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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1949
Page
4
Congratulatory notes for Wes and Mr Woods, with friends and family mentioning steak, French cuisine, and gifts. Mrs Woods blends practicality with thoughtful gifts for her husband. Mr Woods linked to Investors Syndicate, not Kiwanis or Citizens Club, while friends present daisies and civareis as part of the celebration.
The rush of World War II veterans applying for GI life insurance dividends continued at the Veterans Administration in the Chimes Building and at 105 N. Salina St. About 12 000 application forms were issued yesterday and 6 000 more distributed by Syracuse area factories. Veterans groups also held forms and the armed services issued to men still in uniform. The dividend amount from the 2 280 000 000 program remains unsupplied with a formula. payments begin next January.
Reports say a black panther was spotted by a farmer on Route 31 near Ciay. Deputies Charles Post and Arthur Bate hastened to the farm but the elusive animal fled before arrival as the farmer’s wife described a catlike presence in the barn.
A De Witt service station operator called deputies to report a man driving around the station and peering in. Deputies Alexander Lester and John Joy searched the area but the driver had left.
The American Farm Bureau sponsors a horseshoe pitching event with 30 shoes entry, 34 lanes available, and cash prizes for top scorers. Referee Dr. Sy A. Man presides as officials organize the afternoon rounds at Spartina.
The Solvay union defends an 18 hour week amid wage disputes and plant cost concerns. The article notes union leadership and related negotiations with employers, outlining staffing, sanitation, and pump house work in the facility context.
The Syracuse Federation of Teachers questions the legality of the Board of Education action last week. Hastings Bricker leads the arbitration committee with Mayor Frank Costilia, and legal counsel studies the case. Bricker claims the plan discriminates against licensed teachers with long service by setting 620 hours of training for salary steps and boosts elementary and high school pay differentials by 295 dollars.
Alfred F. Spagnalo announced two new federal housing rules. Tenants and landlords must serve notice to each other when applying for rent adjustments eviction certificates and related actions via the Federal rent office. Appeals now go directly to the Housing Expediter in Washington with no review by the New York regional office.
Heavy smoke from a closet forced sculptor Ivan Mestrovic and his wife with three children to flee their home at 701 Marshall Street last night. Firemen extinguished the blaze quickly after an alarm at 33:30 P.M. Damage was limited to the first floor closet and contents. No injuries reported. neighbors helped carry the children, including an 8 month old, to safety. Cause undetermined, district chief said.
The Upstate New York USO drive sets a 54 county quota of 552254 to support reactivated USO services. Lt Richard L Leughis notes the need for a peace time USO and the drive expands the advisory board to ensure veteran representation across 24 members. Tracey KL dunes to lead as director with Baumgarten elected vice chair.
Hep. R. Water Rienimar and five colleagues plan a six week study tour of government expenditures in Alaska, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, China and India. The group postponed departure after a flight cancellation caused by a storm until today. The child was born to Mrs. Lawrence Downes of De Witt at Bemperial Hospital.
A United States worker reports a massive stretch of natural gas pipe equating to 252000 miles. The project involves an expansive network and substantial material, reflecting the scale of infrastructure development.
Prospects for a larger blood supply for hospitals outlooks brighter with Red Cross drive at the regional center 749 Warren St Syracuse. Donors from Flair’s store Lineon store Line-Rullwas Chilted Plow and the Department of Internal Revenue scheduled noon to 6 PM. VA donors include World War II veterans and center hours extended to 6. Dr Jamieson urged Syracusans to donate and make appointments.
A V Roe and Company announced the four jet airliner achieved a record altitude of 49006 feet during a Cheshire test flight lasting 37 minutes. The milestone showcases the carrier’s aviation advances and engineering progress in Manchester.
Syracuse area auto dealers seek 13 men to join a one day motorcade to promote the New York State Fair. The group plans a 23 section caravan visiting 32 sites and inviting New York residents to the exposition, with a well known observer to represent Syracusans and show state wide support.
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