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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
2
About 2,000 Syracuse University men gathered in the campus gym for a draft related test or examination instruction. A student leader with a sign was asked to leave after the protest began, marking the only reported disruption.
At the Central New York Yorkers convention in Fayetteville Manlius Senior Wellwood high entries feature a Syracuse China history display with early ware and modern examples. Other exhibits include a model of the Oswego Canal and a Gettysburg diorama highlighting local history in the Syracuse area as 3,500 youths tour sites around Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
The War Memorial crowd roared as James Brown billed as Mr Dynamite finally appeared after two hours with his 13 piece band and Go Go dancers. Police feared riots as fans pressed toward the stage while Brown delivered a fevered, fast paced set that included ten hits and a dramatic encore.
Jamesville DeWitt residents backed three propositions on land sales and funding. The church购 sale of the former baseball field for 7700 dollars passed 136 to 4, while a small triangular parcel adjacent to the field sold to Ti Orazio for 0 dollars passed 182 to ? The measure to return proceeds to the school district passed 133 to 7. A Stratford Festival program by Ramana B. is planned at Syracuse Public Library Social Room at 12 20 p.m. Wednesday with renewal planned in October.
O Connor president of the New York City Council visited Hancock Airport en route to Ithaca for a Demography gubernatorial forum. He was the only announced candidate. others include Prandin D Roosevelt Sr Howard J Samuels and Eugene J Nickerson. He spoke on Medicare costs and said a new program should be evaluated. He met County Chairman George W Van Lengen and local officials. he aims to address New York City Medicaid issues before announcing a run.
Burnet Pack Zoo director Charles Clits will resume duties tomorrow on a part time basis after a spell of illness. He was treated at the Veterans hospital for extreme exhaustion and will return to work gradually under medical guidance.
Syracuse police executed a warrant under the state narcotics act for supplying amphetamine pills to a 16 year old girl at a tavern. Investigators said Camillo Commisso furnished pills and housed two pill bottles found in his Onondaga Street apartment. The case marks the first felony under the new law with a maximum five year sentence.
The article notes a long Armed Forces Day luncheon at Hotel Syracuse with local business and military leaders in attendance. Major General Marvin Ty of the Ninth Air Force will present the Air Force Outstanding Award to Niagara Mohawk, while company president Carl Machald will accept on behalf of Niagara Mohawk. A naval veteran Admiral Lee, born to an Army colonel, is highlighted with WW II service and multiple decorations.
E R Dyer, executive director of the State School Boards Association, will address the spring conference in Albany. About 130 attendees from 30 communities are expected, with East Syracuse Minoa host district led by Albert Richeleer. The association includes 200 school boards covering over 89 percent of New York public school children. James Martin of North Syracuse will preside.
James Investors Ltd will begin construction on a 74 unit apartment at 915 James St. A permit issued yesterday by the Department of Building and Housing Central authorizes the project. The development, involving property formerly owned by IL W and G Th Cook and purchased from the Cook estate, totals about 1.55 million in city value. The building will measure 64 by 24 feet and include off street parking.
Long Westvale residents opposed a plan to partition part of Fay Road Minute Market to operate a package liquor store near Tiston Linden High School and St Charles Church. A Geddes Appeals Board hearing featured about 30 speakers arguing zoning restrictions and nonconforming use blocks.
Harold G. Crane of 307 Allen Road North Syracuse filed a claim against the city seeking 14000 damages. He says on February 1 the right front wheel of his truck dropped into a two foot deep hole on North Salina Street near East Division Street because the hole was not barricaded. The claim was filed with Assistant Corporation Counsel William P. Burrows.
County Judge Ormand N M Gate denied a defense motion for mistrial in the slaying trial of Manuel Johnson and Jackie Buffington, with a separate hearing ordered for Monday on the admissibility of statements. The case stems from the January 7 beating death of Beverly Abreu in Mattydale. Johnson testified, claims Buffington’s brother participated, and immunity was granted to William Buffington for a possible confession. The defense sought mistrial over purported statements obtained without warrants per the Halliday ruling, with a hearing to determine their admissibility.
Andrew G. Daigle of Boston will head the district office beginning June 13, replacing Robert R. Lapham who is promoted to special agent in charge of the Kansas City office. Lapham came to the district from Detroit in 1964.
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