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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1950

Page

3

Draft Board 59 Reports 37 Accepted of 73 Sent

Thirty seven men out of seventy three were accepted after pre induction exams yesterday for the draft board 59 at the Chimes Building. Thirty five were rejected seven for mental reasons and one held over. The figure is the according to the three local draft boards progress to date. Ten enlisted yesterday in the Air Force and three in the Army. Local Marine reservists have not been called to active duty though it was announced that third Marine reservists will be called.

Chimes Thon’s Air Force Army Iti EAC Air Guard Truman Kremlin United States Navy Midway Island Trinidad Marine Corps Marine Corps

Tarbell Ends World Trip After Global Flight Tour

Prof J Harold Tarbell of Lafayette College and 58 students return from a chartered globe circling flight. They traveled from July 4 visiting Honolulu Wake Tokyo Hong Kong Siam Calcutta New Delhi Pakistan Teheran Cairo Cypress Israel Greece and Rome. They conferred with Prime Minister Nehru on the Korean crisis and spent five days in New Delhi before dispersing across Europe and back to the U.S.

Honolulu Wake Tokyo Hong Kong Siam Calcutta New Delhi Pakistan Teheran Cairo Cypress Israel Greece Rome U.S India Nehru

Four hurt in Syracuse auto accidents two pedestrians

Four persons were injured, two pedestrians, in auto accidents in the Syracuse area last night and this morning. John Stibacky, 37, of Childward, was in fair condition at St Joseph's Hospital with chest injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Stanley August of West Monroe two miles south of Colosse on Route 11. AUTAXL driver James Powers of Seymour Street suffered a fractured knee when his cab hit the rear of a Syracuse Transit bus driven by John C. McFarlane at S Crouseau and E Adams streets. five bus passengers were shaken but none hurt. Miss Helen Phelan of Genesee Street suffered a head laceration when hit by a car driven by John Field of Onondaga Avenue at West Castle and South Salina streets. Field was charged with failure to yield. Clayton Coury of Nixon Street suffered thigh and elbow injuries when hit by a car driven by Wesley Brewster of Lancaster Avenue near 200 block of South State Street. Coury admitted to Onondaga General Hospital.

Paul Marcette S. Crouse St. Adams St. James Powers Seymour St Syracuse John Stibacky Childward Stu. Joseph's Hospital Stanley West Monroe Colosse A. F. Secor State Police Subacky Autaxl James Powers Syracuse Transit John C. McFarlane S.crouseau E. Adams Helen Phelan W. Geneseest Onondaga ‘Av Clayton Courey Nixon St S. State St Frank Pieklik Courey Wesley Brewster Lancaster Ay. Courcy Sto Onondaga General ‘Hospital

Conditions Poor Puts Off Lake Swim At Skaneateles

Ellsworth Greenough, 44, aimed to swim the length of Skaneateles Lake from Cliff Park but delayed after rain and strong wind. He previously swam the lake at 28 and hoped to succeed today, choosing the southern end where wind favored him, and plans to try again later.

Ellsworth Greenough Fair Haven Skaneateles Lake Greenough Ita Cliff ‘Park

Rabbits Killed After Dog Attack

Mrs. Jane Burt loses 26 rabbits when a female police dog injures them at her Buckley road barn. The dog, described as ferocious, was captured by deputies and S P C A attendants. Mrs. Mellone agreed to pay $0.60 per pound for the carcasses, totaling about $50 in damages. No charges were filed.

Charles Mellone Seventh North’ St Sherriff's Jane Burt Buckley Rd Mellone Burt

Sides Rally Behind Tax Vote Amid Campaigns and Fears

The city braces for a 2 percent sales tax referendum as groups line up support and opponents mobilize. Mayor Corcoran pushes radio broadcasts and a public speech, backed by Maria Rossi, while Public Works proposes staffing for the measure. The Common Council schedules a Monday vote on voting hours and procedures.

