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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
2
The Liverpol Community Discussion Group will hold an open meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Liverpool Junior High School to discuss population growth impact on the school system. County Research Bureau representatives will describe how the problem has been solved in other areas.
A permanent eastbound Thruway service area named De Witt opened at 7 a.m. today on Thompson Road interchange, replacing the dual-direction temporary station. The new Class C facility includes a gas station and a standup snack bar, filling a gap between existing permanent stations from South Schenectady to Port Byron.
Solvay firm Fred Ballard Construction Co. of Solvay wins an 8.0 million landscaping and grading contract for a university dormitory nearing completion on the hill overlooking the main campus. University Vice President F Gordon Smith announced the award for a project slated to open in the fall to house 554 coeds.
Jacob H Bloss a 53 year old Syracuse native retired from the Army at Fort Ord California with honors after serving as commander of the 6023rd Service Unit He received the Legion of Merit and other medals for five European campaigns and time in Germany and Japan He and his wife Sonya will resettle in Syracuse their son serves in the Air Force in Wisconsin and Bloss wears the Bronze Star Oak Leaf Cluster Belgian Croix De Guerre and nine service medals.
Onondaga County supervisors moved toward abolishing the keeper post at the County Home and Hospital and creating a deputy commissioner role. A public hearing is set for June 15 at the Courthouse. The change follows Earl Hall's 18 years as keeper and aims to place the home under Public Welfare, with the deputy commissioner able to appoint staff and set salaries.
Parks Commissioner William A. Barry reported four new fieldhouses in city parks are in late construction at Meachem Field Burnet Park West Side and Broad Street/Jauernin. The facilities are expected to be completed by week’s end enhancing recreation options across Lees and surrounding areas.
Schine's Paintings theater program change delayed as vandals smashed front window and stole a jacket. Retail stores plan noon closings for June July August. opening Friday at the Paradise is The Maverick Queen starring Barbara Stanwyck with George W Alexander and Leonard E Seeley noting the Worcester connection.
A jumble of names and addresses shows numerous speeding, license and related traffic violations. Cases list defendants such as Richard Murphy, Richard Murph, and others with fines varying from 10 to 75 dollars, covering speeds from 25 to 54 mph and expired or absent licenses across streets like Harmor Ave, Walnut Ave, and Oak St in multiple neighborhoods.
Syracuse and Onondaga County campaign workers train under the Sales Executives Club of Syracuse. The program, developed for United Campaign leaders, will be showcased at the seventh annual national conference in Dayton, Ohio. Robert Fellows and Stanley C. Allyn lead the Syracuse team. The effort aims to strengthen solicitation training and is part of the national United Fund drive.
The Labor Community Services Committee of Syracuse and Onondaga County calls for labor representation on all Syracuse hospital boards and on any citizen planning groups. Citing the dissolution of the Citizens Hospital Committee, the letter argues labor has a right to influence hospital planning and policy. It lists two objectives: seats on hospital boards and seats on any planning groups for hospital facilities. Signed by John Wright, Vincent G. Sullivan, and George S. Cooper.
Supervisor Stanley J. Laskow says the state will clean up a mess created by the city beside Skrupa Little League Field at N Geddes and Van Rensselaer Streets. Frederick Collins, assistant state engineer, told him bulldozers will remove dirt piles dumped there. The land is state owned but marred by city dumping despite a No Dumping sign. Public Works Commissioner Charles F. Stanton refused cleanup, though he admits placing the sign.
A report from the president highlighted the opening session of the Independent Union of Plant Protection Employes annual convention at Hotel Syra ase today. Frank E. Ryan, international ast, spoke on the union's clivities. The union is made up of years from industrial plants. Host for the convention is Local 5, which includes guards from General Electric Cos Electronics Park.
Police alerted by teletype to aid in the search for 21 year old Virginia May Rice, reported missing since Saturday by husband William Rice. Rice said she has spells since injuries from a past accident. She is about five feet four inches, 160 pounds, with dark brown hair, wearing a white coat, blue dress and red shoes.
Explosives bound for the Seaway project are reported to rumble through the city under escort by police and fire officials. Officials say the trucks carry 10 to 20 tons of dynamite and shell loads, with detour plans keeping them away from the business district.
In Syracuse area, 139 foreign born residents gained American citizenship today in Naturalization Court. State Supreme Court Justice Carl W. Petersen administered the oath and welcomed the new citizens. Mrs. Ingeborg Ella Caruso, German native, awaited clearance on fingerprint records before finalizing her naturalization and plans to join her Air Force husband in Europe.
Announcement hinges on Smith-Corona Inc purchase of Kleinschmitt Laboratory Inc Deerfield Illinois with about 650 plus 2000 workers in related operations. Directors raised quarterly dividend to 45 cents payable June 29. stock near $5 higher at noon. Conference in New York City today amid market activity and corporate development rumors.
Sunny interests led by M Riklis with 12 percent stake in Smith Corona are said to have expanded holdings. Riklis represented on the Smith Corona board. executives Vielar H Davidson and Elwyn L Smith cite improved sales and earnings and a favorable outlook for raising the dividend to 25 cents quarterly, continuing a trend from March when the rate rose from 13 to 25 cents.
Robert W. Kubasta, supervisor of engineering training, spoke at the 15th annual convention of the Special Libraries Association in Pittsburgh. He discussed characteristics of creative thinking and its use, noting the air conditioning industry began with a creative individual and stressing identifying and motivating creative talent in expanding industries.
Verne B. Wilkins, 20, of Groton, faces first degree rape and second degree assault charges after an attack on an elderly Groton woman last March. Trial in County Court is set to begin next Monday.
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