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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
19
James A. Burke asserts that Attorney General John J. Bennett Jr. would carry Queens County by about 150000 if nominated for governor. Burke, at the New York State Conference of Mayors in Syracuse, warned of possible Nazi raids on major eastern cities and urged rapid civilian defense equipment for Queens and New York.
Florence R Knapp longtime Central High School English teacher and dean of girls resigns after 39 years of service. She was honored at a Monday dinner by Central High faculty while Dr G Carl Alverson Hal Eaton Ernest Conway and John Hummer praised her work and dedication.
An automobile belonging to Adrian Loomis of Cazenovia, reported stolen on June 7, was found today by Inspector Fred Fee of the automobile division. The machine was taken from the 200 block of West Genesee Street and found in the 900 block of that street, out of gas.
Gen Haskell state director of Civilian Protection warns that enemy attack in New York State is a real threat not limited to coasts. He cites upstate plants and cities from Albany to Buffalo as vulnerable and urges statewide blackout and improved air raid warning systems.
Maj. John A. Warner, superintendent of State Police, explains how the system will serve in emergencies and stresses training for auxiliary police. Earl Devendor, State water supply coordinator, outlines a mutual aid plan for water supply.
More than 200 mayors and representatives from cities villages and towns pledged allegiance to the flag at a Hotel Syracuse dinner addressed by Harold D. Smith director of the Federal Budget and James M. Landis director of the Office of Civilian Defense. Smith urged no tax cuts now and noted cities bear war burdens while Landis said civil defense plans must be carried out by cities. The speakers highlighted wartime economy shifts fewer city employees inflation fights and the need for municipal financial strength as America expends about 70 billion dollars in the year ahead. The event opened with a dimmed lights tribute and a pledge request by County Attorney Truman H. Preston.
Miss Evelyn Hubbard of 136 North avenue a clerk to the Army Aviation Cadet Selection Board and Pvt Johnny Berrigan a former clerk to the same board plan marriage after a quick engagement. Berrigan now in Bridgeport Conn after transfer for radio work and Hubbard notes a recent bed ring from him. They met while both served at the board when headquartered at the Yates Hotel and will wed in the near future pending date.
The assembly saluted the flag and sang the Star Spangled Banner as Rev. Francis Walters gave the invocation. Mayor Joseph J. Kelly of Buffalo presided and introduced Mr. Smith and Mr. Landis. The dinner drew representation from nearly every city in the state and many villages with several distinguished guests.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced a program inviting women aged 18 to 35 to learn aircraft mechanics at 75 dollars a month during training. Training will be at Rome Air Depot jurisdiction schools, with post training pay up to 1500 dollars annually for general mechanics helpers. Applications close June 15.
In Municipal Court Judge William T. McClusky ruled Western Union not an insurer of delivery but to use best efforts. Leo Blumberg sued for 35 cents plus costs after a telegram delay caused a failed calf shipment deal and the court ordered a 35 cent refund for poor service.
John E. Bond, 24, of Binghamton, was arraigned before Justice Homer W. Walsh on a petty larceny charge and held on $500 bail. He allegedly paid a $39.40 hotel bill with a check that had no bank account, after receiving $5 in change at the Jefferson Clinton Hotel. Also charged was Thomas J. Reed, 49, of 5319 South Salina Street, who pleaded not guilty and was held.
In a Salina Street case Reed is charged with stealing three Jet ters from Mrs. Barbara Zimmer on June 8. Bail set at 500 dollars until June 13.
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