Trucker Wins Case Over Yellow Work Zone Signs
DeWitt Town Justice Jack Schultz dismisses speeding charge against John P. McMenemy after ruling yellow background work zone signs are only recommendations. The decision cites DOT rules requiring white signs for legal limits and suggests yellow signs may not mandate obedience. The ruling could affect statewide traffic signage interpretation.
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DeWitt
Jack Schultz
John P. McMenemy
North Chill
McMenemy
Drivig
Vivian Jeffries
Richot
E. Burghoff
Schultz
Department of Transportation
Department
Accident victim hospitalized after Lake Road collision
A 20 year old Otisco Valley woman, Jeanette A Holden, is in critical condition at Community General Hospital with a fractured leg and facial and leg cuts after a two car head on crash at Lake Road and Route 61 in Tully. Robert F Taylor of Saytes Corners Road Moravia was treated and released for cuts and bruises. LaFayette State Troopers report Taylor crossed the center line while turning onto the southbound ramp.
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Otisco Valley
Community General Hospital
Lake Road
Route 61
Tully
Jeanette A. Holden
Otisco Valley Road
Robert F. Taylor
Saytes Corners Road
Moravia
Community General
LaFayette
Taylor
City backs three bills in emergency council meeting
The Common Council passed three resolutions urging state legislature action. One would allow a city owned cable system, another would grant 8 to 11 million dollars in state aid, and the third would exclude pension and Social Security costs from the two percent tax cap.
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Common Council
Albany
Armand Magnarelli
Ludovico
Seven Guilty of Federal Gambling Charge in Auburn Trial
Seven area defendants were found guilty of operating a gambling business under federal law after a five day Auburn trial before U S District Court Judge Lloyd F MacMahon. The jurors deliberated two hours and acquitted them on a federal conspiracy count. Prosecution showed FBI videos of a dice game at the Italian American Veterans Club in Syracuse.
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Area
Auburn
U.S. District Court
Lloyd F. MacMahon
Anthony DeStefano
Oneida St
Fulton
Rudolph DiRubbo
Jewell Drive
Liverpool
Ross Calarco
Wembridge Drive
DeWitt
Felix Crisafulli
Dolores Ter
Syracuse
Carmen Lee
E. Willow St
Louis DeJohn
Noble Ave
Nicholas LaPenta
Rugby Road
Asst. U.S. Atty
George Lowe
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Paul R. Shanahan
Bike-A-Thon to Aid Handicapped in Onondaga County
The first Bike-A-Thon to support Easter Seal Society is set for tomorrow in Onondaga County. Riders may choose from five 20 mile routes and pledges fund programs for handicapped children and adults. Chairmen are Sarah McKivain and Virginia Rhode. A 4 to 7 p.m. party follows at Shoppingtown.
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Easter Seal Society
Onondaga County
Sarah McKivain
Virginia Rhode
Shoppingtown
Awareness grows of pool chemical hazard in area
Fire departments nationwide warn about calcium hypochlorite used to sanitize pools after multiple incidents in May. A May 27 garage explosion in North Syracuse followed a DeWitt store mishap, highlighting contamination risks and gaps in storage guidance. Officials urge proper handling and clear labeling to prevent dangerous reactions.
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Syracuse
DeWitt
Herald-Journal
North Syracuse
Ken Glazier
Onondaga County Fire Chiefs Association
County Fire Chiefs Association
Central New York Fire Marshals Association
DeWitt Fire Department
Apulia
Gordon Ingram
Association
David Crabtree
Insurance Association Bulletin
Safety rules for handling calcium hypochlorite chemicals
The American Insurance Association outlines storage and handling rules for calcium hypochlorite including keeping in original containers, storing cool and dry, avoiding mixing with acids or solvents, using clean dry scoops, dissolving in plain water only, and not pouring water over the chemical. If fire or spill occurs, use large amounts of water, flush skin for 15 minutes, and seek medical help for burns.
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The
American Insurance Association
Walsh explains vote on overriding Ford veto
Rep. William F. Walsh explained his vote to override President Ford's veto of the 5.3 billion jobs bill saying immediate action was needed to curb rising unemployment. He noted he faced pressure labeling the measure inflationary yet defended the bill as essential for the economy. Other lawmakers diverged with Mitchell switching to sustain after objections to pork barrel projects and potential private-sector impact.
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Washington
William F. Walsh
Dist
Ford
Walsh
Tam
House
James M. Hanley
Syracuse
Donald J. Mitchell
Herkimer
Matthew F. McHugh
Ithaca
Robert C. McEwen
Hanley
McHugh
Mitchell
White House
Air Force
Rome Air Development Center
RADC
Griffiss Air Force Base
Hanscomb Air Base
Massachusetts
Program in Park Postponed at Onondaga Park
Syracuse Parks and Recreation Commissioner Frank Kelly announced the Old Fashioned Day in Onondaga Park is postponed due to inclement weather. Grounds are soaked and muddy, and the program will be rescheduled for next week with a new date to be announced.
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Onondaga Park
Syracuse Parks and Recreation
Frank Kelly
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Everson Museum
City Parks Department
Arthur Weyhe
New York City
Urban Renewal Agency
Partment
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