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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

3

Syracuse Delegates Ready Mind Open For Willkie Nomination

Mayor Rolland B. Marvin and William L. Hinds announce they will attend the Philadelphia Republican National Convention with open minds. They carry petitions from about 3,570 Syracuse voters backing Wendell L. Willkie and plan to add signatures before the convention opening.

Rolland B. Marvin Wiliam L. Hinds Onondaga-Cortland Syracuse Wendell L. Willkie Marvin Hinds Willkie Philadelphia Marvin and Hinds Samuel B. Sisson Comten Huntington B. Crouse Jjr Theodore E. Hancock William L. Broad Clellan S. Forsythe O. My. Ragsdale Grover C. Morehart J. Avery Bayer Richard E. Aaronson Sisson Philadelmnia Republican Party Roosevelt Forsythe Hancock Crouse Playor Marvin Republican State Executive Committee United States of America America New York State William L. Hinds Theodore Hancock Huntington B. Crouse, Jr

Merchants Warned of Counterfeit Check Scheme

Detective Capt. William Metzger warned merchants about a counterfeit check passer who defrauded a tobacco shop and attempted to pass checks at a gas line and East Fayette Street grocery. Detective Lots McMahon learned the suspect used a forged check for about 1520 words of value on a street.

William Metzger East Fayette Street Lots McMahon

Tax Map Adopted in Syracuse to Streamline Real Estate

Syracuse adopts a new tax map approved by the New York State Tax Commission under Commissioner William F. Canough and Mayor Belland Marvin. The 31 books and 17 plates designate all 55 000 parcels by number with plate and book references, simplifying research for officials attorneys owners and others.

Syracuse New York State Tax Commission Wiliam F. Canough Belland Marvin Canough Department of Assessment

Uncle Nephew and Pal Enlist With Army at Federal Building

Three Cortland County men enlist in the 16th Infantry at Fort Jay. Clinton Tefft 19 of R. D. J. Locke, Cortland County. Donald Tefft 18 of North Pitcher. James Bowers 18 of Triangle all sign up as longtime pals. Clinton and Bowers worked as skinners, Donald as a farmer.

Army Federal Building 16Th Infantry Fort Jay Clinton Tefft R. D. J. Locke Cortland County Donald Tefft North Pitcher James Bowers Triangle Bowers Cortland

Highway Shop Fire Threat Near Boiler Room in Jamesville

Fire broke out in a rubbish heap beside the boiler room at the Onondaga County Highway Department shop in Jamesville last night. The blaze, of undetermined origin, threatened several shop units before Jamesville firefighters extinguished it with no serious damage reported.

Jamesville Onondaga County Highway Department

Rubbish Fire Sparks Alarm in South Town Area

A rubbish fire at South Town send and Madison Streets set off an alarm for firemen at 12 30 this afternoon.

South Townsend Madison Streets

Extra Blankets Feel Good As Mercury Dives to 46

Syracuse residents woke to a 46 degree morning as a sudden cold snap struck, bringing sunshine, clouds, rain and a brief hail shower. The day marked the year's longest daylight period with summer starting at 8:37 tomorrow, while forecasters warned of continued cool, fair conditions and more chilly nights.

Mercury Weather Bureau

Gloves Trap Two Suspects In Pett y Larceny Case

Two suspects charged with petty larceny for stealing a pair of gloves pleaded not guilty in Police Court. A 38 caliber revolver and 25 pairs of gloves were found in a trailer tied to the defendants in Dewitt. The man faced an additional charge for possessing a firearm without a permit.

Awoman Jane M. Mevlers Genevieve E. Schneider John S. Schneider Jones' Boro, Ark Homer V. Walsh Schneider Chicago Jane Meyers New York City Dewitt Justice of the Peace Paul Witte Melvina Wilson Frank Leahy

A F L Group Chosen Bargaining Agency By Hotel Waiters

In collective bargaining elections yesterday afternoon cooks waiters and waitresses at Hotel Syracuse and the Onondaga Hotel chose the Cooks Waiters and Waitress Union 150 an A F L affiliate as their bargaining agency. Balloting was secret with Hotel Syracuse voting 78 to 37 and Onondaga Hotel staff 69 to 17 in favor.

Hotel Syracuse Onondaga Hotel Late Labor Relations Board Labor Board

Marvin Endorses Two Day Air Festival at Municipal Airport

Officials approve a two day air festival at the municipal airport with events, demonstrations and aerial displays. Mayor Ratland announced the plan in the morning briefing as part of a broader aviation celebration featuring pilots, exhibits, and awards.

