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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
3
Syracuse report outlines Marvin as the probable Republican candidate for the U S Senate, with Wilkie and local leaders shaping the NY field. The piece notes tensions within the Willkie faction, the Philadelphia nomination ties, and the potential impact on Willie’s campaign strategy and state delegation unity.
About 2000 school supervisors teachers and training teachers gathered in Syracuse for the semiannual meeting of the Steering Committee for Industrial Arts of the New York State Vocational Association. Albert Truman of East Rochester chaired the session with about 20 delegates from 24 regional districts attending. The group discussed problems policies and programs of the organization.
The article describes a rush at the Court House as theater and event organizers prepare for new tax rules. It notes a 31 percent tax on certain tickets, a 10 percent tax on others, and changes requiring price display and over stamping on hand tickets. It mentions theater owners and cabarets facing higher levies and the need to post prices publicly.
The two day Amboy air festival began at noon under overcast skies delaying arrivals. Exhibits filled the airport grounds as contests featured flour ammo balloon breaking and cross country spot landings. An aviation ball in the hangar led by Johnny Green’s orchestra capped day one. Organizers include Donald Watson and Robert E Fowler with park commissioner William A Barry and airport manager James E Walsh assisting.
Genevieve Reidy of 164 Grace Street is named official delegate for the Syracuse Alumnae Chapter at the 10th International Alpha Iota Sorority Convention in Chicago, set for July 4 to 7. The notice lists Reidy among the representatives and notes Alpha Iota’s ongoing efforts to maintain high standards.
Judge Drummond urged Rotary Club members to brace for a potential foreign attack as he warned of a conquering army and called for ready defense. He proposed seizing French and Dutch islands and endorsed a public figure as a moral leader in the crisis.
The New York State Guernsey Breeders Cooperative, based in Syracuse, lost its bid for exemption from a state farm marketing order in the Rochester area market. The Appellate Division ruled the organization must comply, rejecting claims that Guernsey milk’s superior quality should exempt it from uniform price regulations.
General Motors announced plans to double floor space at its Detroit Diesel engine division. The project adds 4600 square feet, a 280 foot extension, and a two story office building to increase capacity toward 379000 square feet. The original plant produced up to 3000 engines annually with 23 to 163 horsepower.
The New York State Christian Endeavor Union reelected Per L. E. H Smith of Buffalo as president for a second term. Also reelected were Mrs James F Hargrave Sand Lake as vice president and Wiss Wildred A L Christgau Pidgewood as recording secretary. First terms went to Onin J Lockwood Jr Binghamton vice president and Carlton Harrison Kenmore treasurer. Delegates to the 49th annual convention, ending tomorrow, consider youth problems in law.
Youth identified as 19 year old Fale from Marcellus was arrested on grand larceny first degree charges by Deputy Sheriff Paul Dear and John Head. The stolen 1940 coupe owned by Frank E Penny of 345 Bryant Avenue was taken at 12:35 AM from Marcellus and found six hours later on a dirt road a mile from Reynolds home. He was detained at the Sanderson Steel Company where he is employed.
Harry Cave of Oldshoma A and College was elected president today of the American Dairy Terence Association. The association voted to hold its 1941 meeting at the University of Vermont and the 1942 meeting at Michigan State College. J H Brandsen of Massachusetts State College was cited for outstanding contributions as a researcher, teacher, and editor and helped found the Journal of Dairy Science.
A 20th annual picnic to benefit the Jewish Home is planned at East Genesee Street Grounds. Mrs Herman Lerman chairs the women’s committee with Mrs Lichtman and Mrs Wolf Markham assisting. Entertainment includes band concerts, softball, races, and various field sports with more than 1000 people expected.
Funeral services are recorded for Mace Samuel L. Hollingsworth of 501 Scoville and for cadet Stanley at West Ger Military Academy in Chicago. Other names include Elmer C MacCren of 119 Holland Street and a Mrs MacCren, with surrounding notes about graveside collapses and Oakwood Cemetery during the wake.
Herbert L. Snyder a Syracuse University graduate is appointed to the student training division of Marrey Marra Company in Batavia. The announcement from Lan Louis Mitchell of the College of Applied Science notes he will attend a two week course covering all work in the department of agriculture.
In London on June 29 1940 General Charles de Gaulle estimated Britain must field 20000 tanks and 2160 warplanes to defeat Germany. A French representative in Britain stated de Gaulle would lead forces free from Vichy control while recruitment for the French Legion was expected to begin next week.
A man was killed and his companion seriously wounded while walking on East Keith Street in New York City. A revolver with five bullets was found in a nearby vacant lot. The victim is identified as John Farano. Police say the assailant fled and the motive remains unclear. The article also notes a local Willkie for President Club meeting planned at the home of George Marty Road and North Midlet Road.
Syracuse woman Arthur Baker of Buffalo William Jones of Watertown Yaor Benjamin Ash of Tobnson City join Townsend National Recovery Plan convention in St Louis Missouri. More than 15000 expected. speakers include Senators Mahoney Downey Holt and John L Lewis. 200 delegates from Central New York to depart Syracuse station tomorrow.
Willam Pratt, director of the WPA adult education project, announces a summer program at the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts, 407 James Street. A weekly drama and vocal music class runs July 2 to September 13 at 7:30 PM, under James F. McDonald, with registration daily or by phone. The course includes theater, dance, and stage revues ending in a student performance.
Local Red Cross funds reported reach 33310750 with new gifts from Lincol Store, United German Societies, Women of Polar, Joshua Lodge K of P, Circle G of the Pata Cena Presberan Church, Village of Lafayette, and a 28 from a bridge benefit. Youth Administration funding levels set for the coming federal year.
Casimer Adang and others were hurt when a bottle packed with gunpowder exploded during a sales convention at the Onondaga Hotel. Adang 19 is recovering at St Josephs Hospital as police investigate the incident and local officials respond to the emergency.
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