The Post-Standard from Syracuse, New York • Page 15

12 THE POST-STANDARD, Feb. 11,1970 I Million Assured for mn By MAURICE D. LEE A "windfall" of $9.4 million of federal funds for restructuring the vast Syracuse Hill neighborhood area yes- terday was announced, by Mayor Lee Alexander at a hurriedly called press conference at City Hall. Alexander was advised of the grant by U.S. Senators Charles Goodell and Jacob Javits, who have worked closely with urban renewal officials to get the "hill" neighborhood development project approved on the 1 Washington, D.C., front.

They said in their announcement the grant of actually $9,422,425 and loan of $10,378,675 to Syracuse will make possible the acquisition of 91 parcels of land, clearance' of 113 structures and relocation of 36 families who face displacement because of renewal plans. The area involved in the uplift project is bounded by Interstate Route 81, Erie Boulevard E. and the Syracuse University campus. The announcement of the grant that will be used to rehabilitate a sizable section of the city followed receipt earlier in the day of a $2.5 million grant to aid the Model Cities project. The mayor who was joined by Ur- a Improvement Commissioner John W.

Hildebrandt for the conference related how the money for the "hill" project would be used to revitalize an area on which urban renewal officials have been working for some time. Ultimately, with another $6 million reserved for a further expansion, the whole over-all project will approximate $20 million of federal funds. Important about first stage use of money assured by federal government, the mayor said, will be the clearance of 113 buildings tabbed as substandard. Thirty-six relocations arepjanned. In the 335-acre site, Alexander said, a new postoffice will be constructed at Erie Boulevard E.

and Teall, Avenue at a cost of from $3 to .5 million. This much has been reserved for construction on a 15-acre site. Hildebrandt said that new housing in the area will be one of the more important projects embodied in the "hill" renewal program. He said other aspects include institutional expansion that will benefit Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital and Syracuse Uni. versity to a degree.

A limited amount of rehabilitation will be undertaken, Hildebrant said. But the 1,000 new units of housing Project be of far greater interest and will serve to close the gap somewhat on the need for more housing the city faces. The mayor told newsmen at the conference the city has been striving for eight years to improve downtown and concentrating much of its interest on this revitalization. He spoke of the possibility of adding another 91 acres to the "hill" redevelopment when additional funds are assured. The expectations are that the renewal plan can begin as early as April, with the first flow of money into the city provided in the initial grant, Hildebrandt said.

1 Elderly Woman Killed in Automobile Mishap Troopers, left, are shown measuring distance from the point of 'impact last night after Mrs. Maria Peta 74, of Cold Springs Liverpool, was killed by the auto in background. Troopers said the accident apparently occurred while Mrs. Peta along Long Branch Road at Route 370. She died Hospital of multiple fractures and head injuries.

was walking at Memorial man An elderly Liverpool woman suffered fatal injuries last night when she was struck by a car at Long Branch Road and Route 370. Mrs. Maria Peta, 74, of Cold Springs Road, died at 9:15 p.m. in the emergency room at Memorial Hospital. The ac- i cident occurred about 6:20 A spokesman for the hospital said Mrs.

Pela suf- fered broken arms, legs and "head injuries. Trooper Robert D. Warren of the Liverpool substation said Mrs. Peta, who was totally deaf and wearing dark clothing, was walking north on Route 370 in the driving lane of traffic and was struck by a vehicle driven by Mrs. Mary D.

Landers, .30, of 120 Kings Park Road, Liverpool. Trooper Warren said Mrs. Peta had a hearing aid, Tjut was not wearing it at the time of the accident He also said the road was not lighted. Warren said Mrs. Peta was thrown approximately 80 feet Teen Denies Harassment from the point of impact and that her body had shattered (he windshield of the vehicle.

She was taken to the hospital by Eastern Ambulance. Mrs. Landers' husband, John Landers, a passenger i the car suffered cuts of Ihe face from flying glass. He was taken to Memorial Hospital by a passerby. He was treated and released in nood condition.

No charges were made. Warren said there were no witnesses to the accident, but that Mrs. Peta apparently was walking away from her home when the mishap occurred. She lived alone. An autopsy will be performed this morning at the County Medical Examiner's Office.

5 Guilty Pleas Received onvicted gree robbery in an incident on April 24, 1969, in the Town of Clay. Sentencing was set for April 23 on the assault charge. Richard W. Rogers, 24, of 126 Baker Seneca Knolls, pleaded guilty to third degree burglary. He was accused in an incident Sept.

4, 19fi9, when he allegedly entered Kelly's Store, 1818 Slate Fair Town of Van Bur- Saunders Dorsey, 16, of 3817 E. Genesee pleaded innocent yesterday in Police Court to a charge of harassment. He was released on parole and trial was set for March 26. He was arrested Monday night for allegedly refusing to leave a dance at Henninger High School. levance $50 for Parking Ronald Jenkins of 2315 E.

