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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1940
Page
2
A belt-driven machine malfunction injured a worker, with the incident occurring in February at the Ener Sevactise facility. Officials report no further injuries and are investigating the cause. Florence Strovur, a supervisor at the Brew plant, commented on the safety precautions in place.
A portrait of General Drum as a strategic genius who planned and directed American World War I era maneuvers. The article highlights his role as chief of staff, his long service, and command of First Army exercises and later positions. It lists officers, corps commanders, and national guard brigades slated for upcoming maneuvers, detailing key units and leadership.
Raymond Joseph Coyne, 24, of 259 Mosley Drive, paralyzed from the waist down after a toll road accident in front of his father’s gasoline service on West Crescent Street. He died shortly before 2 A M at St Joseph’s Hospital. Despite surgeries to relieve pressure on the spinal cord, paralysis remained. A Rochester neurosurgeon performed a major operation removing a cartilage, but the injury proved fatal. He leaves his father John A. Coyne and brother J. Stanley Coyne. Raymund, a graduate of Brennan High School and parishioner of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, was active and cheerful. Services set for 9 AM Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis Navi Cemetery.
Republicans plot to force resignation of Supreme Court Justice Lewis to open a vacancy before November elections. State constitution rules allow filling vacancies only if they occur more than three months before election. Democrats anticipate a shift as Justices Lewis Sears Conway balance the court while party leaders push for indorsements and strategic retirements.
The Onondaga County GOP selects its campaign slate with incumbents set to run except for Wallace who seeks the State Senate seat. Democrats weigh candidates including McElroy Nugent Smith and Wright for district attorney and county clerk amid a crowded field.
The Dunlas Pennsylvania National Guard 3rd Field Artillery Brigade led by Brig Gen Wilkes H Sands will pass through Syracuse en route to Northern New York for August maneuvers. A caravan of regular army troops and four quartermaster regiments from Holabird Depot will travel from Fort Meade via Latimore and a defined city route arriving around 9 AM.
Seven people injured in overnight automobile crashes in the Syracuse area, six required hospital care. Names include Robert Miller, 3, from Manlius. Mea Becker, 40, of Harrison Street. Anna Becker, 69, Irving Avenue. Fat Haris, 737 Harrison Street. Catherine Emmert, 73, Valley Drive. Anwlder taken to University Hospital. Willard Emmert and spouse escaped with minor injuries in Valley Drive collision.
The Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter reports momentum in the Red Cross War Relief Fund drive with the goal of 80 000 approaching as donations rise. Abby Grace Cornell says today’s gifts include 25 from Domes Maton E Preston and 25 from Dang W Norris. The Skans cattle Country Club plans a dance for relief funds, and several Syracuse and Canby organizations promised campaigns this month.
Syracuse enjoyed milder conditions while much of the country endured heat waves with temperatures hitting over 100 degrees. The city saw highs around 90 in recent days, contrasting sharply with 100 plus readings in Maryland New Jersey and New York City. Local records show a cool spell with mid 80s and low 90s, a welcome respite for residents amid widespread heat.
Leslie A Kaste manager of the Syracuse office of the Railroad Dares Loan Company suffered a broken left arm in three places after being struck by broken pieces of a hub in a motorboat accident Sunday afternoon on Onanaga Take. He was treated at St Hosentsx Hospital with specialists attending to the injury. Kaste, treasurer of the Aviation Club of Syracuse, was in the boat with Barney Windbawsern of Finasant Head when a hub hub piece shattered, blamed for the mishap.
About 1,200 people attended a commemorative Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Syracuse marking the first anniversary of the death of Rev. Parish Rusin, late pastor of Sacred Heart. Priests from Utica to Syracuse attended as Rev. John Kocels and Rev. Captain Pejdn led the service. Esther Rustin and others recall the late priest’s 43 years of service before his sudden death.
Waller F. Qdendlieuen, 19, of Norwich High, won a tuition scholarship to Colgate University but enlisted in the Army. The six foot two, 235 pound tackle played at Shenandoah Military Academy and Cazenovia Seminary before joining Fort Monmouth duty with the Signal Battalion. He is reassigned to a unit at Noctwileh Swvlvol for training.
The New York State Association of the Trade Council at its annual convention urged studies on living costs and the labor movement. Linnegan of the union department called for creation of a Labor Movement Bureau to gather allies and press for union recognition. He warned that consumers must be won with goods labeled under union standards and lower prices, noting women's auxiliaries have pushed the movement.
Members and their wives of the Oneida Rotary Club plan a Friday evening picnic at Crumbins’ Country. The program features Mr Clark explaining sound science and its instruments from early history to modern times, with a musical selection by a Baritone soloist. Assisting will be Sars Fororen.
Destroyers Jars-Walke and Wainwright arrived today from Rio de Janeiro to stay in Grande Do Sul Brazil as part of a naval movement. The ships, stationed near July 24, signal ongoing U S Navy operations in the region amid tensions and routine maneuvers with Brazilian ports as observers note the voyage.
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