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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1950
Page
3
Mayor Thomas J. Corcoran outlined his first week in office at a Lions Club luncheon in Hotel Syracuse. He pledged honesty as the keynote of his four year administration and stressed public interests over political affiliation.
Mayor Thomas J. Corcoran said he could save money in office if he remained unmarried after leaving bachelor status. He noted he would be invited daily by organizations and joked about needing to set his own home table.
Syracuse mayor Corcoran portrays the city as a 20 million dollar corporation and pledges to stay close to residents. He plans to rotate department heads under an overall policy, test competency for hires, and run the city like a business while courting new business and protecting investors. He commits to doorstep outreach and improved street cleaning with back door ash collection and twice weekly rubbish pickup in summer.
Five bright youngsters were chosen for next Saturday's WSYR Savings Bank Quiz Kids broadcast. The panel includes Joseph Szarek Jr 13 of 405 N dames Rome Transfiguration School pupil John Burns 12 of 86 Elm Cortland Central High Bruce Barden 15 519 Seymour Dela ware School Rose Bill 13 R D 1 Liverpool Our Lady of Pompei School and Marion Hewitt 18 14 E Seventh Oswego Fitzhugh Park School.
Harold J. Gallagher announced three Syracuse attorneys named to ABA committees. Oscar J. Brown chairs the law lists committee, Stewart F. Hancock joins the standing committee on resolutions, and George H. Bond Jr. serves on the Court of Claims committee.
Kinane 358 Prim roseav, manager of the Syracuse office of the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company, spoke yesterday at the national managers conference held this week at Holliswood Beach, Fla.
Commissioner Frank F Harmon dismissed Edward J Punch from the $4350 yearly post as superintendent of street maintenance effective January 15. The move follows Mayor Corcoran’s pledge to reorganize the department as part of a broader city leadership shake up and possible market abolition. Punch served 18 years and was a Republican ward committeeman. the Costello era had made him deputy commissioner. The title was shifted to superintendent under the new administration.
The New York State Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report outlined an intensive statewide campaign to educate on proposed government reforms with the theme Better Government and Better Price. Jerome D. Barnum chaired the board with Mrs. Rhea M. Eckel as vice chair and Harry W. Davies as treasurer.
Poor driving in last night's snow caused five accidents in Syracuse. A car struck a city snowplow at W Genesee and Myrtle injuring five, while a separate left-turn crash on E Genesee left Hutchings and partner hurt. Two pedestrians were struck, and a boy under schoolbus oversight was bruised after a rear-approaching car hit him.
A double explosion in an underground chamber on S Salina Street cut power to dozens of offices stores and apartments for about 32 minutes. Officials attributed the outage to an oil fuse on a 4000 volt feeder line failing after moisture entered the cable. Fire alarms were reported and power was restored after crews, led by William J Malay, repaired the damage.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce pushes support for the Hoover Commission economy plan. Syracuse banks and local factories promote Operation Economy posters and petitions calling for blanket support of the Hoover report by Congress members. The effort ends with a January 17 Distinguished Civic Award dinner featuring a member of the Wy far rand committee. Lt. Col. Joseph Montgomery arranges a Army Recruiting Service sound track tour to encourage signatures.
Jon Touhey, former president of the Solvay Geddes Kiwanis Club, was named Key Club chairman for Kiwanis International Third Division New York District. Clarence J Morcy, lieutenant governor, announced the appointment at the division's second anniversary and installation dinner, where he spoke on community leadership and citizenship responsibilities.
Lieutenant Leon Burchard head of the Syracuse Police Crime Prevention Bureau will be principal speaker at Wednesday's Rotary Club of North Syracuse meeting. Frank Weil is club president.
The Syracuse Dental Hygienists Association will meet Monday at 7:30 P.M. at the YWCA. A business meeting will be followed by a joint session with the Dental Assistants Association with Dr. David J. Kennedy delivering an oral surgery lecture.
Dr. Albert L. Baner of the First Methodist Church will review David E. Trueblood's Common Ventures of Life at the Syracuse Public Library Books Sandwiched In program on Wednesday at 12 20 PM. The review is open to the public.
The Republican controlled Common Council approved a local law raising Mayor Thomas J. Corcoran’s salary from 10000 to 15000 dollars annually. The measure moves to Corcoran for signing or veto with effective date 45 days after signing. Laurence Van Dusen elected councilman at large to replace Alfred Haight.
The State Education Department announced competitive tests for state medical and dental scholarships at Central High School starting 9 AM January 28. This year’s exams will be the only ones offered for these awards, providing 750 dollars annually for four years of study at approved medical or dental colleges in New York. Applicants, except veterans, must have completed within the last five years an approved preprofessional course. veterans are exempt from the five year rule.
Mrs Pauline Daniscewska of 859 Emerson Ave was treated at Onondaga General Hospital for contusions to her left knee and hip after being struck by a car at North Clinton and West Genesee streets. The driver, Richard Barnes of 5 Mechanic Street Baldwinsville, was southbound on Clinton Street when the incident occurred. Patrolman John A Glavin filed the report.
Members of the New York State Hay and Grain Dealers Association gathered at the Hotel Syracuse for a mid winter meeting to discuss freight rates they describe as too high. The discussion focused on how elevated shipping costs impact local farmers and merchants and potential steps to address the issue.
Newton D. Bartle announces Gerry Dietz and H. Kaye Kerr as chairman and vice chairman of the advance gifts division for the 1950 Red Cross fund drive. Opening date set for Jan 31, the pair bring prior drive leadership and banking company roles to the campaign.
A board meeting of the American Pension Club for the 36th Congressional District is set for Monday at 8 P M in the club auditorium located at 220 East Washington Street.
Thomas J. Thompson says he resigns as chair of the Syracuse Joint Labor Committee a body of CSO AFL and independent unions coordinating local political activity. He will dedicate time to eastern representative duties for the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Ed ward Galowitz testified in Supreme Court that he did not cause the collision that injured Joseph Cohen in a 1947 Lafayette area crash. Cohen said Galowitz attempted to pass a tractor trailer forcing his car into the truck. Lyon, a Wilkes-Barre employee, supported the denial. The trial before Justice William E. McClusky and a jury resumes Monday.
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