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West yesterday was convicted of third degree burglary by a County Court jury of six men and six women. Murray was accused of burglarizing the a i 11 Drive-In Restaurant on Route 91 on June 18, 1969. He had been charged along with two brothers, William Van Patten, 21, and'John Van Patten, 18, and James F. Swank, 18. Swank pleaded guilty to the charge on Jan.

7. Asst. Dist. Atty. Frederick J.

Scull in prosecuted the case, and Richard Lyons represented Murray. Acting county judge a i Gingold presided. Another case of third degree hurlary continued in County Court yesterday. Clarence Martin, 19, of 719 Butter, nut is accused of entering the Union Cigar Store, 701 N. Salina on Jan.

21, 1969. Asst. Dist. Atty. Joseph S.

McMahon is prosecuting the case before County Judge Ormand Gale, while Martin's attorney is William Baker. Five guilty pleas also were received yesterday. Allen D. Rio, 24, of West Monroe, and Gerald D. Bray, Tfllf 24, of 183 Bishop plead- I I I 3 I UIVC ed guilty to second degree assault, a class felony, before Acting County Judge Laurence Wood.

The two also had KApr been charged with second de- 'Tlwl 3 HI Burglars early yesterday broke into a S. Salina Street automobile dealer's showroom, stole a set of car keys and license plates and then drove off in a $2,400 Mercedes-Benz automobile from then-sec! car lot, Victim of the intruders was A. Robert Perry 4727 S. Salina St. The theft was reported to police by Vice President Robert Perry.

Policeman William Phelps said the thieves broke a garage window to get in and stole the keys and plates from behind a counter. en. Judge Wood set sentencing on the class felony for April 30. Merrill E. Confer, 31, of 303 Shonnard pleaded guilty to third degree burglary.

He had originally been indicted for second degree burglary in an incident at 365 Richmond Avc. lie allegedly in change from the premises. Sentencing was set by Judge Wood for May 5. rgla ry Van William Kilbourn, 23, of 316 Seymour pleaded guilty to first degree perjury, a class felony. His testimony before the rand Jury on Dec.

2, J968, and in the jury trial of Elwood Webster and Randall Fyfe on June 16, 1969, was found to be false in that his statements on the two occasions were inconsistent. Judge Wood set sentencing for March 19. The Village of Solvay scheduled grievance day from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the village hall and set Feb. 23 for a zone hearing on moving back tLe line on apartment houses at Center and Third Streets during a village board meeting last night.

In other action, the board heard a complaint from six Keys, Plates, women representing six of the 11 families at Heritage Circle regarding condition of the road. The women asked that the board put pressure on the contractor to finish the road to village specifications so that the village can take over its maintenance. They were told by Deputy Mayor Patrick Baratta that it was a private road and the board was powerless to help. Baratta promised, however, to arrange for a meeting among the Heritage Circle families, members of the village board and the contractor. The board accepted the resignation of Charles R.

Ilines from the Tanner. Hose decided to accept the village water department's specifications to buy a four-wheel drive truck and tentatively approved the fire department's request to purchase a new hose. Bids for the truck and hose will be opened in the near future, a board spokesman said. Baratta presided at the meet- Alexander Thrilled By Model Cities Aid Thrilled by word yesterday from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that $2,521,000 of federal money is available to Syracuse this year for the Model Cities program, contingent on the program's advancement in the next two months, Mayor Alexander pledged he personally will see that it does advance. An election Saturday to choose neighborhood representatives to the city demonstration agency will be a first step toward getting the program in the proper focus.

Seventeen neighborhood residents are to be chosen to serve with 16 other persons appointed by the mayor. The group when organized will begin planning priorities for the project. Alexander told a news conference the election and the beginning (if active planning arc crucial to the city's eligibility for first phase funding. The deadline for the first action plan is April 15. The mayor revealed he has been advised by Joseph Goldman, assistant regional administrator for Model Cities, the target figure is not a formal endorsement of federal funds.

The actual amount of the grant will depend on review of the city's application and the city's capacity to carry out an effective program, Goldman informed the mayor. Alexander said he is taking steps to assure acceptance by selling up a series of meetings with Mis Rebecca Williams, regional Model Cities liaison of HUD. a will carry forth a total commitment and involvement of the mayor's office in the five-year re- vilalization program. He also said he has established a closer contact with citizen participants in the Model Cities neighborhood on the premise that success of the program is to be determined on how well neighborhood residents work together in partnership with the city in tiie plan for change. mayor has sent his personal staff members into the model neighborhood to assist in the complicated process of up Saturday's election.

