18 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
1
A recent study finds many top business executives read at slow speeds. Researchers note implications for decision making and information processing in high pressure corporate settings. The study analyzes reading pace and comprehension across several leadership roles.
Mrs Rosaline Turner recalls frantically finding moth holes in her husband’s suit then using a Yellow Pages listing for weaving and mending. She says the tailor repaired the suit and her husband hasn’t noticed. The ad suggests mothproofing fur storage and tailors in the Yellow Pages.
Syracuse tenants face fire code violations in 4000 plus multiple dwellings. 300 displaced after Eastwood fire. inspectors found 460 of 500 inspected units noncompliant with minimum standards. only 125 compliant. State and city laws require two exits, fire retardant cellars, and complete baths. enforcement limited by landlord cooperation.
Johnson outlined steps to prevent bottlenecks as the Oswego Boulevard arterial must keep pace with the proposed North South highway. He noted aerial surveys mapped Binghamton to Watertown, ground surveys needed, and final locations await field data and federal review before ramps are set. Funding remains a hurdle as Congress delays highway aid.
A three and a half year old boy wandered off with his father Joseph M. King of North Syracuse. Police and neighbors searched after his mother reported him missing. They were later found fishing on Oneida Lake and returned home with the catch.
A 21 year old Ogdensburg resident La Verne Collins was shot in the back by Police Lt Wallace Hunter as he fled custody near city hall. He remains in Hepburn Hospital fighting for life. Collins faced charges of reckless driving speeding driving without a license and resisting arrest.
Carl Hobart and Frances Hobart were sentenced to six months hard labor at Onondaga Penitentiary after Madison County Children's Court found them guilty of physical neglect and abusing two of their four children. Police found the couple beaten and restrained in a spare room. the remaining children were placed under welfare supervision. A fifth child died earlier this year in Oneida.
Anthony Battle says burglars broke in through a rear door at Bat tle's Garage on New Court Road Lynecourt and stole a money image containing 43.24. The intruders rifled an open safe but found no money. Battle found the break at 6 30 am when opening the business.
Firefighters found smoke in the first floor of Rev. Edward E. Andrews's home at 715 S. McBride St but could not locate a blaze. District Chief Donald Reid said the smoke smelled like burnt meat and firefighters left after ensuring no fire remained.
Supervisor William L. Snow, Republican of the 11th Ward, confirms he is in the race for reelection despite reports he might withdraw. He cites business reasons and says he has the confidence of voters to seek a third term. The primary withdrawal deadline was last Friday midnight.
The Municipal Recreation Commission sponsors a weekly Starlight Dance at Burnet Park tennis courts starting at 8 p m tomorrow. The event features round and square dancing for attendees.
Onondaga County and New York State plan two large highway projects linking Skaneateles and Marcellus via the abandoned Auburn & Syracuse Electric Railroad right of way and realigning Route 11 between Lafayette and Tully Center. The four lane divided highway aims to open new residential development zones while addressing hazardous curves and cemetery conflicts. Construction dates and costs await state and county approvals and surveys.
Three overnight thefts and a burglary reported by Syracuse police. Fred Colin lost a suitcase containing clothing or valuables worth about 100 dollars from his Green Street apartment. Carbaccio reported a car trunk theft valued at 60.95 dollars. David Jasper's home was burglarized while he slept, with 3 dollars taken from his wallet.
Sheriff Albert E. Stone asked the Pompey town board to seek State Traffic Commission action for 20 to 25 mph limits on the S curve of the Oran Delphia road after Deputy Lynn Scammell reported 50 mph was too fast for the curves. He cited previous accidents including a multiple fatal crash about three years ago.
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