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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
4
An open letter addresses a driver who cut in front in snow then turned left, causing a skid that narrowly avoided a child and his dog. The writer recalls Jam es Street and Salina Street incidents, laments lack of concern, and questions the other driver's awareness and responsibility.
Ice and snow caused a double crash on U. S. Route 11 north of Cicero at 7 20 a m when a southbound car hit a utility pole, severing live wires and blocking the road for over an hour. Two more cars collided as traffic snarled but no injuries were reported. Route 11 reopened after 9 a m.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Watson 41 of Red Mill Road Parish was killed when her car skidded on Route 11 near Colosse and hit a northbound truck driven by Cosmo Andoloro of Rome. Watson, employed by General Electric, died at the scene. Andoloro and two troopers assisted, with minor injuries to others.
An undetermined amount of money was stolen from the J. C. Georg Corp. warehouse on James Street after intruders broke a west side window and lifted the catch. It is the second burglary in two months. A cigarette and soft drink machine were robbed, an employee’s car inside was damaged and keys taken, and foreman John Smith reported about $12 missing from his drawer.
Frances Savage and Theresa Riccardi each gave birth to eight pound ten ounce sons at St Joseph’s Hospital during the holiday season. Both babies arrived on different days but in the same fifth floor room, keeping the family close. Mrs. Savage's son is her fourth child and Mrs. Riccardi's son her sixth.
Police report a theft at Fete's Service Station on 300 Marcellus St. Cash register and money box were taken after entry through a side window. Owner Peter Graziano of Camillus notified police. Patrolman Frank Pieklik identified the suspect method.
State Supreme Court Justice E Howard Ringrose ruled that Syracuse University may transfer income from the Francis Hendricks trust fund into the State University College of Medicine in Syracuse Roughly $26000 will be distributed annually from a $660613.39 principal The principal remains in SU name The decision was handed down as attorneys received papers and a formal court order is expected within a month SU began the transfer plan earlier this year and paid $87842 in income on the Horace White fund to the medical college in January He estimates actions will soon move the incomes of 22 other funds to the state medical college as part of the post takeover agreement The ruling requires approval by SU before spending the endowment funds and the funds will support medical and surgical research The Hendricks heirs face defeat as the court sides with the university on the trust interpretation
Mrs. Mary Clifford 43 of Auburn R D 5 was overcome by bottled cooking gas in her home yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Sikora and Chief Toye along with Auburn firemen Quill and Krell revived her with an inhalator. Her husband found her unconscious and called for help.
The Syracuse Harvard Club chose new officers for 1956 at its annual holiday gathering honoring Harvard undergraduates held Wednesday in the Hotel Syracuse. John V. D. Southworth was elected president with Chester B. Sagenkahn as vice president and Robert B. Lewis as secretary treasurer. Directors named include Dr. Roger C. Gremeinger and others, while Bill Meigs was honored with a large university portrait presented by Rt. Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody.
Slippery pavements blamed for seven injuries in Syracuse and Onondaga County yesterday. Victims included Mrs. Charles H. Hill with a fractured hip after a fall from a car in Fabius, Miss Betty Leonard with an eye injury from a two car crash at Shennard and Oswego Streets, and John Murphy a 9 year old sledding injury. Police reported other crashes and injuries across the area involving multiple drivers and pedestrians.
About 1,000 1956 Thruway permits have been sold at divisional headquarters in East Syracuse. Motorists must have 1956 state license tabs to purchase Thruway plates, which cost $20. Plates bought in 1955 are valid until Feb 10.
Area physicians in Syracuse and 49 other cities will view the first telecast at 9 pm on Jan 18. The program, from Tufts New England Medical Center and Boston City Hospital, is sponsored by Upjohn Co. and forms part of the Bingham Associates postgrad medical education series.
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