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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
2
A heat wave blankets Syracuse and central New York, with July nightly lows around and daily means climbing. Observers report record temperatures and a sweltering stretch across the region amid high humidity and sunny afternoons.
Lawrence F. Williams 29 of Syracuse was in an auto crash on U S Route 6 near Holbrook Arizona. A 60 year old Omaha Nebraska woman died from injuries after her car struck the rear of Williams vehicle as he turned into the Petrified Forest about 24 miles east of Holbrook.
Syracuse civil defense plans a fall exercise evacuating 3 000 to 5 000 residents as part of a statewide shift from shelter to evacuation. Local director Thomas Ballantyne outlined routes, reception centers, and the need to keep Thruway clear for military and supply traffic.
The LT.T.P. program at Syracuse University accelerates elementary teacher training for graduates and housewives, driving a large share of 122 candidates toward temporary permits. The 78 enrolled plan six hours of graduate study yearly over four summers to renew permits and aim for permanent certification after five years of study.
Cortland Common Council backs Mayor Kerr's choice Orlando Wilkins 33 of Tully Lake as Youth Bureau family counselor with a 5000 dollar salary for the year budget. For the remaining five months adjustments will be made. Jane Copley 12 daughter of Herbert and Mrs Copley of Auburn was recovered after an offshore sinking in Owasco Lake revived by artificial respiration and Inhalator and taken to Auburn Memorial Hospital where her condition was listed as good.
Joyce Knapp a 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Knapp of Catherine Street Montour Falls lies in critical condition after a 40 foot fall from cliffs at The Basin. She suffered possible skull fracture facial cuts and shock. An early morning fire gutted the main building of a Utica plaster company with two young boys aged 9 and 12 later held for questioning admitting setting previous fires. More than 100 firemen battled the blaze as it spread through the two story brick and stucco structure housing offices stores and stock. No loss estimate could be given.
A police investigation into the beating of a four year old West End girl continued after a doctor found the child physically abused. No arrests yet. the mother was questioned by Youth Bureau officials and neighbors were spoken to.
ILION The 27th annual Getman Family of America reunion will take place at Russell Park on Saturday August 13 at noon. A program will be held and prizes awarded for the oldest member the member who travels the greatest distance and the family with the largest attendance.
Children may receive polio vaccines at Lafayette Central School next Thursday from 9 to 12. The clinic invites those who had their first shots in spring and participants from the 1954 field trials.
The city engineer ordered the Parks Department to shut off all ornamental fountains in Syracuse parks and urged residents to curb lawn sprinkling. Deputy Engineer Harold T. Kieffer said Skaneateles Lake remains high enough to avoid immediate water shortages, but Westcott and Woodlawn reservoirs are falling. The measure excludes drinking fountains. daily flow out of the conduit system runs about 54 million gallons, while consumption has topped 66 million gallons daily for over a week.
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano trains in heat delaying intense work. He ran seven miles Wednesday before the sun grew too hot and boxed three easy rounds with sparmate Felix Antonio of Dayton, Ohio. Marciano defends against Archie Moore on Sept. 20.
Paul C. DeBernardis, Democratic candidate for Traffic Court judge, cables Gov. Harriman demanding a state investigation into alleged irregularities in local Democratic petitions. He accuses Charles J. Hogan and the party of tying in Republican Preston’s name, releasing affidavits from two Democrats who swore they intended to nominate only bona fide Democrats.
Mary Houlihan recalls a quick bridal shower using a telephone directory search under novelties to find favors decorations and an umbrella nearby at good prices. She notes the value of advertising in Yellow Pages for planning events.
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