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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
2
Scout authorities study a plan to mobilize all troops for defense emergencies. Scout executive Leo Sandefur announces a master file and designated leaders to notify and train scouts. Meanwhile, scouts distribute defense bond posters and Seymour School conducts defense classes on Thursdays.
William J. Rich of Salem was reelected master of the New York State Grange at its 69th annual convention in Rochester. Leland D. Smith was reelected secretary. several officers were also reelected. A large crowd attended as resolutions on wartime policy and agriculture were considered for a late vote.
H M Gordy says Erie Boulevard warehouse will likely be guarded with fences and armed protection. Chicago terminals already under guard as the company plans to safeguard property against saboteurs amid defense-mobility efforts. John L Keeshin may visit Washington to discuss transport issues.
Syracuse Bishop Foery addresses 300 American Legion members stressing the role of moral character in national defense alongside military strength. He lauds hospital work by 48 St. Anthony’s nuns in Hawaii and notes uncertainty after the Hawaii attack. Legion Chorus, led by William Morris, performs as guest vocalist.
William A. Barry the parks commissioner received three bids for city park concessions. Barbara Mary Grier bid $1,000 a year for a citywide concession with $4,000 for a five year contract. Ronald Phillips submitted an informal $1,000 yearly bid with an option for four more years. So Levinson bid $106 for a one year concession at Onondaga Park or $50 for the skating season only.
Civilian Aeronautics Authority agents expected in Syracuse to renew licenses suspended by a Sunday government order grounding private planes. They will check test pilots and CAA training school affiliates first, with fingerprinting and birth documents advised for private pilots awaiting reinstatement.
Weather forecast by U S Weather Bureau forecaster William H Tracy at Syracuse Municipal Airport calls for a moderate cold wave with temperatures dropping to 8 above zero tonight and continuing for at least two days. Occasional snow flurries expected amid continued cold and partly cloudy skies.
The Home Ministry announced that 1,270 British and American nationals, including Canadians and Australians, have been taken into custody across Japan since the outbreak of the war.
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