Lning Chamber of Commerce CLO Corcoran Maria Rossi Frank F. Harmon

Wallet losses reported in Syracuse incident

Shirley Hadden of Niagara Falls says her wallet containing 15 disappeared while walking downtown Syracuse. Richard Leachman of Tully reports losing $13 and papers from his wallet during the same incident. Police were notified by visiting witnesses.

Syracuse Shirley Hadden Niagara Falls Richard Leachman Tully

Air National Guard groups may be called to duty soon

Washington dispatches report three or four Air National Guard groups to be activated within the next month. The 138th Fighter Squadron at Hancock Field may or may not be included. Col. Maione at Griffiss says no decision yet. maneuvers were under way near Rome.

Washington Hancock Field Michael Maione Griffiss Air Base Rome Lewis Curtis White Plains Griffiss Syracuse Col. Maione United Press Guard National Guard

State Fair Extends Old Auto Exhibit to Eight Days

State Fair officials extended the antique auto display from one to eight days at the Fair Grounds September 2 9. The exhibition moves to the Farm Machinery Building to accommodate a surge of entries including a 1900 Columbia Electric 1904 Franklin 1906 Hupmobile 1903 Glide mobile and a 1907 Sears Auto Buggy. The Old Timers contest is open to any New York resident with a pre 1920 car and judged by age appearance and operation.

Fred H. Haag Harold L.creal Fiang eeaeEea Columbia ‘Electric Franklin Sears Haag New York

Missing in Action Durkin Reported From Syracuse Area

ONE SYRACUSAN is reported missing in action and another slightly wounded in Korea. Pfc. John P. Durkin Jr., 19, missing. Pfc. Donald T. Rowe, 33, slight wound, former Watertown resident, served in WWII, reenlisted 1947. Additional casualties from the Syracuse area include Pfc. Nicholas W. Jonquil, Utica, killed. Pfc. William P. O Connor, Utica, wounded. Corp. William M. Farone, Watertown, missing. Durkin attended St John the Baptist High School and enlisted in 1948 at 17.

Korea John P. Durkin M John Durkin North St Syracuse Donald T. Rowe Ida Ackerman EL Genesce Ost Oran Ackerman Air Force Rowe Watertown Durkin Defense Department Pfe D4th Regiment 24Th Division St. John the Baptist Army New York: Central Railroad Nicholas “W. Jonquil Wesley Av Utica Helen M. Jonquil Agnes O’ Connor Court St Corp William. M. Farone Michael’ A Parone Hancock St

Salina to Host Mass Chest X ray Survey

A mass chest X ray survey will be conducted in Salina on Oct 16 to 27 using two mobile units. It targets residents 15 years and older and aims to find tuberculosis and other conditions with results kept confidential among the patient, their doctor, and the State Health Department.

Salina Water C. Levy Onondaga Health Association Christmas Seal Agency State Health Department Levy Liverpool Acme Airbase Lyncourt Mattydale Health. Department The McCarthy Bidg

Good Templar S Convene Monday

The International Order of Good Templars prepares its 98th convention in Syracuse 1852 era. Meetings run Monday to Thursday at Odd Fellows Hall Genesee Street with Grand Chief Templar Mrs Albertina Hunter of Elmore presiding and registration Monday at 10 AM. Deputy W J Raymond Schmidt from Washington will preach at Brown Memorial Methodist Church and Gospel Tabernacle Baldwinsville tomorrow.

International Onde Good Templars Syracuse Old Empire Odd Fellows Hall Genesee’ St Albertina ‘Hunter Elnora Dro. W J. Raymond “Schmidt G.T Washington, D.C Brown Memorial Methodist Church Gospel Tabernacle Baldwinsville

All-American Day Program Rescheduled After Weather

Unfavorable weather cancels today’s All-American Day activities at Thornden Park. The observance, including folk dances and a patriotic pageant, will move to tomorrow night at 7 in the amphitheater with the Americanization program and free-ticket drawing, while the vaudeville show is dropped to make room for other features.

