navy recruitment soars in July amid Korea fighting
Navy shows a near fourfold surge in enlistments in July, far surpassing other branches. Syracuse area stations led with strong Army Air Force and Navy drives, while Air Force plans more recruiters and Army-A Force quotas are set for August through mid month. Traveling examiners will cover Watertown and nearby boards, recalling several personnel to duty at Fort Dix.
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Marine Corps
Wac-Waf
Korea
Syracuse
Air Force
Upstate
Joseph Montgomery
New York City
Iity
Watertown
Ogdensburg
Lowville
O.rc
Cal. Huddleston
McSet
G. J. McLaugh- Hin
Fulton
Archie L. Thompson
Cincinnatus
Simnal Corps
Fort Dix
Traffic Court Fines and License Revocation Report
A terse traffic court note from Preston reports a drunk driving case involving a White individual. The driver received a $100 fine and a suspended sentence with license revocation. The incident references Truman High School and Portee Snerding with unclear roles and another car contact.
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Pee TS Portee
Mattresses Out To Air and He Gets Paid
Tony Schelapa was seen at Le Moyne Trailer Camp outside Le Moyne Avenue where deputies found two mattresses being aired. John Marnell, who had just bought a trailer, told deputies he had lent the mattresses for airing and received $25 after one was torn and later returned whole.
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Tony Schelapa
LeMoyne Av
LeMoyne
John Marnell
N. Saliast
Clarence Walker
Arthur Hasson
Schelapa
Marnell
Manis Fined $50 for intoxication at home
EDWARD L. McMAHON, 40, of 1200 Willis ar., was fined $50 and received a six months suspended sentence in Police Court after pleading guilty to intoxication at home. He was arrested on his wife’s complaint that he used abusive language and struck her.
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Edward L. McMahon
Willis Ar
McMahon
Local Blood Contributions Boost Otsego and Delaware Donors
Local Blood Contributions report shows Otsego and Delaware counties donating 238 pints over two days while the downtown donor center collected 38 pints. GE electronics plant donors set records in prior sessions and Syracuse University summer students volunteered this week. For now donations meet hospital orders but stockpile plans await higher contributions.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Otsego
Delaware
Biel
Warren St
Chenango “County
Oisclic
Tosday
Bedale
General Electric
Korea
Bids to Open on Central Heating Plant Structures
Robert W. Salinger as purchasing agent announced bids for the county central heating plant’s structural steel would be opened at 2 P.M. today. He said there would be only two bids.
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Robert W. Salinger
Rusterholz to Head Club's Golden Jubilee
Jerome B. Rusterholtz named general chairman of the Automobile Club of Syracuse Golden Jubilee observance marking 50 years of auto travel, highways, and urban development in Syracuse. Hurlbut W. Smith appoints second vice president to lead anniversary plans, highlighting transport growth and trade.
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Automobile Club of
Syracuse
Jerome B. Rusterholtz
Hurlbut W. Smith
Indus
Rusterwate
Referendum Debate Shapes Sale Tax Vote Timing
The article describes a heated debate over holding a referendum on the sales tax. Republicans allege a political maneuver, while leaders push for a timely decision before the 1951 budget. Corcoran urges a special meeting to finalize the referendum, Brewster hints at August 28 or September 5 for reconsideration. The Council approves $24,120 for a snow plow, a compressor, and two motorcycles for Public Works without bidding.
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G.O.P
Corcoran
Councl
Board of Estimate
Brewster
Department of Public Works
Proposal to Buy Fire Track Referred for Bidding Check
A police department proposal to buy a $34,900 fire track without competitive bidding was referred to the committee for review.
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Police Department
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