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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1956

Page

2

Rental housing crunch for large Syracuse families worsens

Syracuse relocation director Robert L. Hale says the demand for large family rental units has reached a critical level. He notes that few such homes are available, pushing many families with three or four children into blighted housing while city efforts to eliminate slums progress.

Syracuse Robert L. Hale Hale Blue Cross Bldg E. Jefferson and State Sts City Hall Hancock Field

Civil Service Group Backs City Salary Plan

The Civil Service Em ployes' Assn backed the new salary plan in the 1957 budget and praised the city administration for its work. The group represents about 1,600 salaried and per diem employees, excluding teachers, and may revisit its stance after an executive committee meeting.

Civil Service Employes’ Assn Richard F. Torrey Mead David D. Rogers Arthur S. Darrow Torrey Darrow

Man Impersonator Receives Suspended Sentence

Ralph E. Gunn, 19, of 1015 S state St, was given a one year suspended sentence in Police Court after pleading guilty to impersonating a woman. Gunn was arrested June 9 by Detective Michael Krisak who said the suspect, dressed as a woman, solicited him for immoral purposes while on duty in an unmarked police car.

Ralph E. Gunn S. State St Gunn Michael Krisak

White Elephant Sale at Whitelaw Church in Canastota

A white elephant auction will start at 8 p m Thursday after a Women’s Home Circle picnic supper at Whitelaw Presbyterian Church. The auction is open to the public. Donors should call Mrs Louise Homer.

Whitelaw Presbyterian Church Louise Homer

Dey Bros. Suffers Second Costly Flood After Main Break

Dey Bros. & Co. faced renewed flood damage when air conditioning drains overflowed after a four inch water main burst yesterday. Water flooded the Store basement ruining carpets fittings and appliances and delaying operations. James Cherben the store operations superintendent said the latest flooding was minor compared with the extensive water main break the day before that dumped thousands of gallons into the basement and damaged new merchandise.

Dey Bros. & Co James Cherben Cherben

Convention Preview Offered Delegates

Onondaga's delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago were shown a preview of the city and hall via a closed circuit telecast at Hotel Syracuse. WHEN network officials explained the TV setup and demonstrated new cameras to be used in Chicago. Republicans will view a similar program in Syracuse for the San Francisco convention starting Aug. 20.

Onondaga Chicago Iney Syracuse San Francisco Paul Adams WHEN Charles H. Keene John T. Sullivan Columbia Broadcasting System Paul Butler Leonard Hall State Committee R. Walter Riehlman Riehlman Royce John H. Hughes George L. Traister Norma Stone

Sheriff Seeks 28 Deputies for Onondaga County

Sheriff Albert E. Stone announced a request to add 28 deputies to meet needs tied to population growth and traffic. The plan targets 82 criminal deputies plus 4 civil deputies, with salaries starting at 310 and a possible 100 annual COLA after year one, and could cost about 100000 more.

Albert E. Stone Andaga County Sheriffs Office Dick Miicndale Stone

Syracuse Association Clarifies Blind Workers Ties

The Syracuse Association of Workers for the Blind Inc announced through executive secretary Mrs Elizabeth R Locke that it is not connected with the National Federation of Workers for the Blind.

Syracuse Assn. of Workers For the Blind, Inc Elizabeth R. Locke National Federation of Workers For the Blind

Two Air Guardsmen Save Drowning Victims This Weekend

Pennsylvania Air National Guard airmen from the 112th Wing performed rescues at Green Lake State Park and Oneida Lake. Burgen Brown, 26, Baden, with Joseph Pasco, 20, Ambridge, escaped a drowning peril after their canoe capsized while Brown kept Pasco afloat until help arrived. Larry Graham, 21, also from Brown’s unit, pulled a seven year old from Oneida Lake near Sylvan Beach, after waves from a passing boat swamped the pier and the boy was left choking and near drowning.

Pennsylvania Air National Guard Hancock Field Burgen Brown Baden 112Th 112 Interceptor Wing Green Lake State Park Joseph Pasco Ambridge Brown Pasco Larry Graham Oneida Lake Sylvan Beach Graham

Supervisors Set Ames Salary At 7100 Plus Longevity

The Ames Board of Supervisors approved 7100 for newly appointed county deputy welfare commissioner Charles F. Ames with a 7100 annual salary plus longevity earnings and county-provided living benefits. An assistant deputy keeper post at the County Home was created to supervise the county home and hospital after retirements, to be filled soon. The board renewed a 530000 bond anticipation note for trunk sewers in Ley Creek sanitary district and set a public hearing for September 10 on the Lakeland Trunk Sewer extension from the West Side station to Long Branch Road and Onondaga Lake outlet. An assistant counsel to the County Public Works Commission was created on a part time basis with a 3000 salary and eight-cent mileage. The County Home and Hospital were reclassified under the Welfare Department as Public Home.

Charles F. Ames Board of Supervisors Ames Ley Creek Sanitary District Lakeland Geddes West Side Sanitary District Long Branch Rd Onondaga Lake County Public Works Commission

City Won't Appeal Police Fire Ruling

City administration will not appeal a Supreme Court ruling allowing police and fire unions to submit a pay raise referendum to voters this fall. Mayor Mead announced a $2,300,000 salary increase plan funded by about 4 dollars per thousand of assessed real estate value and highlighted a longevity bonus. Police and fire groups planned a meeting tonight to decide on pursuing the referendum amid debate over selling it to voters after the payout proposal.

Supreme Court Mead Syrabuse

Four Burglaries Reported in Two Hours

Deputy Sheriff Frank Rice investigated four burglaries between 5 and 7 p.m. in South Onondaga and Split Rock. Victims included Joseph Rigler James Vittori and Ross King with entries through windows and doors. items stolen were a .357 Magnum revolver shells bananas and a bottle of wine.

Frank Rice Onondaga Joseph Rigler Wags Rice James Vittori Split Rock Ross King Split ‘Rock John Waters Lyons Rd

Schoolmen Budget Tops Board Meeting Agenda

The 1957 budget will be the major item at the Board of Education meeting set for 4 p.m. tomorrow. Dr. Paul A. Miller says the budget and a new salary schedule must be approved by Sept. 1, and action is likely tomorrow. Also on the agenda are issues in the Amanda Whiteside case, with the former teacher subpoenaed to testify in Washington on Thursday.

Board of Education Paul A. Miller Miller Amanda Whiteside

Missing 19 year old mother feared lost after court appearance

Mrs. John Irwin a 19 year old mother from 910 Almond Street failed to appear for work at Memorial Hospital and was not seen since leaving Children's Court about 10 30 am yesterday her mother reported her missing Her husband is serving with the Army in Germany The woman is described as five feet four inches tall 130 pounds with long brown hair and was last seen in a light blue dress kerchief and white low heels

Children’s Court John Irwin Almond St Marjorie Busch Memorial Hospital

Thieves Net $30 From Restaurant Break-In

Judge H. Craig owner of Craig Restaurant reported a burglary to Patrolmen Ishostack and Mulligan. Thieves took $20 from the grill register and $10 from a hiding place behind a stack of Bibles, using a garage door key and a broken wall to enter the building.

H.craig

Refrigerator Fire Sparks State Driving Rule Violation

Fire department responded to a fire involving a refrigerator at a residence on Lihue Court near Saerins Department Neotereau. Fire crews extinguished the blaze and noted violations that could allow children access to equals inside a home, prompting safety concerns.

Mébovead Ewinde Fle Lihue Court

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