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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
4
A fragmented Erie County and upstate races show Labor Party tensions and factional splits. Key figures including Isaac Mitchell and William Jamesey face designation battles across Republican and Democratic lines, with multiple incumbents and candidates filed for the fall primary.
In a county wide effort, two deputies aboard a Sherildwin PR. Auer's vehicle stopped eight motorists for varied infractions along Erie Boulevard East and Thompson Road. Justice of the Peace Paul Witte and Charles Kells in Dewitt handled fines and hearings, with motorists from Rome to Mannsville cited for speeding and traffic violations.
R.P. L accepts three Syracuse entrants among 420 tent students admitted to the Polytechnic Institute for entrance next month. Included are Roger Newton of Westmoreland and Barpes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barnes of Parkway Drive, and William During, son of Mr. and Mrs. William During of Read. They pursue aeronautical and mechanical engineering programs.
22 year old Jack Wise of Mexico Road was taken into custody today by state police on probation violation charges stemming from a burglary conviction. Sheriff Joseph Steeley and Deputy Donald Murphy reported Wise was arrested on a dairy farm near Brewterica after concerns over his whereabouts arose following a cryptic letter.
A 14 year old boy from Eugene Steesburg, son of Lawrence Strashers, is in troopers hands after disappearing during a outing in Highland Park yesterday afternoon. He told deputies he hitchhiked from Homer Park to a farmhouse and was later handed over to troopers. Authorities say he carried two loaner 35 eateries volver and helped repair stolen items at Charles Madison’s caretaker residence.
A sudden shift of wind from the south to the north blanketed Sypieuse and Griowilaga County this morning, grounding all flights at the airport from 7:35 AM to 10:00 AM. Willam H. Tracy, chief meteorologist, cited the abrupt wind change as the fog source.
Campbell 38 of 729 1 Montgomery Street was arrested by Patrolmen in front of a restaurant at 2313 James Street. He faced charges of public intoxication and was held for sentencing tomorrow after neighbors reported a burglar in the establishment.
Members of the Empire States Association of Deaf will preside over the anniversary of their organization tomorrow at the opening of a four day annual convention at the Oncodara Hots. Sessions begin at 2 PM with speakers including Theodore Hotman, William Lane, George Clyde Houze, and Jack M. Shin.
Storm report notes Marine recruiting HQ in Federal building says recruits will stay at their enlistment point due to damage along the coast. Three trainees from New York state, Warren Morse and Salvatore Scotts both 18 from Binghamton, and Edward W. Esk from Utica, remained awaiting orders.
The article outlines a university program at Syracuse University with summer sessions including lectures dances and lectures. It notes the schedule length of classes at one hour and 29 minutes and five days a week and mentions the School of Speech and related university functions.
Two white boys, Evans and Hurry, ages 11 and 12, were taken to University Hospital after an underwater collision yesterday at Wilrony Plargimunil. The youths sustained head and scalp wounds and received stitches. Evans resides on Jazit Almond Street and Hurry on Cedar Street.
The notice invites children under 15 to enter the Ninth National Photograph Contest at the W. Edward & Son studio. Prizes total 250 dollars with a 50 dollar top prize. Judges include Tony Sarp Musira Hoe Barry Buchanan Moone Fange Angelo Pazzi and others.
Donald Stevens of Mexico completed a two day term at Jamesville Penitentiary but was rearrested and arraigned before Judge Tomer Walsh on three charges of grand larceny first degree. He pleaded not guilty and is held on 3500 bail until Aug. 21 for a hearing. Stevens was also given a 100 day sentence for driving while intoxicated after a crash at Movers Corners. Police link the stolen car to the vehicle involved in the barricade incident at 50 South Sallinn Street.
The Syracuse Rotary Club Outfit at Dregiinstomarege will award prizes for golf, bowling, horse shoes and cards. Corbin announced the event starts at noon with a dinner at 720 PM and entertainment by a local orchestra.
The article details an Onondaga Creek flood protection plan for Syracuse with estimates totaling about 1300000 dollars. It outlines reservoir projects near the Indian reservation area, realigned channels, bridge work, land rights and utility relocations, and cites a 1946 House bill authorizing related projects.
Post office officials today reported full cooperation in a program to register and fingerprint short term prisoners. Herbert H. Padock, county penitentiary superintendent, conferred with Postmaster James J. McNamara for nearly an hour to promote alien registration efforts.
A graphic OCR fragment reports a fire incident at a Saping Company basement on Retna 8 Mile Hearvess. The overheated device caused smoke and damage while workers evacuate safely. Details are incomplete due to garbled text.
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