This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
2
A short circuit in a closet light fixture sparked a fire in a trailer home owned by E. P. Hruger at John's Trailer Camp Pitcher Hill yesterday. Chief Carl Johnson and Matty Dale Volunteer Fire Department crews extinguished the flames.
Mayor Mead orders immediate action after the Redevelopment Committee maps a $14,000,000 urban renewal plan for the Lower East Side and West Side. The plan includes a mile square arena, state and federal funding uptake, and a proposed Urban Renewal Agency to manage bonds and relocation efforts.
Joseph Federman purchased the Greenways Inc. property at 1975 Park St. for 35000 in a public sale conducted by court referee Frank J. Cregg Jr. The auction drew a second bid of 30000 by Hyman Pearlman. Federman holds a 41307.75 mortgage and plans uncertain use for the 90 foot by 239 foot parcel with buildings included.
A three alarm fire destroyed several small concessions at Coney Island between the boardwalk and Surf Avenue on 23rd and 24th Streets. Wires, bath houses, and food stands were burned. the wooden structures were consumed as flames rose high. States or city fire units fought the blaze to bring it under control.
Dr. Bernard Hughes of the State Commission on Tuberculosis and the New York State Health Assembly warns that TB deaths decline from better treatment not an overall drop in cases. He notes upstate sanatoriums close for efficiency while chest X rays reveal new cases as the disease is managed with ongoing checkups and rest.
Morris S. Weeden appointed chairman of the council’s group work division for Syracuse and Onondaga County at the annual meeting in the YMCA. Roger G. Moreland elected vice chairman. Mrs. Leslie M. Beals previously held the post. Several appointments followed including chairs for nursery school and campership committees and a new camp damancing chair.
The Syracuse Charter National Association plans a clambake as its Board of Directors meeting agenda item. Details on date and location were not fully readable.
Heavy snow fell in Idaho Falls delaying a meeting of cost accountants and a discussion of plans for the annual spring Clambake at Hinerwadei's Grove. Herrick C. Wat idaho Falls director of special activities will lead a drive-in movie event featuring White Christmas.
A record crowd of over 250 attended an FBI Law Enforcement Conference on bank robbery at Drumlins. Speakers included E A Soucy and James E Baum among bank and police officials, with topics on protection, training, road blocks, and crime trends.
Pilots complain about cars near the National Guard base causing Thompson Road to be moved. Edwin M. Barnard notes changes aim to reduce hazards, with federal approval to reroute near Barton’s Corners and Soh Bora Ha. The plan prioritizes safer base operations and taxiing space for military use.
City and federal officials met at the City Planning Commission to discuss arterial rights of way under a federal urban renewal plan. Sergei Grimm outlined funding, resale to the State DPW, and a two thirds federal grant plus one third state grant to cover deficits. The city would pay its share after land transfer, with several issues to resolve.
New York wholesale food index fell this week to 653 from 652 the prior year with prices around 6.34 dollars per pound for common staples. The drop marks a two year low in the index comparing weekly figures and reflects wholesale cost changes.
The report states two women were killed at a railroad crossing near Humblot Kansas while returning from a cemetery visit with a Santa Fe train involved. Local authorities identified the victims and are investigating the wreck at the edge of town.
A former Syracuse resident Mrs Lois Castor Manwarren was killed and her husband injured in an automobile accident near Lewisburg Pennsylvania while returning to Arlington Virginia after Memorial Day visit. She is survived by her husband, a son Bruce and her brother Jay Castor. Funeral plans incomplete.
Samuel L. McBride of 338 E Washington St is jailed a year after resisting officers during a 6 am arrest in the 700 block of South Townsend St. He must also pay medical and clothing damages to Patrolman Shostack. Companion Pearl Oatley, 34, of 38 E Washington St, pleads guilty to public intoxication and is sentenced to 60 days in the penitentiary.
State Senator Searles G. Shultz of Skaneateles is named to the new joint legislative committee on mental retardation and drawn for a vacancy on the Temporary State Commission on Rents. He is slated to be reelected chairman of the traffic courts committee as joint committees organize in Albany tomorrow.
Traffic court records list multiple speeding violations and license issues on Erie Boulevard and surrounding streets. Persons named include John Joyce Nedrox E and Ralph Statano among others with fines noted or listed as unpaid. Additional entries cite driving unregistered vehicles and failed to observe road signals.
Genesee County reports a Forsythe Watchman deterred intruders at a one story building around 2:39 am. The pair gained entry by breaking a side window pane and fled through the same opening. A responding watchman saw the suspects as a vehicle was observed. notes describe one burglar as about 6 feet tall and 139 pounds. Police identified two suspects as Gary Chatnes and Gratnnt Knothing, with a third name tied to the incident. Assertions include alleged car thefts and nearby parking incidents. investigation ongoing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.