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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1941

Page

3

Fourth of July crashes claim one life in Syracuse area

In the Syracuse region on the Fourth, one boy died and 21 people were injured in multiple crashes. Kenneth Davidson, 9, East Syracuse, died at Crouse-Irving Hospital from head injuries after his bicycle skidded into a car. Mrs. Frances Hull, 56, near Navarino, was killed in a collision at Amber Cedarvale Road. Several others, including a 76 year old pedestrian and four youths from Crucible Steel, sustained injuries. charges and bail followed in Traffic Court for reckless driving and related offenses.

Syracuse Kenneth Davidson Frederick Street Crouse-Irving James Donazello Collamer Frances Hull Oswego Street Amber-Cedarvale Cherry Valley Turnpike Navarino Hull Charles Lessoongang Hubbell Avenue St. Joseph’s Hospital Lessoongang Jacob Dempsey Castleton-on-Hudson Dempsey Callie Dempsey Eloise Dempsey Mary Miller Castleton-on- Hudson Raymond Beam Company C 174Th Infantry Camp Dix N. J Beam Auburn H. Ernest Gak Dr. Gak Arthur W. Wilson Charles Hull Raymond Adams Minette Donald Mabie Oran Hull Burdick Avenue Joseph Baldwin Catherine Reardon Essex Street Crouse-Irving Hospital West Belden Avenue Miss Reardon Leonard Snyder North State Street Nor Man A. Capels Delaware Street Victor Rodejko Lakeview Avenue Caples Leo Pacheck Pacheck Arthur LaRue Snyder Anthony Barbuto Otisco Street North Clinton West Water Streets Norman Massett Cicero Barbuto Herbert Franz Martin Walsh Massett William Sullivan Kenneth Spears Robert Cath Chester Niedzialek Emerson Avenue Crucible Steel Company of America H. M. Chase Stafford Avenue Helen Golden Beach State Park Raquette Lake Sullivan Chase Carl McBain Madison Erwin L. Pearson Brighton Avenue Skaneateles McBain Ralph Connors Oriskany Falls Loretta Tudman Knoxboro Angeline Graziano Oneida R.D Pearson Delores Barbara Murray Angelo Martinelli Avery Avenue Genesee Street John DeMayo Fayetteville Harry H. Farmer Morris Whitehouse Furman Street Wolf North Salina Streets John W. Jewell

I Killed, 6 Hurt In Highway Accident

Special Dispatch Watertown July 5 One man was killed and six others injured in a collision on the Lowville Copenhagen State highway late last night. The dead man’s identity was not released by Sheriff Albert Schoff. He is believed from Buffalo and was alone in his car. In the other vehicle were five Watertown residents hospitalized with injuries including lacerations and scalp wounds. The injured include Spencer Harrienger 16, Marion Harrienger 23, John Harrienger 2, Mrs George Harrienger, George W Harrienger 25, Jean Docteur 4, and Albert Harrienger 52. The latter did not remain at Mercy Hospital.

Watertown Lowville Copenhagen Albert Schoff Buffalo Mercy Hospital Spencer Harrienger Addison Street John Harrienger Marion Harrienger East Main Street George Harrienger George W. Harrienger Marion Jean Docteur John Docteur Cape Vincent Albert G. Harrienger

Syracuse Mayor urges Defense Bonds and Stamps drive

Mayor Rolland B. Marvin issued a Fourth of July proclamation urging Syracusans to buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. He argues the program would finance defense while absorbing spending power, prevent price surges, and provide nest eggs for an uncertain future.

Defense Savings Rolland B. Marvin Treasury Department Treasury

House Eyes St. Lawrence Survey Approval Next Week

The House Rivers and Harbors Committee awaits action to authorize an inspection trip to Northern New York and Canada to survey the St. Lawrence sea way site. Approval is expected Monday, Mansfield said, enabling the committee to meet away from Washington. Expenses would be paid from contingent funds. Hearings on the plan resume Monday with Secretary Wickard likely to testify.

