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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

3

General Haskell Deflates Army Readiness Critique

New York National Guard commander Maj Gen William N Haskell charges the army is ill prepared citing shortages in equipment and training. He notes guardsmen equipment obsolescence and delays in ammunition requests while urging rapid improvements and a two ocean navy.

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Syracuse Officers Back Haskell On National Guard Equipment

Four Syracuse National Guard officers support General Haskell who criticizes a lack of proper equipment and training. They cite gas masks shortages and insufficient basic gear across units, urging improved supplies for field readiness and CCC training implications.

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Kite Flying Title Contests Set For Schoolboys

Schoolboys will seek kite flying titles in a scheduled event at a local venue. Officials, including Monta pal Peerertiom and Smih T Lowder, coordinate tests and heats starting at 10 AM. Additional events and the overall meet plan are outlined, with emphasis on junior competitors and age groups.

Windrede Montapal Peerertiom Gesamaserion Dales

Local Letter Tin Transcribed Muddled Note

Fragmentary OCR text shows a historical correspondence or notice. Names and places are unclear but suggest a dated communication about a deal or property against a tally or Bond. Rendering preserves uncertain elements as a terse card item.

Dean Mosher to testify at Onondaga Charter Commission hearing

Six witnesses scheduled to appear at public hearings in the Onondaga County Charter Commission. Dean Mosher of Syracuse University will testify as a private citizen. Hearings to cover towns Geddes Camillus Lysander Van Buren North Syracuse Salina Clay and more with next week dates expected.

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Driver Hurled From Sulky in Track Accident

John W Levland owner of the Clark Hotel suffered a left leg fracture and unconsciousness after his sulky horse threw him on the New Lorn State Far Ground track yesterday afternoon. He was found by horsemen near the grandstand and rushed to Lee Memorial Hospital in Lut on in fair condition with good prospects for recovery.

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Bridge Repair Diverts Cars Near Fayetteville

Detours are in place as May repairs to the Horse Creek bridge at Fayette lane divert eastbound traffic from Svracive to Tug Ittesdile and limit access to the Limetone Creek crossing. State crews, led by engineer Andi Maligun, aim to complete suspension of the Limetone Creek bridge and restore two-way traffic soon, with eastbound traffic rerouted via Manlias and Fayette routes.

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Five Deaths Of 4 Children To Be Lifted

Five small children of Mr and Mrs Gerard Porcelli died in a fire and suffocation. An inquiry was announced with joint coroners to probe the four deaths and public officials urged accountability and prevention. The children Gerard, Christine, Viola, and Victor were buried after a church service.

Uber Feu Gerard Porcelli Gilbert Lucet Common Council Parcells Sunda Thomas Riggerio Minster Herman J Haberer I Cordon A Porcell Gerard Schristine Viola Victor St Anthons of Padua

City Acts to Seize Tax Delinquent Property for City Use

The city moves in Supreme Court to secure title to a large parcel and an industrial building bounded by Turtle Street Oxwego Boulevard and Sunset Avenue. Formerly Hominc Corporation property, now held by the estate of Amela G Hotaling Morni. Delinquent taxes and penalties total $1137% with origins dating to 1930. The building houses Servicised Products Corporation and the city seeks a court confirmation of its secured tax title under a 1940 statute.

Stae Merwin Muniecio’s Real Estate Commission Supreme Court Turtle Street Servicised Products Corporation Lay

Sleepy patron pounds door until aid arrives at East Syracuse theater

Patrolman Michael Ganex found Patsy Sampogno at 3 4 AM after he slept through a film and pounded the front door for an hour. A match was lit to guide him out via the darkened theater and fire exit.

Patsy Sampogno Hartwell Steel S\acuse Patsy Jon Pats Carver

Man Sentenced to 60 Days for Fishing Reel Theft

Bernard Evans pleaded guilty to stealing a fishing reel from a shop on Korth Sahni Street. Acting on orders, the court sentenced him to 60 days in the waresville penitentiary. A co-defendant admitted involvement and testified the reel sold for about $1. The incident occurred at store W458.

