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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1940
Page
2
A local grocery store owned by Mayer L. Black on Tempie Street reports a burglary. Thieves entered the premises and stole about 60 cents in cash from a cash box or till. Police were notified and are investigating the intrusion.
A municipal survey convened by Major Rolland and officials from the Police and Fire Departments examined the cost of city pension plans. Attendees included Mayor Kennedy, Police Chief William E. Rapp, Fire Chief Howard Grez, and pension group leaders. Estimates show city pension costs could reach up to 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 dollars annually, with current retirees and system linkages highlighted and the need for actuarial review emphasized.
George H. Allen, 65, found dead in a fire-swept shack in Sprmal Dispatch Savannah. Body identified as Allen after smoldering blaze. foul gas suspected. Coroner Charles Wright and Wayne County Sheriff Charley L. Wright report Allen burned to death. investigation continues. Marriage licenses listed include George Henry Cornish and Helen Mary Mahai at 408 Kirk Street, Solvay.
Skis ferry workers out to tapped maple stands as Colverneun Marth Stve North Catnitry reports sap gathering begins with snow and sleds. Hinton Storia and sons on Black Lake tapped 1700 trees, hauling sap by sled while workers distribute loan applications for 1930 emergency credit and feet loans at the Pay Bureau office in the Forest Building, Wednesday April 3.
An announced change lists the On gndrga Counts Einstéin Chute event moved to Friday night at the Federal Building, Robert & Church. The Ferme Bureau office confirms the new venue and time details amid ongoing storm conditions.
Police report a two-vehicle crash in Brewerton left four people injured. A Greyhound bus and an automobile collided after slipping on ice between snowdrifts, pinning one vehicle to a snowbank. Passengers and the drivers sustained various injuries, with medical aid at the scene.
James Cooney enlisted at Syracuse on December 24 and began routine preliminary training at Newport before transfer to the Navy trade school in Warfolk Way. Lealulay Jrwes Coonry of 4h North Alvord Stroul witnessed the entry as Goodey received the world.
Pompey remains largely cut off in Onondaga County with drifts blocking streets. County snowplows cleared a single artery to the village, allowing limited travel from Dansville toward Pompey. Residents on Ridge Road ferried supplies to marooned families, making two trips with baskets and carrying provisions.
Preparations began to supply polling places for the April 2 primary. Supplies listed include enrollment books, primary poster cards, distance marker cards, tally sheets, pencils and pens, ballot boxes and keys, inks, ballots, notification notices, ballots, and installation items. Inspectors receive notices and booths tables and chairs are to be delivered to each polling place.
Edward Kassal of 21 East Fayette Street sues Ons Ondeaga County alleging a heavy iron pan fell on his font while a surgeon attended, claiming improper care and a resulting injury. The complaint seeks $26000 in damages plus related costs.
Mrs William H Corwith national president of the American Legion Auxiliary will be guest of Tamara ft dine at the Onontaga Hotel Tuesday at 7 PM The event is arranged by Mrs Leon M Reistel chair of the IM district and a large committee with Mrs Herbert Halley assisting The readable text notes the district wide preparations for the affair and Mrs Corwiths role as guest of honor
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