House St. Lawrence Washington New York Canada St. Lawrence Sea‘way Mansfield D-Tex St. Lawrence Plan Wickard

Weekend Warmth Ahead With 82 Degree Readings

The Weather Bureau forecast warmer weekend weather after a Fourth of July with ideal conditions. Yesterday started at 60 at 6 am, rose to 79 by 6 to 7 pm, and the day averaged 70 compared with 62 last year. Midnight stood at 62, dropped to 53 by 6:30 am, then rose to 68 by 6 am, with noon at 82.

Mercury Weather Bureau At & O

Bar Opposes Joint Tax Return Proposal by U S Bar

John G. Jackson of New York City, president of the New York State Bar Association, announced the executive committee opposes pending federal tax legislation that would require husband and wife to file joint income tax returns. The taxation committee report argues it is unfair to add a spouse’s income and could impose penalties on marriage, noting many states recognize separate income and property rights. The report lists committee members from New York and surrounding areas.

John G. Jackson New York City New York State Bar Association Congress Committee On Taxation Association Weston Vernon, Jr New York Will R. Cregg Frank L. Polk John Godfrey Saxe Syracuse M. Francis Bravman George S. van Schaick George F. Bodine Rochester

Marcellus Independence Day Parade Draws 10000 Crowd

About 10 000 people attended the Marcellus Independence Day celebration organized by the Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department. The parade featured the Marcellus and Elbridge bands, multiple fire and veterans groups, drum corps, Boy Scouts, and merchant floats. Afterward, hose races, a baseball game, a five mile race won by John L. Sullivan at age 70, and a Mattydale water fight over Mottville highlighted the day.

Marcellus Skaneateles Fire Skaneateles Falls Jordan Syracuse Minoa Mattydale Fayetteville Jewish War Veterans Marcellus Boy Scouts John L. Sullivan Percy Smoke Mottville

Mrs Verbeck Reviews Japan US Relations In Tokyo

Mrs Margaret McDowell Verbeck wife of Maj William J Verbeck staying with her sons in Manlius reports Japanese attitudes toward Americans remain unchanged in diplomatic military and naval circles over recent months She arrived from Tokyo June 12 intends to reside near New York due to Major Verbeck's transfer from the Tokyo embassy to Korea She notes Tokyo officials did not show tension before departure and that many official families evacuated earlier with many still living in the area

Verbeck Tokyo Korea States Washington

Empire Boys State Advance Unit Reaches City

The vanguard of 630 New York State boys arrived at the State Fair Ground to start Empire Boys State a 10 day model government. Edward Vosseller will speak at the opening ceremony as Gov. Lehman may address the crowd Wednesday night.

New York State State Fair Ground American Legion Empire Boys State Edward Vosseller New York State Department of the Legion Frederick L. Stone Gordon Ridenour Martin Burstein Syracuse Gannon F. Ryan Father Ryan Calvin M. Thompson, Jr Rabbi Benjamin Friedman

Town Marshal Kills Youth Over Fireworks in Cedarville

Hayes A. McLean, 72, town marshal, shot Walter Collins, 19, as fireworks exploded near his home. The prosecutor said the act was not premeditated and McLean pleaded innocent, bound to the Grand Jury on a $3,000 bond.

Cedarville Ohio Hayes A. McLean Walter Collins McLean Marcus Shoup Shoup Collins Xenia

Patrolman Finds Fire in Attic During Arrest

Patrolman George Taska, entering an attic at 801 North State Street to arrest a man, found a blaze in a pile of old newspapers. He stamped out the fire before damage. The arrestee, Raymond Belge, 28, no home, was booked for public intoxication after refusing to accompany him.

North State Street George Taska Raymond Belge

Townsendite Rally Ends With Foreign Policy Debate

The Townsend Clubs national convention in Buffalo closed with a debate between Senators Claude Pepper and Burton Wheeler on intervention versus isolation. Wheeler urged peace talks between Germany and Britain, while Pepper attacked America First figures and their antiwar stance. The five day gathering endorsed a pension bill, higher dues, and support for founder Dr. Francis E. Townsend.

