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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1946
Page
8
A court report details Inspector fee claims for back pay totaling six thousand dollars. The article lists speeding fines paid by Frank Sitl and multiple traffic-related incidents, including injuries to two passengers in an early morning crash on Eric Blvd. Several defendants face charges of reckless or improper driving with dates and bail figures noted.
The paper notes 5 year old Terry Dichoshe of 218 Pitch St is welcomed as the Old Diggers Club’s newest member. He unearthed a 1368 5tons piece amid community efforts by Syracuse elders to share finds. The item and event reflect local enthusiasm for historic discoveries.
A resolution at the State convention condemns Onondaga County’s civil service arrangement as a tool for department heads and politicians. Delegates note similar setups in Schenectady and Westchester and seek abolition, plus guarantees of medical expenses for public employees. The Syracuse district council plans to include five central New York counties as part of a statewide regional reorganization.
Police report Miss Catherine Brieswell, Ce 13.8 McBride street, hospitalized after extensive knife wounds from a Sunday night apartment fight. She says two male acquaintances attacked her while visiting a friend at 710 S Townsend. Police detained her for statement. three recent knife injuries prompt chief Kinney to deploy a three-man squad to the Lenderloin district. Theft of auto items and vandalism tied to a separate incident near Geddes Street noted.
Inspector Fredrick J. Fee seeks nearly 86000 in back pay from the city and 1260 extra annually, plus 3420 for vehicle materials, claiming improper salary levels since his 1942 civil service appointment as Inspector of motor vehicles. Fee cites past salary actions by the Board of Estimate and says he has been underpaid since March 23, 1942. Mayor Castelli said the claim will be presented at the Board of Estimate meeting Wednesday.
SELEGALES TO theosmcute District Council, American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees criticized plans to include about 100 dollars per municipal employee in the 1947 budget. George Sparks said the union would push for wage adjustments to meet current needs after a meeting at S Franklin Isl temple. City Hall noted a raise of roughly 100 dollars per city worker as a major point of the 1947 budget, while acknowledging overall losses for some departments.
Lt. Boland of Syracuse Fest 41 American Legion was elected commander of New York State fifth district at a New York City convention last week. He has served as district vice chairman for seven years and chairs membership for the Syracuse Post. The district covers Onondaga Oneida Herkimer Western Oswego and Lewis counties with about 19 000 members, and state membership last year surpassed 206 000.
Miss Beverly J. Koehler, 20, of 100 Washrop Rd, receives a $1,250 settlement after a Syracuse Transit bus crash on December 26, 1945. Her father George J. Koehler filed suit against Western Express International and driver Anthony Guadagne. Records show attorney James Hickey of Bond, Sehneneck & King represented the Koehler family.
Syracuse University outlines a plan to solve campus parking by adding six lots near the campus, behind the College of Fine Arts and near Archbold Shuji, expanding capacity by about 300 cars. Some sites already prearranged, with adjustments including the former Areb hold area and the 205 Waverly site where a house burned recently. Additional spaces may be created as needed.
Long hours will be in effect to speed work on the main artery. The area is now closed to traffic while the power shovel digs up the thoroughfare.
Investigation into fires at the Baldwinsville home of William Murray finds no connection to prior blazes in the past year. A missing $3,000 in cash and checks is under probe to determine if it was burned or stolen. Neighbors reported the Friday night fire originated in the attic area where the owner hid money.
The Rev Melvin Abson rector of St Pauls Brownville All Saints Dexter and Christ Episcopal Sackets Harbor since 1942 is appointed rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church The appointment by Bishop Malcolm Peabody of Central New York takes effect Sept 1 Abson ordained in 1929 by Brooklyn He previously led Church of the Good Shepherd Buffalo from 1933 to 1942 He and wife Mildred Abson natives of England married in Leeds in 1914 They have two children Eric a chemist at Niagara Falls and Mrs Edward Lindsay of Geneva The family will move from England to New York where Abson will succeed the Rev Morton T Kelsey at the Episcopal Cathedral Pisenix Arizona
A 30 year old man was held for investigation today on passing bad checks but was not linked to recent holdups. Detective Captain William Metzger doubted any connection to robberies as witnesses failed to identify him and the suspect remained questioned over a pistol found near his home and related charges.
The district attorney investigated a Sunday morning crash at Onondage Lake Park Away in which Mrs. Visser Hoyt, 19, died. Her husband Clifford Hoyt lost his left foot and suffered head injuries after a motorcycle struck the left rear of a car driven by Berard Heldeffer, 32, of 25 Fageay. Hoyt’s wife was en route to St Joseph's Hospital when she died. The accident occurred as Heldeffer attempted a right turn across a four-lane road. Hoyt said a car suddenly appeared forcing braking.
OSCAR RB SUMNER of Bristol Laboratories Inc has been appointed plant manager of Hartis Laboratories Turkohe which Bristol Laboratories will take over Sept 3 Dr Philip Bow man Bristol vice president announced today Sumner is a native of Heath Mass and received his BS from Columbia University in 1938 Joining Bristol Myers Co in July 1939 he was a research chemist in organoleptic research and later studied oils and aromatics at Columbia He took a defense training course at Princeton during the war and joined the Syracuse penicillin plant in October last year.
July air traffic in Syracuse Onondaga region rose sharply with 1,278 flights reported. Officials from Hoss Ander Airlines noted the surge, comparing current figures to prior month and year, highlighting increased activity and travel demand.
Mayor Costello and Commissioner of Finance George J Redford met with board members to discuss adding 2990 funds for the library. They toured Neegensiad Library and reviewed the 1948 budget set at 152 000 with calls for a higher allocation amid rising book and bank reserve needs.
Methodist pastors exchange involves Rev Robert C Root moving from Auburn to Wesley ATE Ladd Church Rochester. Rev Clifford A Letinshaw, long at Auburn, notes his pastorate ends with the exchange effective Sept 1. Youth probation case: David O White, 16, sentenced to probation for three years after arranging work for himself through a farm-related scheme.
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