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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
2
Democratic county chairman search continues as Republicans hold a strategy session for fall campaigns. Leaders report party splits, potential shifts, and calls for possible court recounts after tied results.
A county welfare department report released today shows a drop of 90 welfare cases in Way compared with April. Commissioner near Abbott notes 6,629 people received welfare aid in May, up from 6,378 in April, while child welfare cases rose by six and hospitalizations increased by 72. Home relief fell from 1,047 to 341 and old age assistance declined from 2,431 to 2,399. In a separate note, police report a hit-and-run incident on Greaves Street near Highland Street, with Loretta C. Malek charged with driving without a license and leaving the scene after her car struck a parked vehicle. she admitted involvement and was cited for arraignment in Traffic Court.
The will of Gilbert A. Suits filed in Surrogate Court awards his entire estate to his wife Mildred Suits of 146 Darlington Road. Suits died March 26. the document dated October 13 1955 designates Mrs Suits as executor and sole beneficiary.
Patrols to study a week long rollout of the Harrison Street eastbound lane from State to Thornden Park Madison Street westbound from park to State and University Avenue south from Erie to University Place plus Walnut Avenue north from University Place to Erie Boulevard. Police chief Harold Kelly urges leniency as drivers adjust and directs traffic unit to brief crews and issue patrol caps and prowler checks.
Myron E. Calkins, 23, of 365 Beach Rd Solvay, was nabbed after an 80 mile an hour pursuit on State Fair Blvd. Patrolman Henry Kraykowski said Calkins forced motorists off the road by veering into oncoming traffic while attempting a traffic stop. The chase began around 9:45 p.m. when Calkins ran a red light at Hiawatha Blvd and State Fair Blvd. He was scheduled for arraignment on a dangerous driving charge.
Nicholas J. Marino of 410 Hartwell Ave. filed a $15,000 action against the county claiming injuries from a January 22 collision in Thompson Reach near Caleb Ave when a deputy sheriff’s patrol car struck his vehicle from behind after he slowed at an intersection. The suit names no deputy.
Two Eagle Scout badges will be awarded at the annual June Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 2 of Erwin Methodist Church. Terry Colvin and Fred Mowry will receive Eagles, with First Class badges given to Richard Tucker James Warntz and Robert UpNinger. The court, conducted by Explorer Scouts Scott Caxi son and Richard Tucker Burr Boldgett, will be led by Troop Chairman Per Lee Noxon and include awards to many Second Class and Tenderfoot Scouts.```
Industrial Commissioner Isador Lubin announced a state safety campaign starting with foundries. A 60-person safety task force trained at NYU and Cornell will visit over 300 foundries next week to boost accident prevention and ensure regulatory compliance. The effort targets high hazard rates and wages losses, outlining a realistic plan to augment inspections with proactive safety measures.
College of Forestry board told trustees in Marshall Memorial that foresters face peak job availability with 4 positions per graduate in some areas and overall US numbers rising from 5,000 in 1946 to a high of 17,000. Dr. Hardy J. Shirley cited growing demand for master’s and doctorate holders, while board announced retirement and appointment of Dr Paul Graves. A tour of the Hugh P. Baker Forest Products Laboratory followed.
Joseph M. Ganamo, long time art teacher in Woodstock and West Glens, accepts a superintendent style post at Mt. Vernon School. He will study for a doctorate at Columbia University while teaching. Ganamo, Syracuse University graduate, previously oversaw a pupil art exhibit in Woodstock Gallery. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gandino of Olive Street.
The Joseph Ricciardi Co led four bidders for a 12 inch combined sanitary and storm sewer on Kinne Street. Ricciardi bids $10,910, Syracuse Constructors $10,983, N R Spench & Sons $12,784, and Nicuta and Biachi $14,749. The work runs from St Anne Drive west to the center line of Hixson, and from Kinne Street ninth to 225 feet north of the center line.
The State Department of Labor Minimum Wage Board for Retail Trade has postponed a hearing to revise wage rates. The session will be held Monday, June 25, at the Courthouse after originally being scheduled for next Tuesday.
City reports water main on Hickok Ave and nearby streets boosted supply by one third. Project cost 30000 raised flow from 4600 to 6120 gallons per minute for Eastwood area. Northcliffe Hillsdale and Ashdale segments improved pressure after prior winter criticism.
The elevation of Rt Rev. William L. Walsh to monsignor is celebrated at a testimonial dinner in his honor. The June 74 event at Hotel Onondaga features a planning committee including Mrs. Palermo, Mrs. Del Vecchio, Mrs. Manderino, Mrs. Colagiovanni, and several others, with a large list of organizers and guests.
An eight year old boy suffered facial cuts and knee bruises after stepping into the path of an eastbound car in the 2900 block of James Street at about 1 30 p m yesterday Patrolman Lawrence Doodigian said Gerald A Clark Jr of 117M Midler Avenue was treated and released from St Josephs Hospital Driver Charles Bugnacki 21 of 1026 W Belden Avenue was the driver of the car police said
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