1954 Vehicle Replacement Rates Reported
In 1954 two thirds of passenger cars and three quarters of trucks were new replacements for scrapped vehicles. The data indicates a high replacement rate across vehicle types for that year.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
2
In 1954 two thirds of passenger cars and three quarters of trucks were new replacements for scrapped vehicles. The data indicates a high replacement rate across vehicle types for that year.
Druggists in Syracuse report soda fountains fading from stores as costs rise and profits shrink. Managers like Rock D Onofrio say turnover increases without fountains while ice cream moves to home consumption. Pharmacists note rising demand for prescriptions and vitamins, reviving the drugstore’s role.
Syracuse Housing Authority approved a scattered site public housing program tied to a $6.66 million state contract and urban renewal covering 40 blocks in the central area. Construction is set to begin next spring with the first site to be chosen from vacant areas including Salt City Homes. Planning officials will amend the contract and present it to the City Planning Commission, the Mayor, and Common Council in about a month.
County treasurer prepares 1956 appropriations from 1955 dog license receipts totaling 10,452.61 with 75 percent allocated back to Syracuse and 19 towns in proportion to their contributions. City payments are 200 percent of its fees under a special provision. listed grants include Syracuse 2298.21 and Camillus 1634.03 among others.
Coast Guard cadet Jonathan E. Taylor from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, appeared in Traffic Court on two speeding charges after alleged high speed chases along Erie Boulevard East. He pleaded not guilty as Judge Truman H. Preston set bail at 1300 dollars and kept his license on hold pending trial with patrolmen to testify.
Thomas L. Jennings, 23, of 126 Midland Ave., serving six to 12 years in Attica, filed a petition with the district attorney seeking a hearing to challenge the indictment. He says the 1949 auto he stole on Sept 24 1953 was valued under 900 dollars, which would place him in second degree grand larceny. Assistant DA McNett notes appellate rulings require objections to the indictment in County Court.
Enthusiasm for a community college within Onondaga County runs higher in North Syracuse than other county areas. A district spokesman says the North Syracuse district is interested in establishing a two year college but questions financial arrangements. If built the college would be sponsored by the county or the district or jointly. the North Syracuse district may seek sole sponsorship though no definite plan is possible soon.
Thomas H. Dyer announces that at 12:01 a.m. the Water Authority assumed possession of Onondaga County properties of New York Water Service Corporation. Closing in New York involved a 12.389 million dollar payment plus a 252 thousand dollar good faith deposit, held by Merchants National Bank as trustee.
A published notice lists multiple marriage licenses including John E. Koegel 312 Wilmore Pl and Giovanna C. DeMichele 306 E Laure St, John IT King Town of Onondaga and Carmelita E. Randall 227 Benham Ave, Donald E F Centrone 211 Isabella St, Sandra P. Parker Town of Onondaga and Perry B. Woods Jr. 245 Kenmore Ave, Shirley J. Six 206 Roseman, Homer H. Merrifield Baldwinsville and Eleanor Gwyn 107 Janet Dr, Joseph Sacco Jr 205 Cherry St, Constance M. Saleer 4654 EB Fayette St, John H. Jones 199 Rose Ave, Marie Buckman 402 Renwick Ave.
Chief Harold F. Kelly disclosed on January 15 promotions for six officers from civil service lists to sergeant and detective ranks. Three become sergeants James Dorsey Robert Vuillemot and Robert Alexander while Ralph Camp Edward Corbett and John Clark are named detectives. Also transferring Sgt Frank Lesicki to the communications division and replacing Sgt Edward Erwin in patrol. A nine additional patrolmen will be appointed after January 1 with examinations sought for detective sergeant clerk to the chief and identification bureau sergeant. Escort service to end January 1 with limited post office coverage until June 13 to allow other arrangements.
Syracuse milk dealers prepare a formal objection led by George L Richardson attorney for the Syracuse Milk Distributors Cooperative Bargaining Agency The objection must be filed with Kenneth F Fee director of the division of milk control State Department of Agriculture and Markets by February 1 The order requires two thirds dairy farmer approval in the Syracuse area before it can take effect Commissioner Daniel J Carey would set the effective date The measure mirrors pricing orders already in Rochester and Niagara Frontier areas
A S West Street woman was revived by firemen after fumes from a leaking refrigerator partially incapacitated her. Lt. Charles Thomas said oxygen was given for about 15 minutes to Mrs Juanita McCord of 808 S West St who was later fully revived.
Nearly 30 settlements were announced today in State Supreme Court, bringing the month long pre trial total to 216 before noon. Justice William E. McClusky praised the bar for cooperation, noting many cases that settled would have required four to seven days of trial.
Bernard Golden of 377 West Onondaga Street has returned to Syracuse after two years in the Army. He was discharged at Fort Bragg North Carolina where he spent 18 months with the 82d Airborne Division.
In Florida and nearby areas traffic court records show judge Truman at Preston handling dangerous driving. Listed defendants include Lazarus Binex at 109 Bassed Street and Joseph M Brigandi of 313 Hickory Street for passing a stop sign and running a red light, with a five dollar amount noted for George R Roberts at 101¢ City State Pair Bird.
Raymond S. Mumford, 51, expeditor at Davie Machine Tool Co., died at his residence 235 Garfield Ave. He is survived by son Thomas R. Mumford, daughter Mrs. Donald Cook of Cicero, brother John F. Moran of Washington, sisters Mrs. Morris Talcott and Miss Ella Moran, five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 8:15 a.m. Saturday at J. P. Burns & Son, Mass at 8:50 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, burial in St. Agnes Cemetery. calling hours 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. tomorrow.
The Christmas family supper is scheduled for tonight at 7 o clock at the Baptist Church in Cazenovia. Community members are invited to attend and share in the meal and fellowship.
Lawyers sparred at a Syracuse PSC session over Drury Limousines Inc petition to operate routes between downtown and Hancock Field. Adjourned to Feb 16 for more testimony. critics warn of reduced bus service and unfair competition while Drury argues it sits between omnibus and taxi status.
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