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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1944
Page
5
Wires toppled by a light breeze injure two people as authorities report a minor wind event. Rescue crews respond to the scene and secure the area while investigators document the incident. Local officials urge caution during windy conditions and remind residents to stay clear of downed lines.
Objections trimmed ballots for the spring primary with 28 candidates rejected from Democratic and American Labor Party lines. Ward by ward rejections and sustained petitions shape the party slate as officials prepare for a write in option and a mass meeting to decide opposition to Parkinson designee Frank G. Revoir.
The federal tax aid program reports rising support with estimates of 3 420 to 4 009 persons helped. Late closing hours drew many for income return preparation after 6 PM yesterday. At the War Bond window two clerks issued 21 367 bonds certified for cash to cover tax payments.
Entries from Syracuse high schools and nearby districts including Solvay Auburn Boonville Fayetteville Port Extension Marathon Skaneateles Manlius Fulton Morrisville North Syracuse and East Syracuse were displayed after a regional art exhibit featuring over 700 works. Awards were presented under Miss Eka BR Andrews, Syracuse Schools director and committee chair. The May 1 deadline for the Community Chest Emblem Contest was announced, with winners to receive a 25 war bond and runners up 5 25 or more in stamps.
Louis Friettaz of the Syracuse Glass Company reports to Patrolman Harold Oot that burglars entered through a rear door during the night and attempted to force the safe. Detective Lawrence Connelly is investigating.
The calendar lists important rationing dates for fuel oil meat and fats processed foods shoes gasoline stamps and sugar. It notes last days for Period 3 fuel oil stamps brown and green stamps Book 3 and 4 deadlines, and office hours for the Onondaga County Rationing Board at Park Avenue and Plum Street.
A woman and a boy were injured when struck by cars last night and today. A 65 year old woman from 1810 West She was taken to St Josephs Hospital with neck skull and leg injuries. A boy, Ronald Madette, 16, was injured on South West Street when a car driven by Watson Oaker struck him after a bus incident. A bitten witness, Miss Mary Stewart, reported a dog bite on Catherine Street.
The Holy Name Society of Blessed Sacrament Church James Street announces a three day spiritual retreat starting 7 30 P M tomorrow and concluding Sunday morning mass. Rev Bernard Frank of Company M C will lead with theme Inner peace through union with God in a world at war. George Tolmene y chairs arrangements.
The Navy seeks men to commission as officers. Lt. Perrin, new qualifications officer for the area, will interview by appointment on Fridays 10 AM to 7 PM at the South Salina Street recruiting office and on Thursdays 1:30 to 5:50 PM at Utica post office building. Applicants may be 1-A or hold draft deferments with employer release, age up to 35 general duty, exceptions to 30 for qualified candidates, engineers and business graduates urged, visual standards 10/20 correctible by glasses.
Lt Col Parker EL Parker 40 son of Mr and Mrs Burton Parker reported wounded in Italy. He was hit morning Feb 7 and later wounded again at a hospital, description notes shrapnel to body and feet. He traveled by base hospital and ship on a five day journey and expects to leave hospital in months. His wife Mrs El Fiske lives in Wollaston Mass and they have two sons and a son-in-law serving.
Mrs Mildred Alm Baker of 159 Greenland Drive Syracuse received the first word from her husband Pvt David N Baker 23 a prisoner of war in Germany since Feb 17 1943 The letter dated Sept 19 1943 said he is well and working and asked for tobacco and heavy work shoes He enlisted June 11 1942 and was married May 29 1942 to Mrs Baker daughter of Mrs Clara Baker of Brewerton The family learned of his status from the Red Cross April 13 1943
Mrs. Thomas J. Dugan of 1415 Suiciland Avenue reports her son Pvt. James Dugan, captured at Corregidor, is a prisoner of war at Cantabawa internment camp in Japan with YMCA facilities. Dugan, a Central High School alumnus and former Syracuse YMCA swimming instructor, entered service in March 1941 and served in an aircraft warning unit.
Pvt Albert Mueller 18 from Marcellus R D has been wounded in action in Italy per War Department. He was overseas since Thanksgiving after serving in North Africa. Mueller worked for Kallfelz Brothers Baking Co before enlisting in June 1943.
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