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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1940
Page
3
Gov Lehman threatens veto of the upcoming budget as legislative action stalls. A proposed temporary commission to study worker rights and a bill restricting drug advertising are discussed, with party leaders and lawmakers weighing balance and timing.
A broken 16 inch water line near the top of Hill Street caused a major leak Friday night. Water surged from the joint near John C. Thanson Park into Frank Fin Street, flooding streets and forcing open hydrants. Officials say 100 000 to 150 000 gallons were lost and repairs continued into early Saturday morning as pressure dropped city wide.
Norman Thesnos, socialist thinker and author, to discuss Socialism at 3 PM Monday forum. Thomas, former Socialist candidate for U S president and chairman of the League to Set Industrial Democracy, will address the gathering.
Dr Ellenwood opens the Plymouth Congregational Church gathering with a morning talk titled Where Do We Go From Here Attendees include about 325 young men from the region and the Central New York Boys conference The program features religious services group meetings and a dinner at 615 Bass Plymouth Congregational followed by an evening service The YAV GA hosts a reception at the East Onondaga Street building with Paul Harris of Washington DC as guest speaker addressing What Lies Ahead in the national situation
A man identified as Theodore Yakes admitted an alleged crime before Supreme Court Justice Henry Kisnhall and was remanded to Scranton police custody. Scranton police plan to return him to city custody as part of a non support case and upcoming court appearance.
Weather Bureau officials say spring arrives March 20 but heavy snow persists with 824 inches so far, far above average yet shy of last winter’s 1025 inches in Syracuse. Temperatures cooled to 24 overnight, then rose to 38 by morning.
The estate of Sylvanus Y. Barker retired merchant who died in August in this city is valued with a gross estate of 146,763.72 and net estate of 135,672.25. The will distributes the estate to family members including Dennis L. Barker, Evelyn L. Shafer, Antoinette Barker, Cora Barker, Wik mot, and others. The gross estate comprises 119, seq20 securities, 55,700 realty mortgages, and deductions of 15,989.78 for funeral, administration, debt, and charitable bequests.
Washington dispatch notes a Washington Women’s informal press club dinner and probable guest list for potential future First Ladies. Franklin D Roosevelt expected as current First Lady and honored guest, with Eleanor Roosevelt among notable women writers. The report lists wives of Democratic and Republican officials and cabinet members as possible hostesses and reflects a broad interest in women achieving distinction across fields.
Thomas Midgley Jr of Worthington, inventor of tetraethyl lead, spoke to the Syracuse Chapter of Cornell Engineers at the University Club. He said medical advances may boost healing efficiency and open new research avenues, while noting many prospective breakthroughs lie dormant without active pursuit. The 1914 Cornell graduate was introduced by Joseph B. Campbell.
A mahogany coffee table found near Kirk Park sparked a police inquiry after a 18 year old woman named Artes Katherine Evans reported a top level assault and theft near her home on West B Avenue. The incident follows another similar attack in the area prompting neighborhood volunteer patrols. The table bears a serial number from Jamestown Furniture Manufacturing and police seek to identify its owner.
Washington March 9 supporters predicted the Amin committee would pass proposed amendments to the Wagner Act in the House this session but doubts lingered on Senate approval. The committee listed 17 changes aimed at consolidating the National Labor Board and separating administrative and judicial roles, sparking debate over the Smith amendments and broader labor reforms.
Edwant Francis Kruger of 504 East Jefferson Street and Tac Faviss Dolan of 504 East Jefferson are listed for marriage licenses along with Pha Hiden and Doris Elizabeth Sonlith of 3H East Colvin. The notice records multiple applicants and addresses in a single civic filing.
United States immigration officials and New York City police questioned hitchhiker Morris Plaskoff at the Providence Hotel Bowery in New York. Trooper Striter found a 1938 Austin passport in his possession. Plaskoff admitted hitchhiking to Canada for work and said citizenship papers were left in a suitcase in a New York hotel room. He pleaded guilty to hitchhiking and was sentenced to 10 years in Ta Annesville Penitentiary.
New York authorities investigate a series of threatening telephone calls aimed at 12 members of the Brinklyn Junior League. The calls, linked to a suspected gang, date back to 1933 and involved Miriam Lashley and her family. Police and federal agents pursue multiple angles to uncover the ransom demands and identify the perpetrator or gang behind the intimidation.
In Fairbanks Alaska March 37 spectators braved 40 below zero to watch Kokrine lead the annual Alaskan box derby finish last night. Jimmie finished second with a 12 dog team two minutes later. Arne Skaug placed white entrants. The event drew 98 competitors and featured a straight 32 mile course between towns over windy terrain including the Wickersham dome.
Washington March 9 ENS Democratic leaders fear campaign divisions may endanger the party’s presidential prospects. Senator Von Nuys says President Roosevelt’s actions appear to undermine Democratic chances and urged disclosure of his personal ambitions. The report cites disputes over nomination plans and Catholic religion concerns affecting the ticket. A Clarkburg accident ends a three year safety record with a fatality.
Ogdensburg leaders vow aid to war department exercises in St. Lawrence County with local cooperation. Mayor Francis B. Burl and group heads urge approval to hold maneuvers across farmland, drafting resolutions to press army officials. Plattsburgh and Jefferson County cited as staging areas for a 2000 square mile drill zone planned for western and eastern troops.
Prof Church, linked to Syracuse University, is named to the Photogrammetry staff of the International Society Photogrammetry. He also becomes chairman of the society's mathematical analysis committee and will brief Rochester engineers on photogrammetry at a Rochester meeting.
North Syracuse state troopers closed a case involving stolen junk from a remodeling site on Wells Avenue near South Sain Street. Witnesses identified Paul, Baker, and Radelt as handling the junk, with Hakee and McKenzie aiding. All three men were charged with petty larceny. Baker and Radelt were fined $5 each and McKenzie’s $5 fine was suspended upon later review.
Massena residents form a committee led by Thomas J. Say of the Massena Chamber of Commerce to raise funds for a Seaway project. Leonard Hi. Grice and T. McQuiggan named among members. A village fundraiser canvass will be staged as Massena hopes to lead northern New York in industrial expansion and attract new factories with cheaper power. The general committee will meet soon to plan a final drive.
About 50 superintendents and principals from upstate New York schools gathered at Syracuse University to discuss reading instruction. Dr Bernier E Leary, renowned in reading education, presented What Constitutes Basic Instruction in Reading at the annual spring readin conference sponsored by the School of Education.
WEEA service expansion aims to equip two Department of Public Works vehicles with radio gear. Commissioner Balancione announced plans to hire one two way radio machine and another receiving set only to speed emergency response and direct removal work.
New York report states Thel Van Ardey and Mellier triplets Ann Betty and Carol of Wantagh accepted leap year proposals from Brank Hin and Conrad. The families marked the occasion with a birthday gathering at the Van Alley home.
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