2 Arrested On AWOL Charges Police armed with warrants yesterday arrested two men on charges of being AWOL. Arrested were Kichard Luzzi, 21, of 100 Boston charged with being AWOL from the Air Force, and Joseph R. Owens, 23, of 107 Lombard charged with being AWOL from the Army. was picked up at 10 a.m. at his home, and Owens was arrested at 5:30 p.m.

at his residence. Both were taken to the Public Safety Building, where they were booked and held. Youth Faces Two Counts Richard J. Swale, 16, of 220 Furman Ave. pleaded innocent yesterday in Police Court to charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Judge Joseph F. Falco set bail at $500, and the case was adjourned to Feb. 17. Swale was arrested Monday for allegedly creating a disturbance at the shoe department of E. W.

Edwards Son, 200S. Salina Edwards Project Owners Paid Owners' of additional properties acquired by the Urban Renewal Agency for the new Edwards Department Store yesterday received partial payments totaling $165,761, Mayor Alexander and Corporation Counsel Edward P. Kearse Herbert and Mignon Haro- wUz were paid $80,959.63 for property at 120422 S. Salina St. and Michael Romeo was paid $78,801.87 for property at 119-123 Clinton St.

and 122130 W. Washington St. The properties are in condemnation i Kearse explained. Under the law 75 per cent of the offered prices for the properties was advanced to the owners. Representing the Harowilz's was Marvin Alpert, while Lincoln National Bank Trust Co.

was represented by E. Birdseye, vice president, and Anton Zahm. Romeo was represented by Morris Herman of Hancock, Shove, Estabrook, Ryan Hust while Richard Engel represented Mrs. Anna Aloi, rnortagee. Tho city was represented at the transaction by Assl.

Corporation Counsel William E. the agency by Robert E. Brooks. Alexander said he was obliged (o extend the date nf Saturday's election from 31 to Feb. 14 because neighborhood residents told him they were bogged clown in the nominating process.

He reported the petitions arc now completed. The mayor stressed the importance of citizen participation to make the Model Cities project He recalled how the first application for a federal grant was rejected because of the lack of provisions for citizen participation. N. Syracuse Few ueslion Proposal By CONNIE MYER No major opposition was voiced last night by about. 25 persons attending a public hearing on a nearly $400,000 bond issue referendum proposed by North Syracuse Central School Distinct.

The principal project is a $243,000 proposition to construct a new bus maintenance garage and two bus storage buildings on district-owned property on Taft Road. The public referendum will be Tuesday. School board members who outlined the nine propositions at the hearing at North Syracuse High School said there will be savings in greater efficiency and reduced operating costs for the buses and the district's maintenance and transportation departments, if proposition 2 is approved. Board member Louis Alteri, replying to a question, said the savings will more than offset additional costs to heat and maintain the new buildings. About half the district's 102 buses now are stored outside year around at Cicero Elementary School.

Board President John Ziegler projected the savings and others to predict that approval of the referendum will result in tax increases of only 5, 6 and 7 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation in the towns nf Clay, Cicero and Salina respectively. 'The board is standing on this 5, 6 and 7 cents as the real cost of the he said. "Also we will do all we can to make additional savings to taxpayers." The other major proposition is for a local tax levy of $117,000 to pay for renovations at Main Street and Bessie Riordan elementary schools, both built in the 1920s. The renovations include fire safety mandated by the State Education Department. The total cost of proposition 2, the bus garage and maintenance buildings, i but the district will receive $567,000 in state aid.

Letter fo Rockefeller ALBANY William J. Vanden Hcuvel, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, Tuesday released the text of a Ict'cr he sent Monday to Gov. Rockefeller. He demanded that Joseph H. Murphy of Syracuse, chairman of the State Housing Finance Agency, resign.

Vanden Heuvel issued a public statement in New York City last Friday asking the same thing. Murphy, former slate tax commissioner, had his name on a lobby list issued by the Department of State last week. Shortly after his name appeared, a spokesman for Rockefeller announced that Murphy, following a conversation with Robert Douglas, counsel to Rockefeller, had volunteered to resign the lobbying job for a soft drink association. In the letter to Rockefeller, Vanden Heuvel termed Murphy's, action "an obvious act of conflict of interest." He- said Murphy is "too important an appointee to be faced only with re.signing as a paid Murphy is paid $25,000 a year as chairman of the State Housing Finance Agency. Vanden Heuvel elaborated upon his letter in a press conference conducted here Tucs- day.

lie said he was not rais- ing a "legal question," but rather one of "ethical conduct." He said it was Rockc- duly to accept responsibility for the ethics of his appointees, He Is concerned, he said, about tfie "ethical of those associated with the governor's office. He decried an instance where, he said, "A man who used to be a state tax commissioner is seeking to be a lobbyist for the soft drink industry." STORAGE TRAILERS FOR RENT CARPENTER 474-8777 I A I I MISTY $300.00 OTHERS SIOO to 55,000 All your most cherished moments will be forever jymbolized by your diamond engagement ring. If the name, Keepsake, is in the ring and on the tag, you are assured of fine quality and lasting satisfoction. Every Keepsake engagement diamond is flawless, of juperb color and precise modern cut. EASY CREDIT TERMS NO INTEREST Oft CARRYING CHARGES.

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