Thornden Park Americanization League and Recreation and Parks Departments American Legion Pillar’ of Light Clarence J. Foertch Foertch

Pinball Machines and Juke Box Robbed at Hi Ho Snack Bar

A burglar with a grudge against pinball machines ripped open two machines and a juke box at the Hi Ho Snack Bar on 1083 S Salina St early this morning. Police reported additional damage to the premises though owners did not know the amount of change taken. A night painter said the thief likely entered through an open cellar door while the burglar was out for lunch.

Hi Ho S. Salina St

Five New Elevators Planned for Onondaga County Court House

The Onondaga County Court House will receive five new elevators to replace the ones installed in 1966. Power will shift from the county plant to Niagara Mohawk Power Corp as the old plant is abandoned. The Board of Supervisors appropriated 270000 for the project and bids will be opened by County Purchasing Agent Robert W. Sollinger on August 28.

Onondaga County Court House Niagara Mohawk Power Corp Board of Supervisors Robert W. Sollinger

Monkey Escapes Hound Pack After Three Day Chase

Joe Razzone of Armstrong Road dodges a three day hunt as a ring tailed monkey he bought in Florida escapes from a posse with hound dogs. The animal went missing after escaping on Thursday.

Joe Razzone Armstrong Rd Florida

Robbery Suspect Held for Grand Jury in Adams Center

LEO H. Adams, 29, of St Joseph Missouri, waived examination and was held for the Grand Jury after a first degree robbery charge. He was arrested by state police while driving south on Route 11 in Mattydale, admitting to robbing a motorist two miles north of Adams Center. Police sent telotype of a man fleeing south on Route 11.

St. Joseph Justice of the Peace W. ON. Kelley Adams Mattydale Adams Center Route 11

Scrap Thief Steals 700 Lbs Iron From Hooper Equipment

Patrolman William Reidy investigated a theft of 700 pounds of scrap iron valued at $150 from Hooper Equipment Co located on 12568 State Street yesterday. The incident is under police inquiry.

Hooper Equipment Co State St William Reidy

Labor strife roils Syracuse as unions reject offers

United Mine Workers turn down Solvay Process and General Electric plans amid a six day Confrontation leaving about 3 000 idle. UMW leaders announce a meeting at the Civic Theater while Local 320 of the IUE reports a strong vote to strike GE’s TV plant. GE rejects 3 percent raise and seeks 10 cents more per hour.

Syracuse United Mine Workers Solvay General, Electric Crucible. Steel Sanderson-Halcomb Joseph Mayo U.alw Cenis Labor ‘Department Mayo United “Mine Workers Washington Ithe Labor Department Usi Ulm Walter McCarty Baton Rouge John J.badoud Detroit U.M.W International Union of ‘ Electric Workers C.I G. E New York City

Pool incident at Thorndon Park pool injures boy

Comstock Place resident William Johnson aged 4 suffered a lacerated left foot after stepping on grass at the pool ledge. Patrolman William Reidy investigated the incident.

William 3d. Johnson Comstock Pl Thorndon Park Pool William Reidy

National Guard Units Reach Pine Camp For Training

About 11 500 guardsmen and reserves will gather at Pine Camp for the final two weeks of training. The 42d Rainbow division from New York City and the 77th Liberty division from the metropolitan area replace the 27th and 98th divisions after completing training. Arrival is by six trains and 22 motor convoys with buses transporting personnel to Watertown Romve Albany Ogdensburg Malone and Oswego.

NEW York. CP Jis Herald-Journel Wire Water Lown National Guard 42D Infantry Rainbow New York City 77Th Infantry 27Th National Guard 98Th Infantry 42D Brendan A. Burns T7th Liberty Division Julius Ochs Adler Carthage Watertown Albany Ogdensburg Malone Oswego 98Th WHHL

Oswego Gul 15 Is Polio Victim

Oswego Gul, a 15 year old girl, was diagnosed with polio and admitted to City Hospital. Syracuse health commissioner Dr. Clealand A. Sargent reported the latest 1950 polio case, bringing area totals to 2814 with 14 cases outside city limits.

Oswego Clealand A. Sargent Syracuse City Hospital

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