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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1941
Page
4
Berlin report notes Prussian finance minister Frits Reinhardt states there will be no new taxes or tax increases for Germans in 1941. He adds 1940 was very successful from a tax viewpoint and the statement appears in a tax publication.
Company C of the 11th Antitank Battalion formerly Troop KK, 121st Cavalry, inducted into Federal service today in simple ceremonies at the New York State Armory. The battalion reorganized its three platoons to include veterans and new recruits ahead of a year’s training at Fort Benning. Capt. Willis A. Becker now commands, replacing Capt. Hamilton Armstrong. Medical exams for all 105 members began, led by Lieuts. Share and Stansbury, and promotion of Sergt. George L. Price to lieutenant was announced along with other officers Lieut. James F. Wooster and Lieut. John Easton.
John L. Sullivan, 37, died at Crouse-Irving Hospital after a second story blaze at 81 Harrison Street. His 18-year-old son Charles rescued him and the pet from the burning flat and leaped to safety, later learning of his father's death. Charles remains hospitalized with burns and head injuries. Burial planned at St. Marys Cemetery.
Frank St. Dennis, 23, of Baldwinsville, pleaded guilty before Judge Homer W. Walsh in Police Court to leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly struck the parked car of John H. Reddick at 706 South McBride Street. He faced a $25 fine or 25 days in the Jamesville Penitentiary and chose jail over the fine.
Special Dispatch Ogdensburg Jan 6 Threat of Frank Brill a Canastota dairyman to form a new dairy union if Archie Wright regains the chairmanship surfaced after Wright resigned from the general organization committee in Utica. Carl K Peters, chairman of the St Lawrence County unit, urged union harmony as the St Lawrence unit pressed its drive to return Wright as chairman and draft him despite his resignation.
The Civic and Sports Center Corporation executive committee met at Hotel Syracuse to approve final action for a civic auditorium on the Putnam School site. Mayor Rolland B. Marvin planned to donate city land, with the full committee confirming acquisition of additional parcels. The block to be owned spans Madison to Montgomery with a listed parking lot, a gas station, and St Sophia church site excluded. William F. O'Connor chairs the committee. other members include John D. Wilson Edward Eagan Anthony Henninger and Col Harry C. Wilder.
A union leader urged every member to back eight amendments slated for a January 21 vote, claiming they would raise prices paid to farmers. He also denied rumors that Chairman Wright had left the state to organize laborers elsewhere, insisting Wright remains active and continues the fight for higher milk prices.
Mr and Mrs J A Frank Neal of 146 Beverly Road were summoned to New York City due to the death of Mrs William H Morgan wife of Rev Dr William H Morgan, the sister of Mrs Neal.
Salina Lodge 955 F and A M will install C Harry Gunning as master at 8 PM in the Masonic Temple. Past Master Dean J Barney acts installing officer and Floyd J Schupp marshal. Other officers listed. prayer tribute by Willard Seymour. retiring master.
City officials announce a 10 am public hearing at City Hall on eliminating the Hiawatha Boulevard grade crossing of the DL&W and NY Central lines near Erie Boulevard West. The plan would remove the city’s last main line grade crossing and follows the elevation of Central tracks. The Syracuse Grade Crossing Commission has approved the tentative plan, pending PSC review.
The Board of Supervisors met at the Court House this afternoon to consider pay raises for county employees and to take up routing matters. It was expected the board would approve at least three pay increases during the session.
Mrs Ethel Carpenter resigned from a temporary stenographer post with the County Public Works Commission to accept a position as investigator in the county welfare department after unsuccessfully attempting Civil Service exams Confirming local government staffing changes and personnel moves.
A deer's head, cleaned and ready for mounting, was found in the back yard of Mrs. Benjamin Anzora at 303 Van Buren Street. Police were notified today as Detective Serg Fred McCaslin reported the discovery to Game Warden Charles Hunter.
Miss Eileen Smithers of Ogdensburg is appointed associate 4-H Club agent in Onondaga County, succeeding Mrs. Helen Cotter. A Syracuse University Home Economics graduate, she previously led 4-H work as agent-in-charge in St. Lawrence Jefferson Madison and Lewis counties, and as a club member won county 4-H champion titles in 1932 and 1933 for room improvement and clothing projects.
Fulton January 6 annual installation of officers will be held by Schenck Circle. Ladies of the G A R meet at Recreation Park tomorrow at 8 PM with Mrs Evelyn Rio in charge.
The Onondaga County Sanatorium board urges the Board of Supervisors to create a permanent repair fund of 10000 dollars annually. The report notes roof needs for the infirmary, upcoming elevator replacements, and pay issues for nurses. In 1940 ninety four patients were admitted with an average stay of 19 months. total expenditures reached 266490.37 dollars.
Irving Kaufman of Syracuse rose from street corner newsboy to vaudeville star and radio voice known as Gaston on a thousand weekly broadcasts. He sang the hit theme I am nuts about the good old Oo Essay and advertised wine on transcribed programs.
The Syracuse Peace Council observes its fifth anniversary with a Museum of Fine Arts buffet supper tonight. Rev Gene F E Barett, council chairman, will preside, and Miss Muriel Lester of London will be guest speaker. Prof Norman J Whitney, secretary, will report on the year’s activities.
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