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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1941
Page
3
A large labor convention voiced unity with President Roosevelt and his anti Nazi program. Leaders including State Federation President Thomas J. Lyons and Lieut. Gov. Charles Poletti urged defense cooperation and labor participation in shaping postwar Europe while warning against dictatorship and excessive strikes.
Delegates citing Roosevelt and Churchill praise allied leadership while condemning anti union tactics. They warn against selective service punishments for strikers and stress preparation for postwar times amid rising living costs. Speakers include Bennett Miller Ives Stein gut Patterson LaGuardia Meany Woll.
Lieut. Gov. Charles Poletti presented a ten point guide for labor in emergencies at a State Federation of Labor address. He urged faith in labor, urged mediation over strikes, and backed a patriotic, defense minded approach while cautioning against persecution of foreign born citizens. He cited the Kearny shipyard dispute and endorsed mediation and government seizure only as a last resort.
President Roosevelt signed a flood control bill authorizing a 275 million program but tied project funding to national defense value. The measure only authorizes construction and delays appropriations until projects meet defense needs, with several local sites listed in New York and Pennsylvania.
Industrial Commissioner Frieda S. Miller told the New York State Federation of Labor that hundreds of thousands of accidents cost the nation and New York, urging safety written into union contracts and seeking 65000 from social security funds for hygiene surveys and worker examinations. She announced a third safety commissionership and praised wartime work ethics while warning against peacetime chaos after victory.
Two auto speeders faced Judge Harry H. Farmer in Traffic Court. Robert Gesinger 22 of 532 West Seneca Turnpike was fined 30 dollars for 40 to 45 mph on Midland Avenue. Lacking prior convictions he would have 15. Charles E. Johnson 33 of 127 Hastings Place paid 12 dollars for 38 to 40 mph on Grant Boulevard, last seen last December 13. Milton A. Johnson 18 of Bing hamton paid 7 dollars for 40 to 42 mph on Park Street, yesterday.
Mrs Delphine Graves of 900 South McBride Street petitions County Judge Frank P Malpass for release of Ronald L Graves from Jamesville Penitentiary where he serves 30 days for third degree assault after pleading guilty in Police Court. She says she had him arrested after he struck her and that she believed a suspended sentence would apply. She warns he may lose his job if term is completed.
William Tracey a meteorologist with the U S Weather Bureau Station Syracuse spoke at the Fulton Kiwanis Club luncheon today. He addressed weather topics and gave a briefing to club members.
Supreme Court Justices of the Fifth Judicial District meet at 11 AM tomorrow at Justice Henry J. Kimball’s Henderson Harbor summer home to plan 1942 calendars. Clerk Gifford P. Montague has prepared a rough draft, with two follow up meetings to be scheduled. Attending justices include Cregg Syracuse Kimball Watertown Zoller Herkimer Cross Rome Kingsley Syracuse Morehouse Oswego Gilroy Utica.
John W. Wikowski 24 of 112 Niagara Street pleaded guilty to wilful trespass in Police Court before Judge Harry H. Farmer and was held for sentencing. Miss Frances Corrozio 21 of 213 Otisco Street reported a disturbance after seeing a person strike a light, chase and escape prior to arrest by Patrolmen Frank Wolff and John Gilezzi in the Wyoming Street area.
Harold P. Smith resumes duties as deputy manager of the Industrial Office of the State Department of Placement and Unemployment Insurance after a weeklong vacation in the Thousand Islands. He traveled with Mrs. Smith and spent the holiday in Chippewa Bay.
The 198th Coast Artillery will occupy Fort Ontario within two weeks. The 369th Anti-Aircraft Regiment, based at Fort Ontario for seven months, transfers to Camp Edwards near Falmouth MA. About 200 Harlem families are affected. the unit’s departure alters local Negro restaurants and recreation centers.
Twelve Central New Yorkers among 61 inducted yesterday at Buffalo Induction Station. Board 462 ordered six more for Aug 26. Acceptees include Dando Seyineka Skaneateles and Lanning Marcellus. Jasgarszwski Wheelock Wes tton Vader from various boards. Oram Syracuse University forestry student. Altfield Boff Casill Berens from boards 470 471 472 469.
At the State Fair the Junto Red Cross will sponsor a fingerprinting booth in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the third year. Roosevelt Junior High School trains students to staff the booth with Miss Rosemary Gallager in charge and a list of attendees including Mary Lou White, Relee MMe Tertehthoe, Sryata Bernice Kubisial, Norma Rolins, Betty Carle, Jane Vadebonceur, Jeanne Vadebonceur, Jane Colby, Helen Murray, Vivian Arnold, Helen Serigion, Carolyn Jaquith, Vera Lansley, Betty Hanson, Russell Relasigg, Gordon Cox, Vincent Lansley, and more.
An appeal to all workers in Onondaga County to finish canvassing by Monday, Sept. 1, was issued by B. L. Bush. He noted the county will likely exceed its $3,500 quota as public interest grows for social and recreational facilities for enlisted men. Six townships have reported over the top, with Skaneateles at $980.25 and Otisco surpassing its $125 goal.
Letters of administration issued to Mrs. Anna S. Crampton of 149 West Beard Avenue in the estate of her brother Frederick J. Schilly retired contractor who died intestate on August 5. He left personal property of 24000 and real estate valued at 5000. Surviving relatives include his sister and two nieces Ada Werner of 707 Oak Street and Beulah Ungérathen of 328 Jasper Street.
The Syracuse relief rolls decreased by six in the week ending August 16, the smallest drop in months. Starting with 2,831 families and ending with 2,825, the net decrease was six while 93 cases fell off and 87 were added, including nine men and 61 reopened. Twenty one applications were rejected at intake.
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