Proposed Boys Nation Headquarters Endorsed by State Leader
Governor Frank Batug of the Empire Boys State advocated permanent headquarters in this state at the Manlius School. He proposed a national body with senators and representatives from each state and urged buying a war bond for postwar equipment. A Scroll to President Roosevelt expresses wartime cooperation. Robert Vanderlip was defeated by Batug and became secretary of state.
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Frank Batug
Empire Boys
Manlius School
Batug
Roosevelt
Robert Vanderlip
Scroll of Support Sent to Roosevelt by Boys' State
A scroll presented by the American Legion Boys State assembly at Manlius and read by Gov. Batug was sent to President Roosevelt at the White House. Signed by four state officials, the message pledges youth support for four freedoms and equal treatment, and expresses commitment to democratic principles and public service.
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Roosevelt
Boys
American Legion Boys’ State
Manlius
Bruno W. Randolph
J. Stirling Getchell, Incorporated
New York
Frank Battg
Niagara Falls
Batug
David Hunt
Manhasset
Robert Vanderlip
Newton R. Brown
New York City
American Legion
United States
New
Boys’ State
Stephen B. Randolph
Sylvester T. Kolassa
Lafayette High School
Buffalo
Robey W. Johnson
Syracuse
Draft Dodge Suspect Held in Buffalo Trial
Syracuse reader report notes Dominic Suchorowski aged 22 rests in Buffalo on burglary third degree and petty larceny charges involving a church poor box theft. The clipping praises his leadership and service while the Draft Board questions his reporting history amid wartime tension.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal of” Priday
Elmo B. Shipman
Detroit
Merly
Syracuse
Buffalo
Atlantic
Iman
Missing 1941 draftee Suchorowski Sparks Search
In April 1941 draft records show Suchorowski did not report for induction. Officials say he returned a questionnaire stating he would refuse entry to the Army. Ralph L. Emmons, U S district attorney, asked the FBI to pursue the missing man after reports he vanished two days before the scheduled induction.
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Board
Draft Board
Suchorowski
Ralph L. Emmons
United States District Attorney
Soldier’s Father Located via Herald Journal Aid
Private Walter B. Shipman wrote from Fort Eustis to seek help locating his father in Detroit Michigan. A recent Herald Journal news item aided the Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter of the American Red Cross in assisting the search.
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iNews
Walter B. Shipman
FortyEustis
Detroit
Mich
Herald-Journal
Shipman
Syracuse and Onondaga County
American Red Cross
Knapp Estate Appraised At 51228 Net For Tax Purposes
J Wiltsie Knapp former vice president and manager of Precision Castings Company left a net estate of 51228 per tax appraisal approved by Surrogate John W Sadler. The estate passed to his widow Florence E Knapp of 321 Rugby Road with 1560 shares of Precision Corporation stock included. Before debts and admin costs the gross was 50453. Another appraisal shows Elmer E Amidon's net estate at 36225 mostly in bank accounts. the estate passed to Phoebe Brinkerhoff and Belva Edinger.
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J. Wiltsie Knapp
Precision Castings Company
John W. Sadler
Florence E. Knapp
Rugby Road
Precision Corporation
Elmer E. Amidon
Phoebe Brinkerhoff
Onondaga
Belva Edinger
Cortland
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Salina Street
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Wal Due
Goa
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