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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1955
Page
12
Manlius School anticipates its largest fall enrollment in years with more than 300 youths from 12 states and four foreign countries registered. Admissions director Robert B. Weekes notes new cadets report September 14 while returning cadets register September 15.
Two hundred volunteers will launch this year’s Community Chest-Red Cross drive in Onondaga County with a Dutch treat kickoff dinner at Hotel Syracuse. Mark A. McCloskey, notables including state welfare leaders, will guest speak. The campaign targets over two thousand top donors to meet essential county needs.
Representatives from ten federal agencies met at the White House to inspect flood relief programs for the Northeastern states. The closed door session, urged by President Eisenhower, sought speedier project approvals and new or existing aid, with funds and personnel details discussed. AFL President Meany urged Congress to curb unfair inducements by Southern communities to relocate mills, while noting 100 million dollars in Army Engineer funds and up to 900 million for defense industry loans were available for reconstruction and recovery efforts.
Catholic boys school C B A begins term Monday September 12 after May entrance exams. The academy plans enrollment near 340 and reports 90 percent of graduates enter college. Lakeland Elementary School on State Route will also open fall term September 12 with about 130 pupils.
Central City Business Institute begins its second year on Tuesday September 6 offering regular two year courses for students and a night school. The school is coeducational and grants diplomas in secretarial work business administration and office management. It also lists a review course for candidates from Lanesboro Massachusetts and mentions George Walker’s recent emigration claim and Mt Greylock climb.
Meriden Connecticut faces a water shortage after a broken main leaks since Tuesday. A missing pipe on the city water map, likely a crossover line, fuels the gushing water as crews probe with shutoffs failing to stop the flow. Officials plan a split sleeve repair to allow fixes under pressure.
Dr. Thomas H. Carroll, Ford Foundation vice president and ex-dean at Syracuse and North Carolina, defended large class sizes as a way to raise academic standards. Speaking to the American Accounting Association at the University of Pennsylvania, he urged fewer large lectures with smaller discussion groups to use faculty efficiently.
Pebble Hill School will begin its 20th year on September 19. The board of trustees and headmaster enacted a new policy admitting superior students with college plans and strong ability who excel in languages, mathematics, and science. The year emphasizes a robust program for girls with activities comparable to top girls’ independent schools.
The Carnegie Course opens fall classes Tuesday September 13 at Hotel Syracuse. Class 32 meets Tuesday nights at the Hotel Syracuse while Class 33 meets Friday at the Onondaga Hotel. Sessions are planned in Lowville Pulaski Utica Binghamton Guilderland Oneonta Auburn Olean Ithaca. The program aims to help participants speak with ease.
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