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Small Town Editor Rising Force Named by National Group

Howard Palmer president of the National Editorial Association touts the growing influence of small town editors at a recent Syracuse event. The dinner featured remarks by Dr Thomas Ayards and honors for outstanding student journalism.

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Man Pleads Guilty After Tapping Beer At Club

Charles H Patterson of 510 East Fayette Street confessed to unlawful entry after disconnecting a beer hose at the Club on 27 South Salina Street. He received 40 days in the James penitentiary. Police say Patterson crawled through a window and drank beer, was found in a stupor near Star Alley with disheveled clothing.

Charles H Patterson East Fayette Street South Salina Street Mie Turst Fohee Jamesae Earl Max ” Patteson Star Aley

Lands Two Pike On Single Plug Tapper

Clifford Lemena of Tapper Lake lands a two pound speckled pike after a single cast while fishing with Jake May 16. Lemieux was angling nearby at Bos cher Eally when the two pike were hooked in the same area.

Jake Clifford Lemena Tapper Lake Angiers Sehen Dun Nice Lemieux Boscher Eally

Martha Reed Weds Robert W Parkinson in Chatsworth Tenn

Martha Reed married Robert W Parkinson on March 31 at Chatsworth Church of Our Lady in Chattanooga. Rev Father Soca presided, with Reed and Parkinson families attending. the couple will operate an antique shop in Philadelphia suburb after a Dent Worth venture.

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Witnesses Examined in Backus Estate Creditors Case

In federal bankruptcy court Referee Ben Wiles heard creditors of Irene Parker question Ella Backus and Joseph Meatward as executors of Harry Backus estate. Parker, Backus daughter, is an executor of a trust fund set by her late mother, while Ella Backus and Meatward face questions about surrendering funds to Sydney Cooper trustee. The incident stems from a prior judgment and a reopened proceeding in March 1937.

de Tate Harry Backus Irene B Parker Hubbell Avenue Ben Wiles Schauffman Parker Ella Backus West Borden Avenue Backus Jame Backus Parkers Frank Cooper Sydney Cooper Mirkauffman Yirs Joseph Meatward Harm Backuses John W Sadler

Two Women Sought For Short Changing Shoe Store Cashier

Police seek two young women who shortchanged a cashier at Shoe Company, 437 South Salina Street, by using a $10 bill for 25 cent polish and two $20s for a 15 cent brush. The manager LeRoy Appleton said one woman asked for larger bills during the exchange. Detective Edward Dolphin assigned to the case.

A Isle, Shoe Company South Salina Street LeRoy Appleton Wise Frances Wharton South Avenue Appleton Edward Dolphin

Indian Pleads Guilty To Theft In Alley Incident

An Indian defendant pleaded guilty to theft after an alley arrest by police investigating a complaint from Alfred Hobson of 315 Last Washington Street. Hobson reported being robbed of 30 cents in an alley on Last Favetic Street near 308 Hines. Sentencing set for a future date as authorities noted threats and weapons were involved in the incident.

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Optimist Club hears Dr Schnabel on wartime duty

Washington speaker Dr Grong D Sunnabed urges Americans to defend freedom while warning against premature war. The Optimist Club hears him discuss duty, dangers, and national resolve amid unsettled times.

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Dunbar Center Remodeling Nears Completion Plans

Architects finalizing plans for the Dunbar Center remodel and new facilities. The project funds include a $5100 045 capital campaign, with construction to begin soon and the building to reopen as a community hub on South Towersend Street adjacent to Pioneer Homes.

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County receives state relief funds for county payroll costs

The state reimbursed Onondaga County seventy two days for payroll related to relief efforts during the citation period ending December 31. The total payroll administration cost was partially offset by state funds totaling sixty one thousand five hundred twelve dollars, with prior adjustments noted. An Army Union dance event is planned at a local venue on Main Street with attendees including community figures.

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