Driver narrowly escapes in 120 foot truck crackup
WELLLAM WAKEMAN aged 44 of BOL Livergoold narrowly escaped serious injury today at 9 AM when a Jorge traitor-truck he drove collided on a road near Merrydale Air Base. The truck carried a heavy Army type trailer pump which toppled onto the cab. The pump slid forward, piercing the cab, narrowly missing Wakeman who had a Syracuse aviation background. He was taken to Onondaga General Hospital with bruises and released after X rays. Deputies Edward Diligent and David Lacey investigated. The chief photographer Arthur Cornelius, at the scene, recognized Wakeman and joked about a plane crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welllam Wakeman
Bol Livergoold
Jorge
Merrydale
Wademen
Associated Transport, Inc
Broadway
New York City
Wademan
Syracuse
Onondaga General Hospital
Onondaga General’ Hospital
Ambulence
Rece
Sherrifs
Edward Diligent
David Lacey
Herald-Journal
Arthur Cornelius
Waderman
Art
Wedeman
Herald—Journal
Prichard Attorney Freed From Prison On President Order
Edward P. Frichard Jr., a Paris attorney and former administrative aide to a Kentucky official, was released from the Federal Correctional Institution near Ashland on President Truman's order. His two year sentence for ballot stuffing in Bourbon County during the 1948 election was commuted to time already served. he was freed last night.
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Ashland
Edward P. Frichard, Jr
Paris
Tnfee
Roosevelt
Federal Correctional Institution
Here
Truman
Culver
Prichard
Bourbon County
James V. Bennett
Federal
Edward F. Pricherd
Stearn Commuted from Phase 1 to Imprisonment
Stearn from Phase 1 commuted his sentence to time in prison.
Old Newsboys Leading In Toy Giving Drive
Old Newsboys Association heads a toy drive in Onondaga County. Clarence J. Foorish stated the philanthropic group will distribute gifts to needy children through social agencies, urging proper credit for the association’s purchases and efforts.
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TM Oln Neweboys Association
Evary
Onondaga County
Clarence J
Foorish
Philanthrogic Organization
Nawehawe
Woman Injured In Car Bus Crash In Syracuse Area
A woman sustained injuries in a car bus collision in the Syracuse area. The report also notes local bowling results and various community notices from the same day, including a doubles tournament win by Peggy May Bowlers and Robert Loveless, and other scattered local events.
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Peggy May
Warners
Robert Loveless
Baldwinsville
Central City Business Institute
al Sanford
Mary Schmitz
Roger Dings
Marcelle Dube
P O Hits Fourth Consecutive Million Day in Mail
Syracuse postal data shows a fourth straight million letter day as Christmas mail volumes surge. First class outgoing mail for the month reached 10,331,000, with higher parcel post and other classes contributing to record totals. revenue rose to 397,000, beating last year's 373,000.
Wounded Syracusan Missing in Action in war letters
Mrs. Hickox describes telegram news that her son Pfe. Robert Hickox is missing since November 27 after earlier being wounded in battle. A buddy letter notes only about 30 in his unit survived. Robert’s family lists another son Durward and a daughter Beverly, while describing hospital stays and transfer across fronts amid heavy fighting and bitter cold.
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Buddy
Christas
Durward Hickox
Liam Stafford Jv
War Department
Pfe
Robert Hickox
Pellen
Goodfellow Named Magistrates Head in Onondaga
Goodfellow was elected President of the Onondaga Coin Magistrates Association at Liverpool Town Hall last night. He will take over in January. Others chosen include Police Justice Donna Silvetus of Solvay as vice president, George Hammon of Pompey as secretary, Fred Rost of Salina as a board member, with Harvey Walkay of Van Buren, Scott Sitterles of City, and Irving Orth of Liverpool named to the board of directors.
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City
Irving Orth
Liverpool
Man Burned by Steam at Carrier Corp Plant
AGUN SEPREAN, 35, of Summit Ave, Solvay, was seriously burned by live steam at the Carrier Corp Thompson Road plant this morning. Employed in maintenance, he was inside a degreasing machine performing valve adjustments without turning it off. Steam struck his head and shoulders under high pressure. First aid was given by plant physician Fayette D. Severance. Steffan was taken to University Hospital.
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AGUN
Solvay
Carrier Corp
Thompson Road
Br. Fayette
D. Severance
Steffan
University Hospital
Little Hope Held For Felled Gunman
TRENTON New Jersey police reported no hope for the life of Morris Gudger 44 after a gun battle with officers left him critically wounded. He was struck by a bullet and shotgun pellets with doctors noting a pellet in the brain and the man’s left eye apparently removed. Gudger threatened Special Officer Lester Meeks with a pistol during an argument en route to Cooperstown North Carolina. He will be charged with assault and carrying an unlicensed weapon once released from hospital, police said.