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Court Hears More Evidence in $5,000 Insurance Action

Mrs. Sybella Shaver sues Metropolitan Life Insurance in a $5,000 case alleging overpaid premiums kept a policy active after her husband Roger B. Shaver died. The trial before Justice D. Page Morehouse continued in equity term as attorneys Milazzo Sposato and Searl represent the plaintiff and Walter C. Martineau and H. Ray Shinaman defend the company.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Sybella Shaver South Salina Street Supreme Court D. Page Morehouse Mr. Shaver Milazzo and Sposato Clifford H. Searl Walter C. Martineau H. Ray Shinaman

Crash Driver Fined in Police Court Assault Case

Thomas Cooper, 25, of 611 North McBride Street, paid a 5 dollar fine for failure to see his way clear after an accident at West Fayette and South Franklin Street on June 12. Michael Maluszczak, 29, of 109 Oswego Street, alleged Cooper struck him, but Maluszczak refused to press the assault charge. The third degree assault case against Cooper was dismissed.

Thomas Cooper North McBride Street Cooper West Fayette South Franklin Street Michael Maluszczak Oswego Street Maluszczak

Fire in Wastelands Threatens County Buildings

Waste oil and refuse burning in nearby dump lands threatened highway buildings near Jamesville reservoir last night. Jamesville volunteers, led by night watchman Martin Ochsner, battled flames as they neared a boiler room. Firemen used two hose lines to quell the blaze.

Jamesville Martin Ochsner

Canal Inspection Tour By State Deputy Commissioner

State deputy canal and waterways commissioner R C Hurlburd arrived in Syreenes for a two day routine inspection of the canal system. He is accompanied by Andrew London and will tour the district to review maintenance and operations. June 20 and related notes mention local political contests and a north men seat in the House.

Qind Wanaken Weenepury Mancs R. C.hurlburd Wa Ways Syreenes Andrew London Covernient Candiane Willink Defea' A. Loans Tedapendert

Red Cross Fund Reaches 28 665 Total in Syracuse Area

The Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports a total fund of 28 665.52 with a new 100 contribution from the Syracuse Brewers Exchange. Pupils from Pompey Grade School add to the National Children's Fund aiding refugee children. Washington reports warn of severe shortages in southern France and urges rapid local support.

Syracuse Brewers’ Exchange War Relief Fund Syracuse and Onondaga County American Red Cross Pompey Grade School National Children’s Fund Yvonne Merie Radway Eugene Bernard Strasburg Erwin Lang Anna Menninger Washington Ellsworth C. Beamon France Bordeaux New York Beamon Red Cross Red Cross Fund Eastwood W.C.T.U E. G. Dietrich James Street Margaret L. Crouse Daughters of Columbus, Inc North Syracuse

Pleads Guilty in Theft Of $10 From Friend

Ralph Carlo, 38, of Fennelton Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to petty larceny in Police Court for stealing $10 from Russell Shoup of the same town. Shoup wired friends for cash while both sought work in Syracuse. Carlo, posing as Shoup, obtained the money from the telegraph office and spent it. He was ordered held until June 24 for sentencing.

Ralph Carlo Fennelton Russell Shoup Syracuse Shoup Carlo Telegraph Company

Upstate Liquor Ring Members Sentenced in Conspiracy Case

Fourteen defendants in a large upstate alcohol ring were sentenced in Federal Court in Binghamton. Paul J. Fierro of Utica received 10 months in Broome County Jail and a $100 fine suspended. Alfred J. Fiore and Derwood Fleming drew six months each. John Maciel got 18 months plus $200. Several others received probation or suspended sentences. the operation spanned Forestport Utica Syracuse and Ogdensburg with raids following illicit stills found in 1939.

Binghamton New York John Knight Buffalo Paul J. Fierro Utica Broome County August Waldau Syracuse Mariano Longo Alfred J. Fiore Derwood Fleming Ogdensburg John Maciel Fiore Fleming Maciell Longo Costonde Aintshayty U. S Robert J. Leamy Oneonta Frank Barbara l Alder Creek Federal L. G. Denslow Forestport Cecil Densiow William Golden Og‘censburg Frank Absence 3d Inserra Alcohol Tax Unit

Ironing Board Blaze Quelled by Syracuse Firemen

Firefighters were called to three incidents in Syracuse this morning. They doused a rubbish fire on Westcott Street and Harvard Place, then tackled flames in an ironing board at 208 Genesee Park Drive. A basement smoke at 1127 Woodbine Avenue followed a furnace fire caused by disconnected pipes.

Syracuse Westcott Street Harvard Place Genesee Park Drive Woodbine Avenue

Children Lost in Woods Found as Search Begins

Two young siblings wandered into a patch of woods while picking flowers and were found by deputy sheriffs shortly after the search started. The Pratt and Pfohl families of North Syracuse and nearby residents assisted in the effort as authorities continued to sweep the area.

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