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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
2
County supervisors edge toward adjourning plans for a countywide sales tax as city officials and business groups push for a change. Opposition centers on potential loss of local control and impact on downtown merchants, with a December board vote expected after tense meetings and political maneuvers.
A former Syracuse pastor, Rev Dr Edwin T Dahlberg, was elected president of the National Council of Churches at its triennial assembly in St Louis. Dahlberg, now a St Louis pastor, will lead the council for three years representing about 37 percent of Protestant and Orthodox denominations and roughly 30 million members.
The Central New York Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers pledges full cooperation to raise 8.5 million dollars for a new community hospital in Syracuse. Chapter chairmen Dr Norman Roth and Carl Maar said the group will consult with community leaders and support the Mayor's Hospital Committee in overcoming obstacles to the hospital program. Copies went to Morris Berman and Howard Dirks. the association includes 125 professionally trained social workers.
Lt Colonel Raymond W. Kemp will be principal speaker at a meeting for Reserve Officers to be held tomorrow night at the Army Reserve Training Center Electronics Parkway Liver. Eight council vice presidents at large were elected including Charles C. Parlin first layman to hold the post and Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Mayor.
William Walford a 35 year old former Salt City Bowling League treasurer is accused of stealing 2736 from the leagues banquet funds. He was arrested in Binghamton and faces grand larceny in the second degree. Detectives will arraign him in Syracuse Police Court.
Eugene H. Beebe, former deputy sheriff and long-time church and civic activist, will lead a new county jail bureau on the third floor of Cedar Street jail. The move follows Sheriff Alvat E. Stone’s plan to unify church and public service efforts through expanded crime detection, identification, and printing facilities in Syracuse. Beebe, a 39-year Army veteran and pastor, will coordinate with police and national church groups to advance proposed social and security programs.
The Syracuse Governmental Re-Commission recommends delaying the sewer tax until further studies. It urges analysis of financing sources to cover rehabilitation and maintenance, suggesting 300000 may be needed next year and delaying action to 1958. The plan would use a one third of the property owner's gross water bill to fund drainage, repair, and expansion.
Clay taxpayers oppose a 13 acre rezoning request at Pitcher Hill from residential to commercial to fund sewer improvements and a shopping center. Hearing set for 9 p.m. tomorrow at Euclid Hall. The effort ties to past zoning battles and local budget debates on water, sewers, and capital funding.
James EB Jackson, 21, of 635 Gilford Street, pleaded innocent to charges of disorderly conduct and second assault involving a police officer. Bail set at 500 and 2,500. He allegedly resisted officers at Connie Mack's Grill 136 N Geddes Street, smashing a window before being subdued. Patrolman Louis Sposaite said a scuffle followed as officers tried to cuff him. The warrant cited disturbing the peace and vile language at Fitch Street.
City civil service announces eligibility list for patrolmen. Notables include Police Captain's son and 52 candidates tested. 22 passed, 19 failed, 7 absent. Examinations Feb 1 with Jan 9 deadline. Salary ranges vary by location. Also notes on Student Council parley and Kennet Club party in Ithaca.
City Clerk Edward FR iApps received an invoice allotment of licenses amid a foul-up in hunting and fishing license forms. Printing errors showed 773 nonresident licenses listed as hunting permits and monthly reporting forms misprinted. District game protector M L Callaghan said printer’s mistake caused the mix-up likely costing the state and printer a substantial sum.
Police said two electric saws valued at 300 dollars were stolen from a loading dock at Western New York States Lines, 950 Spencer St. Manager David Marsh reported the theft to Patrolman Faust Bono. The saws had been left on the dock for delivery and were believed taken between November 2 and today.
Syracuse University will offer flu shots to students faculty and staff beginning Tuesday announced by Dr Arnold Cronk The program aims to protect against Asian influenza and other strains Vaccines will be available at the Student Health Center during two weeks before Christmas and a second round in January The cost per shot is 50 cents with the university covering vaccine purchase Cronk notes immunity from a fall epidemic may not last through another surge and emphasizes vaccination as the best defense
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