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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1955
Page
2
Judge P. Leo Dorsey denounces pressure to soften sex offense handling. He cites police and prosecutors facing interference, argues victims see little justice, and notes limited prison terms among rapists. Police Court review shows varied outcomes: five victims documented, seven rape cases, and mixed sentences or dismissals.
A law workshop for law students on Children’s Court philosophy and functions will be held 7:20 to 10 p m tomorrow in the Congdon Room of Syra KGa nuse University College of Law Auburn Arthur A Gates. The session, led by Gates Elementary Citizens' Committee and the On-School Board, will discuss probation and detention amid mumps and cold illnesses causing some school closings. Separate items report several court cases. cases include third degree assault, sodomy and indecent exposure with varied sentences, and a push by Judge Dorsey for harsher laws and pre sentence psychiatric review. Police continue to search for the Lincoln Park rapist with no new leads and are reviewing known sex offenders in the Syracuse area.
A one and a half year old boy named Jimmy Patterson locked himself in a bathroom at 332 Cannon St. His mother rang the fire department after failed attempts by neighbors to open the door. Firefighters used a bar to free him around 9 am. The incident ended with Jimmy avoiding the bathroom for the rest of the morning.
Architects begin plans for a new eight-foot Salina Street pedestrian arcade linking the Shoppers Garage on the 399 block of Salina to Wilson’s Furniture and the Singer Sewing Machine store. The six story, open garage is budgeted around 600000 and could handle about 1000 cars daily.
Mission on the Courts and Rich ard D. Greene, chief probation officer, will describe the functions of probation service and detention care.
County officials call an emergency meeting at 1 30 am Monday in the Courthouse over rising rabies outbreaks in cattle and a new $350 claim bringing total year claims to $6 810. Dr Albert E Merry of the Animal Disease Control notes 28 cows infected last year in Onondaga County and 70 in Cortland County. Petitions seek views on rabies control and possible legislation for state aid to counties.
Sneeding charges against Mrs Anna Fowler of Cazenovia for 40 mph on Erle Blvd. A $1 fine issued for taxsine and stop sign violation. Peter J. Kite of 930 Brighton Ave fined for related traffic offense.
Postmaster Myron J. Parkinson praises mail service for handling holiday volume. He notes postal authorities can manage more cards if patrons mail early and that temporary workers may be hired to ensure timely delivery before Christmas. The post office has yet to reach peak load.
The Fulton Oswego County Home Department extension service unit will hold its Christmas party at the Grange hall. Gifts will be exchanged and a program presented.
County supervisors plan to set 1956 tax rates at tomorrow's final 1955 meeting. Potter W Kelly reported design will proceed on a $165000 Skaneateles sewage plant after conferences with the Water Pollution Board and Onondaga County authorities. Towns likely to gain credits or face increases include Elbridge, Fabius, Lafayette, Otisco, Pompey, Geddes, DeWitt, Camillus, Cicero, Clay, Lysander, Manlius, Marcellus, Onondaga, Salina, Skaneateles, Spafford, Tully, and Van Buren. The session includes a holiday party and Christmas dinner at the DeWitt Howard Johnson.
Kelly says no specific approval but confirms department follows proper steps. Albany visit with engineers and officials outlines Skaneateles water project to avert shortages by reducing lake withdrawals and using state funds for urban renewal. Discussion centers on timing, funding, and how much water to divert from Skaneateles Lake while sewer and slum clearance measures progress.
Robert Adams of Elbridge alias Steve Palon is wanted in Bartow Florida for the shooting of his uncle on December 8, according to sources in Waterloo. Authorities seek identifications and arrest.
The Syracuse Federation of Teachers plans an 8 p m meeting at Hotel Onondaga with Mrs Marion Goode as president introducing agenda items including a Wayne progress report and a nominating committee for state officers. A separate note reports a Wayne Sheriff update on a Grand Jury case and a July assault tied to a separate pending trial next June. Marriage licenses listed include Leinweber Terhune Kennedy and Henderson Dick among others.
Pulaski residents are invited to the annual Christ mas party sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. The event runs Saturday from 2 to 4 p m at the Legion House. Children must be accompanied by an adult and bring a 25 cent gift suitable for their gender. Bernard Fernan, agriculture teacher at Pulaski Central School, attends an agricultural outlook meeting at Weedsport Central School this afternoon and evening.
Mohawk Airlines officials at City Hall discussed informally with Leo Murphy and Mayor Mead the idea of moving headquarters from Ithaca or other sites to Hancock. The talks touched on to talk with Cornell and Tompkins County about the move, with no decision reached.
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