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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1957
Page
3
Edward Wilkins, 36, and six others were injured in a series of car crashes. Police say the incidents involved multiple vehicles and occurred within hours on city streets, prompting emergency responders to transport the injured to local hospitals. Details on causes and extent of injuries were not immediately released.
Syracuse Police arraigned four drivers in Traffic Court as part of a record week for drunk driving. The year’s total reached 495, nearing the 1955 peak of 497. Defendants pleaded innocent. bonds set at 1500 dollars property, 1000 cash.
A Syracuse area bill to tighten prisoner commitment procedures to Matteawan State Hospital was forwarded to Albany for prefiling. State Senator Hughes and Assemblyman Rulison push an amendment to the correction law requiring three day notice to parents or guardians. The bill stems from a case where a Syracuse youth was moved without parental notice, prompting legal action. Patrolman Jol Lynch identified Doris Pursey as the driver in a separate incident at 17 Kimber Ave.
The Town Board approved a petition allowing real estate backed construction in Pitcher Hill to include a department store food store and furniture shop amid strong homeowner opposition. Gen Verbeck, a Manlius School alumnus and former professor, was noted for a permanent rank but the piece focuses on local zoning and board actions rather than military roles.
Frank Fender head of Solvay High School commercial department receives a part time temporary appointment as administrative assistant to Superintendent Thoma Aly. He will manage business affairs for the spring term while remaining half time head of the commercial department. Salary changes accompany the new post according to Daly.
Mrs Mildred Hawley of 73 James Street reports the incinerator ashes will be sifted today for two diamond rings valued at 1275 dollars. She fears the rings were accidentally tossed from the apartment incinerator.
An East Side man is held at Police Headquarters on possible assault allegations after officers were summoned to 524 Madison St at about 7 15 p m yesterday. The report notes a man was attacked and the incident is under investigation by Syracuse Police.
Police Court hears Andrew Hobdy and William Dukes plead guilty to unlawful entry after a kneeling confrontation at 604 Machias Street. Witnesses describe a man striking with an iron bar during a dispute over mail and parcel deliveries. Proceedings note large Christmas mail volume and planned post office cancellations.
Mrs. Kline, unsuccessful Democratic candidate for council president, today chided Mayor-elect Henninger for not appointing a woman and cabinet member. She accused him of reneging on a campaign pledge made Oct 21 before a Syracuse Business and Professional Women meeting to appoint at least one woman, possibly more, to the cabinet.
Governor Harriman will meet with Dr Joseph Grosso and Onondaga legislators Friday to hear objections to the State Health Department plan to close the Onondaga Sanatorium. The meeting aims to gather signatures and involve patients and advocates, with a Jan 3 tentative date and possible rescheduling to Jan 8.
Two Solvay men Raymond Bagozzi and Linda Vincent were acquitted by a federal jury in Albany on charges of buying receiving and possessing firearms stolen from a New York Central freight house during a theft tied to a 1955 incident. The jury deliberated about four hours before verdicts.
Youthful vandals damaged a $6 000 house at 401 McClure Ave and attacked Kelley Bros coal yard on Brighton Ave. They smashed windows and frames, knocked out plumbing fixtures, damaged a hoist shanty, tore railing, and ruined kitchen cupboards and furniture. Patrolman Harold Sink noted the spree included an upstairs wall and porch railing damage. The owners are identified as Kelley Bros. Police have not confirmed the time of the act.
A mix of speeding and traffic violations listed with names and addresses on Dorset area streets including Genesee Street and Terrace Drive. Incidents include speeding ranging from 32 to 60 mph and failures to yield, plus improper parking and sidewalk driving with penalties cited.
North Syracuse High School senior Roger Ferguson is named one of 7 500 semi finalists in the national merit scholarship program. Semi finalists take a three hour college board exam on January 11 with finalists chosen by scores and high school records. About 800 recipients are expected to be named in May 1958 with sponsors including Sears Roebuck Foundation funding 100 awards totaling $500 000.
Buffalo gunmen tied to a cross country crime spree were arraigned in Columbus Ohio Municipal Court on charges of intentional shooting to kill and burglary. James S Myers 20 and Walter J Jankowski 28 admitted theft of a school driver trainer car from West Genesee Central School. They allegedly stole a pickup then a convertible and fled from Columbus after a patrolman was shot. Police say they admitted 15 to 20 burglaries. nine revolvers and $1500 in defense funds stolen in Rochester were recovered. The driver trainer car is to be returned to the Travelers Insurance Co.
Funeral rites held for Kevin R. Kirk one month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sie Kirk of 1453 S State St. in Syracuse. The services at White Chapel Memory Gardens followed by tributes at University College of Medicine. Survived by parents and paternal grandparents Joseph Kirk of Chittenango and Mrs. Laurine Kirk, Syracuse. Drs. Lichtenberg and Arnhoff named clinical assistants. both hold psychiatry roles in Syracuse.
Sy racus Public Library and branches will close at 3 pm on Christmas Eve. Miss Frieda Gates troe stated the Public Library will be closed Christmas Day with regular schedule resuming Thursday.
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