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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1946
Page
6
About 1,800 pupils at Syracuse Summer High School take Regents exams on Wednesday and Thursday. Principal Emmett P Kane expects wholesale passing marks as the largest Summer High School closes Thursday with pupils to return September 9 for the regular semester.
BR. WALTER KRIENHLMAN of Tully elected a director at the Tully Lake Park Association to fill a vacancy from F. Alan Longley’s death. Lewis P. Fox named association president. Richard G. Dower named state veteran counselor for Onondaga County at 1000 dollars salary. Several bids and permits noted for public works and acoustical tile ceilings. Marriage licenses issued. numerous social and club meeting notices.
Acting Postmaster Myronde Parksinson predicts thousands of Syracuse residents will switch to air mail as rates drop to five cents per ounce. The new rate takes effect October 1 nationwide as post offices begin National Air Mail Week.
The summer commencement at St Bonaventure College honors two Syracuse residents. Rev. Robert E. Frawley of 168 Grace Street earns a Master of Arts, and Father Cyprian Lynch, O.F.M., son of Mrs. D. F. Lynch of 1104 Bellevue Avenue, earns a Bachelor of Arts.
Salvatore Passante 36, hospital bound with bullet wounds may lose his left arm due to infection amid a criminal case. Ralph Dehman 26 faces two first degree robbery counts in Syracuse Police Court for alleged holdups at A and P Store on May 31 and West End Distributing on July 9. Dehman arraigned, pleaded not guilty, held for grand jury.
Walter E. Dunne filed an eviction suit against tenant Florence A. Finnie at 1200 E Genesee St over unpaid rent. Judge William E. McClusky dismissed the action noting the landlord failed to provide the required three days written notice under the OPA.
Louis McMahon, ex detective and former police officer who later became manager of the service department at Hotel Syracuse, is in serious condition at University Hospital. He was admitted August 6 after resigning from the police force on November 1, 1944, following 28 years of service. Blood donors are being sought to replenish the hospital’s blood bank.
Police Chief John A Kinney and city traffic engineer William F Cavanaugh announced temporary parking bans to relieve congestion caused by repairs on S State Street. No parking on both sides of Montgomery Street between Jefferson and E Fayette Streets and on the west side from Onondaga to Harrison until construction ends.
JOHN SERVATIUS, 41, of 225 Gordon Ave., suffered neck and back injuries when struck by a freight elevator on the third floor of the Dix Typesetting Co. at 112 S Clinton St. He was taken to Crouse-Irving Hospital by ambulance after the shaft incident reported by Patrolman Edward Flood.
Mayor Costello continues budget study with a conference including Charles E. Billion and George S. Bedford to review the departmental estimate. Wage questions are deferred. Meetings with union reps and education officials follow as Rochester trip planned for Wednesday.
Peter Zrebriec, 26, of 1828 Hawley Avenue, alleges loss of sight in his left eye and other injuries after being struck by a golf ball at Sunnycrest course. He seeks $10,000 in damages from the city, a claim filed by his father Antoni Zrebriec through attorney Donald Ef. Mead.
An ordinance adopted by the Common Council imposes a 50 civil action penalty on minors under 18 who lie to bartenders about their age. Introduced by Leslie A. Doolittle the measure aims to curb juvenile delinquency in bars while keeping bartenders bound by law not to serve minors. Civil actions would be filed by the corporation counsel to avoid placing juveniles on police blotters. The session also noted a traffic relief petition from residents and business people near S Salina Burt street Cortland area, advocating a walk light for safer street crossings amid reports of a recent fatality.
The County Civil Service Commission rejected 80 applications for fire and police exams 38 fireman and 42 patrolman due to missing education or physical requirements. The panel approved 58 firemen and 34 patrolmen with provisional status 64 firemen and 28 patrolmen provisional. Exams are set for Aug 30 for firemen and Aug 31 for patrolmen. Provisional candidates must supply extra information to prove claims before final certification.
It was the quietest primary day in county history with no contests on the ballot. Rumors of write-ins against Fred Baldwin were dismissed by Republican leaders as unfounded. Polls opened at noon and closed at 9 PM while alcohol sales remained prohibited during voting hours.
A reader testimonial claims 28 years of constipation improved after daily use of Kellogg's All-Bran since 1931. The ad promises a money back double refund if not satisfied after ten days and notes the cereal provides gentle bulk to aid normal laxation.
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