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Trenton
N. J
Morris Gudger
Main water shut as gas line cuts DeWitt water main
In DeWitt, water supply to about 500 homes went dry after a gas line installation by Nagaca Mohawk Power Corp ruptured a six inch main on Genesee Street. John D. Brockway said all water in the system was drained leaving the town nearly waterless and hindering fire protection until repairs restore pressure. Mayor Cashin allowed temporary supply use but officials warned full restoration would take time.
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Lyndon
Dewitt
Nagaca Mohawk Power Corp
B. Genesee St
Orville
John D. Brockway
J. J. Cashin
Fayetteville
Brockway
Jale
Clarke Print Wins Camera Club Prize
Clarke Print wins the monthly Syracuse Camera Club prize at the Museum of Fine Arts on a Wednesday night. Albert Clarke earned top honors for a tie print. Ted Schuelke took second for Cabine in the Snow. Lina Buch earned third with Breakers. Aan Buch received an honorary award Towards ’Neliight. The event was followed by the club’s Christmas party.
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Vaawhe
Albert Clarke
Syracuse Camera Cri
Museum of Fine Arts
Ted Schuelke
Lina Buch
Gainel
Aan Buch
Neliight
Man Freed After Governor Commutes Long Sentence
Berend Bars, 47, and Joseph F O'Brien, 45, of Syracuse, are linked to a 1936 hotel assault. Governor Dewey commuted a 30 to 60 year sentence to time served, with credit for time already served. O'Brien faced a 45 to 30 year term after a 1936 December incident. both were convicted of first degree robbery.
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Berend
Syracuse
Joseph F O'Brien
Darmomota
Ireland
Dewey
William 1
Barnum
O'Brien
William
McGrath
Leon
I/W
Bread
Syracuse i the
Jowing Day
Lnem
Taanad Affandane
Pfc Brown Wounded Is Back at Front in Korea
Pfc. James F. Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Jom W Brown Jr, wounded in the right shoulder Nov 29, is back on duty. He belongs to the 11th Regiment First Marine Division and reached Korea in August. He participated in the Inchon invasion and his October discharge was delayed because of the Korean War. He previously was stationed at Pensacola Fort Lejeune and Camp Lejeune. He attended Valley High School before enlisting.
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James F. Brown
Jom W. Brown
Centennial Sr
Pte. Brown
Korea
First Marine Division
Inchon
Pensatula
Fin
Naval Air Base
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Brown
Valley High
Syracuse Distriet
State Department of Pub
Ononlic Works
Christmas Daya County
Engineering and Control Board
Jelacical Persormot
Joan Quinlech
Greenst
Aflec
Syracuse
Quinterri
Florida
F. Clifford Cyelin
Seevice
William Rabin
I J
Y's Boys Division To Have Party
The annual Christos party for all members of Y's Boys and Youth Division of the M. M. CA will be held tonight. About 400 boys ages 7 to 15 are expected. A special program, funded by Local 78 AFM and a recording industry trust, will feature Tony Pietricola directing with Tony Riposa, Burkard McGinley, Michael Fortunato, Millie McCale and others. Caroling, a Christmas story, and Christmas movies are planned.
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Christos
M. CA
Michael Fortunato
Millie McCale
Anti-Bias Efforts Praised By NY Discrimination Panel
MEOBENS OF the Syracuse and Onondaga County Council of the New York State Commission Against Discrimination reported gains in employment for minority groups since the state law’s five year span. John B. Sullivan, education director, said opportunities have steadily increased. Dr. William C. Lehmann added that public housing discrimination has been eliminated by recent state and federal legislation.
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Meobens
Syracuse and Onondaga
Dr. Lehmann
Accountants Hear Kodak Official Addresses Training Needs
A Syracuse chapter meeting of the National Association of Cost Accountants heard Edmund H. Plant, coordinator of the Rochester office of Eastman Kodak, urge training of others to boost usefulness to management. He emphasized understanding business and pushing practical application in accounting.
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Edmund H. Plant
Rochester
Eastsmansnadal Co
Plant
Syracuse
Nattonal Association of Cast
Milter
Fintralman
John Leahey
Joseph Heick
Marguerite Waker
Iman
Greenland
Tnid
Louis Mosher
James Lynch
New York City
Ura
Jihent Tné
Ney Mustling
Coffee And Pastry For Syracuse Public Works Workers
Public Works employees in Syracuse receive coffee and pastries at work under a honor system. Commissioner Hatman presented the pastries with a 3 cent charge per item and a deposit box for payment. The note to workers encourages breaks before, during, or after shifts to boost efficiency and citizen service.
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Frank F. Hatman
Corzoran
Public Works
Harmon
Syracuse
Vision renewed by glasses boosts daily life joy
A reader notes how correcting impaired vision with glasses transforms daily living. Schieder trusted servants of sight offer consultations for those in need of eyewear.
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Schieder
Sight
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