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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
2
American red oaks are growing in England's Sherwood Forest, reviving a link to the legendary Robin Hood and his band. The new trees echo the forest's historic myths and may attract visitors and researchers alike.
At December session Onondaga County supervisors authorized a $400 cost of living adjustment for county employees and approved salary increases under Local Law 2 for several offices. They also approved a $150,000 bond issue maturing in 15 years to supplement prior bonds for financing a new county office building. Some staff receive different adjustments based on pay brackets. past years remain unaffected.
Syracuse school superintendent Dr. Paul Miller dismissed claims of widespread “Blackboard Jungles” among students. He urged less criticism, called for 24 hour therapy support, and pressed for better discipline and community involvement to help pupils at elementary schools.
Mayor Mead remains under observation at Syracuse Memorial Hospital after a chest discomfort prompted ambulance transport yesterday. Officials report three cardiograms show no abnormality, with further tests planned. the mayor, in good spirits, is resting and may sign a federal urban renewal application later today as photographers await further updates.
The Advent season message by The Rev Glenn H Tyner of Fairmount Church of the Nazarene emphasizes the emotional range in the Nativity story. He cites Luke 2 20 and recalls Mary Joseph shepherds Herod and the wise men. The sermon frames the Nativity as good news with fear and joy and the birth of Christ as Christ the Lord.
An item sets December 15 as the date to consider a Local Law to raise the county clerk salary from 7,600 to 5,060 starting January 1. The proposal would expand the salary scale and require board approval.
Syracuse architect D. Kenneth Sargent of Sargent Webster Crenshaw Fotley attended a Washington session of the American Institute of Architects committee. The meeting studies bonding contractors and bonding building materials against failure and deterioration, with representatives from engineering societies the Surety Association of America and the ALA also present.
An alert W T Grant clerk spotted William Kyle Bashore at downtown streets after a counterfeit check purchase. Bashore was taken to police headquarters and charged with public intoxication, while a warrant for petty larceny involving three worthless checks was found. He pleaded guilty and was held for sentence on December 13.
Driving fines and citations listed for multiple individuals including Fred Smeling Kirkville 45 to dollar fine and Miss Jean Morris 248 Furman St for Driving Without Glasses. Names and addresses appear with various penalties such as 25 to 35 dollars for driving offenses and unregistered vehicle charges.
Hugh McKenna president of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce leads a statewide tour in New York with John E Shaffer NYS JCs chief, arriving Buffalo to address about 32000 audience from 60 chapters at 11 events this week. The itinerary includes Batavia Geneva Ithaca Rochester Syracuse and Brooklyn with a Bosses Night Dinner in Syracuse.
Bert Schmitt of Spencerport was arrested on a dangerous speed charge on the Geneva Canandaigua turnpike. He was arraigned before Justice Warren Smithem, fined $100, couldn’t pay, and remained in Ontario County jail.
State Supreme Court Justice Gorman urged 133 new Americans to engage in community life and study candidates, saying citizenship carries duties. He noted 152 more to naturalize in the county and emphasized following the Golden Rule and informing themselves about elections.
Public Works Commissioner Charles S. Stanton reports a 100 day experiment to test if a salt additive called Bandox slows rusting on autos. Calgon Co will conduct the test using two treated police cars and two untreated cars in the same area. Results after 100 days aim to show inhibitor effectiveness for GM panels and other auto bodies.
W James Keller 21 of Spaulding Ave Syracuse University student pleaded not guilty in Traffic Court to dangerous driving from a night crash. Bail set at 500 dollars. trial scheduled for Dec 22. He drove a car that hit a panel truck driven by Leo J Nolan 30 of Nedrow. A passenger Mrs Rebecca Smith of Nedrow suffered a head injury and was hospitalized.
Rev. Richard B. Stott of Cornell spoke at Calvary Episcopal Church kickoff dinner, urging expanded religious education programs and facilities to prepare college students for adult life. About 115 parishioners attended at All Saints School, while Henry Fisselbrand leads the campaign’s committee and Stuart Keechwell heads the readership segment.
SENECA FALLS Local 3298 United Steelworkers of America representing 370 employers at Goulds Pumps Inc to vote tonight on a wage agreement. Membership meeting at Junor Digi School auditorium at 7 p.m. Two meetings have occurred between company and union. The company reportedly discussed a graduated wage plan from to 33 cents per hour. Earl Guthie, president of the local, says the union seeks a 15 cent package deal increase.
Raymond Whiting reported a theft at the War Memorial building after discovering his Shrine ceremonial pants left in a team room. His wallet with $35 was removed from the hip pocket when he retrieved the pants.
Police investigate the theft of a telephone from a Walnut Avenue and Waverly Place fire alarm box near Syracuse University. It is the seventh phone stolen in the university area, risking fire service disruption and a misdemeanor with a $100 fine and up to six months in jail or both, per Patrolman Robert Gaurnier.
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