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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1954
Page
2
In 1854 Peter Cooner of Trenton New Jersey forged action beams for building construction used in whaling industry vessels. The brief note records the fabrication and place of manufacture in the United States.
County Judge Leo W. Breed reserved decision on a demurrer by two Mottville men Frederick Squires and Robert Tanner charged with felonies for damaging about $3000 of Mottville Cemetery on Oct 2. The defense argues Section 1427 covers such damage as a misdemeanor while prosecutors say Section 1430 applies to properly maintained cemeteries. The case carries potential penalties of up to three years for the felony or up to one year for the misdemeanor.
A Fulton resident labeled a polio victim started on the road to recovery this morning. He traveled to the New York State Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverstraw to begin rehabilitation services and treatment.
A fire destroyed a Jack's Reef home of Mr. and Mrs. Bass and threatened neighboring houses. Neighbors and Plainville and Jordan fire departments fought the blaze, ruled from a defective heating unit. Thomas Lockwood, paralyzed, was transported to hospital after a long recovery path.
At Russell Sage College Troy police report a student complained that a friend who visited Wallace EF left after an evening session with three wool skirts valued at 35.50 dollars. The class in anthropology had 48 enrollees out of 154 registered students.
Le Moyne College hosts a parade and bonfire on Croly Street to preview the basketball season. Students showcase 17 floats and hear talks from Rev. Vincent B. Ryan and coach Tom Niland before the team meets St Peter's College of New Jersey.
Mayor Ronald Mead of Wisconsin is named to the 14 member executive committee of the American Municipal Association. The appointment came at the association annual meeting in Philadelphia and Mead then headed to Washington to attend the White House Conference of Mayors.
A fragmentary notice lists names Edward Harvey McEachron and Rowland Arererton among individuals associated with marriage licenses. Further readable text references Grantille, Bibpos, Tera, and Ernest with unclear contexts.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse announces a campaign of 750000 to fund a home for aged priests near Loretto Rest and an adjacent diocesan office across from the Chancery on East Onondaga Street. Bishop Walter Foery unveiled preliminary plans at a luncheon with priests and lay leaders from seven Central New York counties.
College of Fine Arts Syracuse University students and guests will march from Crouse College at 7 P.M. December 10 to serenade veterans at the Veterans Hospital and sing at City Memorial and University Hospitals. The procession ends at 701 Walnut, serenading Chancellor Tolley as Crouse College chimes ring. A Brass Choir will accompany the group on the annual event.
Col. Murray C. Aspinall, longtime Army Reserve officer in the ordnance corps, will command the Watertown Army Reserve Training Center at Camp Drum. He succeeds Capt. Wilmot J. Kinne, who is overseas. Aspinall returns from Europe where he served as ammunition officer for the Seventh Army. He previously advised the Kentucky National Guard in Louisville. The command includes more than 800 reservists plus regular personnel.
A fragmentary traffic court list shows multiple speeding citations and fines. Names include Arthur H. Parker Jr and Paul Gruner with addresses on South Av Culvert St Park St and others, plus fines ranging from 5 to 40 dollars. One entry notes taking on the wrong side of the street and a $40 fee.
A visiting German official, Fridolin Kreck, director of a state school for delinquent and neglected children in Lichtenau, cites Onondaga County's treatment approach over punishment. He spends 90 days observing Syracuse Children's Court structure and procedures.
A Solvay truck driver was forced off a railroad bridge by an oncoming car and plunged 20 feet into a field. Basil Valetta 21 was slightly injured as his dump truck slid off under wet road conditions shortly after 11 AM.
Police Chief Fred G Arnold issued a special order banning red Masher lights and sirens except in emergencies. Two 16 year olds were involved in a serious incident at Central High. one youth, Thomas involving, received sentences, while another, John A Calsbur o 30 days was deferred. The order aims to prevent siren use outside life saving or emergency calls.
Syracuse police report warrants from Granite City Illinois for John Hammond and Raymond Flynn, both of St. Louis, held here in a burglary case at the Land Of Lakes creamery warehouse. Warrant details accuse armed robbery and investigations into the cash found during a March larceny.
Seoul report says President Syngman Rhee appears secure after a new political storm. A 61 member opposition bloc in the National Assembly is debating options to block unlimited terms, including a court challenge, but no precedent exists for such a ruling.
Supervisor Tom Davis of Manlius was named Onondaga County director of safety for S-D Day on December 15. The 24 hour drive aims to reduce air traffic accidents and coordinate county police and town efforts with the driver pedestrian safety campaign. Davis also chairs the highway and pedestrian committee of the Board of Supervisors and is a member of the Syracuse Auto Club.
A suspect named Nemcek, on parole for robbery, was picked up by Deputy Sheriff Walter Dougherty near the sheriffs honor farm. The driver reported the warning rider who claimed he was fleeing the area before they reached the office and turned in the passenger.
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