Buffalo Townsend Clubs Claude Pepper Fla Burton Wheeler Mont Wheeler Roosevelt Germany Great Britain Russia England English Channel Pepper New Dealer Wheelers Herbert Hoovers Charles Lindberghs Roy Howards America First Committee Hitler Townsend Francis E. Townsend

Dredge Hunts Million Dollar Sunken British Treasure

A Delaware River dredge named Commodore sifts muck opposite Hog Island near Philadelphia Naval Yard amid reports of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 in British gold from the Merlin and Augusta frigates. Historian Dr. Carroll H. Francis notes the Merlins 1777 battle and possible prize ownership by New Jersey if recovered.

Philadelphia Delaware River Hog Island Delaware Channel Navy Yard Merlin Merlin the Dregde Carroll H. Francis Camden N. J Navy Augusta Old Fort Mercer Fort Nassau New Jersey Admiral Howe Germantown Francis D. Francis

Massena Boy Drowns On Swimming Trip

Massena in St. Lawrence River fatality as 14 year old Robert Jacobs, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jacobs, Route 1, drowns at Bradfords Point while swimming with friends using an inflated inner tube. Police and troopers respond with inhalator and doctor. body not located as grappling hooks search the swift 20 foot water.

Massena Robert Jacobs Joseph Jacobs Route 1 Bradford's Point St. Lawrence River St. Lawrence Harold Manning Police Department C. F. Prairie

Cedar Woods Fire Sweeps North Tract

A forest fire in Cedar Woods along the Limerick Brownville and Perch Lake Roads burned over 50 acres of 1,000 acres near the State game farm. Five village fire departments and over 250 Madison Barracks soldiers aided the effort with aid requests extending to Dexter Brownville Glen Park Champlain and Cape Vincent. Traffic was halted to protect water supplies from Perch River at Limerick.

Special Dispatch Watertown Cedar Woods Limerick - Brownville Perch Lake Madison Barracks Limerick Woodlands Walter Zimmerman Mullin Road Dexter Brownville Cedars Limerick Star School Charles Gonseth Glen Park Chaumont Cape Vincent Brayton E. Peck

Fort Dix Cancels Leaves for Maneuvers in Virginia

Fort Dix New Jersey July 5 Cancelling all leaves and furloughs for the second time in six weeks was announced by Maj. Gen. Clifford R Powell commander of the 44th Division The order effective July 16 will enable the division to leave for two weeks maneuvers in Caroline County Virginia starting July 17

Fort Dix Army N. J Clifford R. Powell Carolina County

Man Drowns as Boat Overturns on Saranac Lake

In Upper Saranac Lake a 49 year old man John Carrara of 28 Dorsey Street drowned after an outboard boat swamped. Police Sergeant Edmund Duprey and Merritt Brown of Brooklyn aided survivors Lois Brown 13 and Merritt Jr. 17 before Duprey and others recovered Carrara's body.

Saranac Lake John Carrara Dorsey Street Upper Carrara Edmund Duprey Merritt Brown Brooklyn Mr. Brown Merrit, Jr Lois Sergeant Duprey Lois Brown Young Brown Arrara Duprey Trafford Tibbits Delmar Brown

Joss Sentenced to 10 to 20 Years in Wife Slaying

Dr Merrill E Joss a 34 year old Richmond resident received a manslaughter sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison for the bludgeon slaying of his physician wife Dr Laverne Harris Joss 38 by a Sagadahoc County Superior Court jury Judge Raymond Fellows delivered the verdict after a 10 day trial that included charges of murder in the first degree but resulted in manslaughter conviction.

Joss Bath INS Merrill E. Joss Richmond Sagadahoc County Superior Laverne Harris Joss Raymond Fellows Jose

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West Belden Avenue Onondaga County Marvin Bar U.S Schoeneck Backs Report Legion Committee Boys State Ogi Snger Floyd Rand Dundee Albert D. Lewis Robert Sullivan Michael Ryan Dannemora Francis Cameron Rouses Point K. Jack McDermott Clayton Rose Penn Yan Dean Frederick L. Stone Gordon M. Ridenour H. Renwic Peet Townsendite
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