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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
2
Newark rumors linger as Mrs. George Washburn plans to push the right hander toward a major league berth. The item notes two young Washburn children in the household and hints at scouting interest amid ongoing hopes for a pro call.
Six architecture seniors orally defended their thesis problems before a four member judging panel as the first senior thesis examination since the five year program began. Problems included a hospital a private school a civic nursing school a hotel and apartment project and a church and social center.
The American Red Cross local chapter reports a total fund of 5 512 97 with 608 51 added from the community. Syracuse residents rally to reach a 20 000 quota while Sidney Williams 726 Ostrom Avenue donates pennies to support relief efforts and an orphanage. A dessert price plan and a charity event are listed as additional appeals for funds.
Londoners faced a shock as Scotland Yard rounded up hundreds of German maids in the fashionable district during a swift roundup of enemy aliens. The workers were carted to concentration camps after a morning when bells rang for breakfast but produced no servants.
Rain yesterday forced postponement of the Can-Am game between the Ogdensburg Ottawa Senators and the Utica Braves in Ogdensburg May 27.
City Engineer announces installation of parking meters downtown Syracuse a week from Wednesday with completion before July 15. Rhodes Co lays meters from Adams to Oswego, 4 minutes per cent 8:30 AM to 6 PM weekdays, 90 day trial, 75 percent of fees go to company until paid.
Finance Commissioner Thomsen Marnnay announced pension payments for municipal police and fire will be delayed until after July 1 pending an actuarial survey. Commissioner Kennedy arranged a study to determine the debt impact if pensions are an accrued liability, based on an attorney’s opinion.
A city faces a question of liability for a bottla issue after July 1 as court action may settle whether the state constitutional amendments affect the public debt. The Syracuse pension revision revived the issue and reduced potential costs.
A brief note ponders the balance between lability and amusement in full consideration. It suggests that even when flexibility is welcomed a composed mindset remains essential.
May 21 report: Harry Davis hit a bases loaded four-run homer for Rochester in a 10 to 4 win over Baltimore. It marked the first four-run homer of Davis career.
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