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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
2
Councilman Harold Roderick proposes lane discipline for large trucks using city routes. He cites complaints about center lanes blocking autos and slow starts after stops. He may seek signs at truck arteries like Salina and Eric died to keep right lanes clear.
A Syracuse woman, Joan Zell, 24, of 113 Searboro Dr, was hospitalized with a forehead laceration after a two car collision at South Lowell Avenue and Tompkins Street about 8:30 AM. Ralph J. Fairfield collided his car on Tompkins Street and turned left onto Lowell Avenue. Patrolman Joan A. Glavin issued tickets for improper left turn and no license on person.
Two residents were treated at St. Joseph's Hospital after separate home mishaps reported by sheriff deputies. Margaret Knafele, 11, of 5035 Bazernurst Ave East Syracuse, fell from her bicycle and cut her right knee. Mrs. Jean Adsit, 37, of Young Rd Brewerton, broke her left leg in a fall at her home.
Angelo Vigilotti, 25, of 2508 Lodi St., pleaded guilty in Police Court to disorderly conduct and paid a $25 fine. Acting Detectives Ambrose Linehan and Robert McCarthy charged him with causing a disturbance in a hotel bar and noted he refused to give his name.
Councilman Harold B. Pogerick proposed a two hour parking ban in the downtown shopping area from 7 30 to 9 30 A M to free spaces for customers. He cited meters and early hours workers as hogging spots and said the plan could boost business while easing traffic and deliveries during peak hours.
The 3d District Democratic county chairs in Albany plan to endorse Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. for the gubernatorial nomination. Roosevelt already has support from O'Connell Albany County and Mahoney Eighth District. A Saratoga meeting of Fourth District leaders looms Saturday with widespread expected endorsement. One chairmen reportedly opposes Farley. NYC leaders have not pledged support.
Syracuse Board of Education approves a five year plan for school building and improvements totaling 5.6 million dollars. Projects include new elementary schools, additions to Van Duyn Salem Hyde Sumner Croton and Merrick, a junior high, a technical high school unit and repairs. Funding spread across 1955 to 1959 with annual repair and playground allocations.
More than 560 lawyers and Onondaga County Bar Association members attended a bake and skit event in North Syracuse. The program featured parodies set to music, honoraries including a playful Oscar prize for Councilman Joseph Grosso, and a list of committee organizers.
Plans in 1958 call for a 13‑room Brighton Elementary at 480,060 cost with 60,000 for Nichols space and 7,000 for Hughes equipment. 1959 includes 25,060 equipment purchase for Brighton. Dr. Harold L. O Neal outlined the proposal after enrollment study. A public hearing on the 1935 budget is set for the next Board of Education meeting.
Tonight residents are asked to call 76 8328 before 6 PM or 2 0331 after 6 PM to donate to a new Rescue Mission. A volunteer will pick up gifts at the caller’s home. Campaign chairman E M Farmer says this telephone campaign replaces a house to house canvass.
Traffic was tied up on the New York Central line in Belle Isle yards after a flat car of a Buffalo to DeWitt freight train caught fire around 6:25 AM. Fire crews from Solvay controlled the blaze quickly as hoses lay across the main rails until the car was moved to a side track.
Lewis H. Ryan 35 of 430 Nottingham Rd will be arraigned for failing to keep his car under control after it struck parked cars along Route 11 in North Syracuse at 2 35 AM. The crash pushed a car into another, then rammed a third vehicle before tearing into Howards Drug Store and Market Basket Store windows.
Robert McEwan, a Canadian cabbie from Ottawa, picked up a passenger offering a large bill to drive to the United States. At Carvallo's Restaurant in Syracuse he lent his cab to a man for a friend, who failed to return the vehicle. Police recovered the cab at Cavallo's Restaurant and both men left for Ottawa.
Federal Judge Stephen W. Brennan allowed defense attorneys for Paul Titus of Auburn to examine bank records of the Sv Trust Company. A show cause order was presented by Titus counsel Willem Barron to inspect the records. Retrial for Titus on misapplication of more than 2009 in funds is set for June 9 in Albany before Judge Brennan.
NEW OFFICERS and directors of Syracuse Chapter National Association of Cost Accountants will meet tonight at the Citizens' Club 282 James St. A dinner precedes the meeting. Robert E. Hempter of Niagara Mohawk Power Corp is president. George H. Reagan of Remington Rand vice president. Horace J. Landry vice president. Jacob E. Frey treasurer. Miles E. Signer secretary.
Francis W. Bishop of East Syracuse pleaded innocent to larceny in Police Court before Judge P. Leo Dorsey. Bail set at 35000 for June 25. Bishop allegedly cashed a $20 check May 27 to a fictitious clergyman, knowing no such person or account existed.
First District Councilman Joseph Grosso warns the city sewage sludge disposal project is bogged down on the shore of Onondaga Lake. Public Works Commissioner Charles Stanton moved equipment to the South Side. a new trench digger was not yet purchased. Expenditures of 5000 were approved by the Common Council for the machine.
George Lee aged 21 of 515 Madison Street received five years probation in County Court after being charged with second degree rape of a 14 year old girl on AD 26. Two other trials were set for today including Woodrow Bibbs 32 on burglary and grand larceny charges and Will Perryman 46 facing second degree assault. Bibbs allegedly broke into Henry Werts home and stole a television on Feb. 25. Perryman is accused of attacking Rohnert Jordan at the County Home on March 20.
Administrative changes announced in the Jamesville DeWitt Central School District shift leadership for adult education and special services. Clifford Knapp, longtime Jamesville School principal, will lead the new program while Richard McGee steps into a teaching role with nine years at Jamesville.
One year after its dedication the Syracuse VA Hospital has grown to 485 staff including doctors nurses and clinicians. It remains affiliated with the State University Medical Center and is a center for cardiac surgery general medical research and radioisotope programs. Over 300 volunteers contribute about 1600 hours monthly to support patients and operations.
In Sta the Merrian district names Pract Predericze Meziars as principal of the new secondary school. Theodore Calver remains principal at De Witte Bacon School. Johnny Bortz continues as district business manager.
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