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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
2
Luther Ringo of Decatur after 33 years with the Wa bash Railroad retires and receives a set of horseshoes for pitching to aid his lumbago. He says pitching horseshoes helps his back and brings him comfort in retirement.
A severe storm on Onondaga Lake knocked out power and ripped a Pennsylvania junior varsity shell. Eight crewmen were tossed or submerged, with the boat taking damage near shore and the coach’s boat staying aboard as others reached safety. Local linemen worked to restore service.
Arthur Levitt comptroller of New York State will be guest speaker at Flag Day observance in Lin Go auditorium promoted by Syracuse Lodge 31 HB BO. A 715 p.m parade through downtown Syracuse to Clinton Square will feature ten or more bands and drum corps and marching units from Elks lodges in Fulton Oswego Seneca Falls and Auturn. The Central High School program begins at 8 p.m. with a ritual ceremony. Mantey L. Markell will preside.
City to acquire and demolish Triangle Block across from City Hall for off street parking and redevelopment. Fourteen owners and eleven lessees were notified. Planning Commission and Common Council to consider the plan with a public hearing set for Friday June 22. If financing is found a municipal office building may be erected. if not the site could be sold for commercial use.
George L. Kelly 48 of Oakfield died at home. A Morrisville former resident, born May 12 1908 in Arkport, he was a bartender for Cherry Valley Inn. Survived by wife Blanche Pitman Kelly two daughters Pauline Crandall and Gloria Ernst three sons Gerald George Jr and Larry all of Morrisville nine grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral set for 2 p m Friday at Charles D Barker Funeral Home Morrisville with Rev Kenneth Slater. Burial in Morrisville Cemetery.
Cobus Cobas 43 of 20 Ash St. allegedly threatened and was kicked by Kitt Aisl Perents and Fred CoyDus of 1109 Wolf St. He suffered two black eyes a facial laceration a bruised left thumb and a fractured skull and was treated at St Josephs Hospital discharged June 3. A police court jury was set for Cobus with trial date to be determined as the Federal aid contract is pursued by July 1. A city appraisal and upcoming condemnation plan for the area around Wolf Street is outlined with possession expected by Sept 17 and offers to be made before condemnation starts. A city finance study by Horace J. Landry is underway at City Hall to review records for police and fire salary increases over the next 30 days.
Robert Van Slyke and Kenneth Van Slyke, serving 7 1/2 to 15 year terms in Attica State Prison, plan to appeal to the Appellate Division in Rochester next month. They contend threats to their wives, due process violations, warrantsless arrests, and 70 hours held incommunicado, plus alleged insufficiency of the writ petition.
Chief Harold F. Kelly orders patrols to strictly enforce licenses and stop riding double as summer vacation approaches. Blue tickets will be issued to rider and passenger for double riding after a recent accident left a 10 year old boy without a leg. Licenses are available at the Youth Bureau with a safety booklet. parents are urged to warn children.
Delegates of the New York Telephone Company announce removal of buried cable for housing developments, signaling a shift in infrastructure design. The old poles and lines are being replaced as part of a broader modernization effort affecting local wiring and service delivery.
The Board of Education will present a tentative 1957 school budget at an open hearing at 8 PM in the Board Building. It will be the largest local budget yet, with estimates up to 2 million dollars above last year’s 1.184 million. The board will unveil its plan during two sessions, facing salary decisions for 1,300 staff including 1,200 teachers, while city funds limit the total for 1957.
The City Health Department reports an early start to a mosquito and weed program. Crews will treat areas along Velasko Road to Delaware Street and nearby banks, aiming to reduce pests and improve sanitation.
Asher S. Cohen said he cannot oppose Frank Fernandez in the July 12 Solvay Board of Education race. Fernandez attacks call for stronger candidacy, claiming the Citizens' Committee chose another candidate after study. Cohen cited a well oiled political machine and said the committee will announce the opposing candidate soon.
Snotidaga Chapter of Civil Service Employees Assn holds election and installation of officers at 8 p.m. in McChesney Park field house. Reelection slate includes David D. Rogers president and Arthur S. Darrow first vice president. Board nominees include James Costigan Arthur Kasson Margaret Mootey Dorothy Reichert Helene Angeloff Arlene Brady Chester Duff Robert Sawyer. Delegates to state meeting listed: Darrow Bachman Gurniak Angeloff Brady Rogers Clift.
The Syracuse Housing Authority selected architect Fred B. O Connor for the new federal low income housing contract tied to the James Geddes Homes project. Chairman Philip M. Holstein noted O Connor previously designed 331 units and may continue the work, with sites not yet chosen but likely near the current Geddes Homes area.
Joseph T. Cook of 266 Tremanini Syracuse filed for bankruptcy in U S Court here. Debts total 1496 with assets of 85 for a car and 150 for a TV set. He is city employed and previously ran a trucking business in Geneva. papers filed by attorney Laws H Marian of Syracuse.
A Democratic County Committee meeting to nominate a new chairman after Charles H. Bogen’s departure may be postponed to next week. Governor Hogan stated he would not rush a decision and the delay was not yet explained, with talks of timing and agreement continuing.
A Lyncourt fireman was injured last night while inspecting a gas explosion at Court and Windham Streets. Lt. Kenneth Lesler injured his right hand jamming it between a door casing and an overhead door. He was treated at St Joseph's Hospital and released. Firemen said the explosion was touched off by gas fumes at the Alges Service Station intersection. No fire resulted.
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