Press and Sun-Bulletin from Binghamton, New York • Page 19

Cause of Fatal Blaze Hidden U. S. Highway Fund Drop Called Jeopardizing State Reimbursement In Burned Room, Say Firemen BlNGHAMTON PRESS Monday Evening, July 20, 1959 Binghamton Press Bureau Washington Depletion of the federal interstate highway fund has jeopardized reimbursement for the Penn-Can Highway and 19 R. F. McGowan Meets Death In $8,000 Fire i 4 1 11 1 Hose Ho in lEotlevclopiiioiif other road-bulding projects in New York State, the federal highway administrator said By ROBERT DOLAN Binghamton Press Writer It will be difficult to de Bertram D.

Tallamy, formerly chairman of the New York Thru-way Authority, said the state stands to miss out on C00 from the fund, this year. termine the cause of a fire which fatally burned a 27-year-old father early yesterday in his second-floor apartment at 17 Minden firemen said today. To save the situation, Con gress must find a way to replenish the fund, Mr. Tallamy said. He was interviewed on tele The victim, Robert Francis Mc- vision by Representative Harold, Go wan, was alone when the fire started.

Fire investigators said Republican who the front room of the apartment, represents Orleans, Genesee, in which the blaze apparently originated, and Its contents were so badly charred that the, fire's exact point of origin could not be pinpointed. and Wyoming counties and a portion of Monroe County including Rochester. Among New York State highway projects affected by the depletion of funds, Tallamy said, will be: Acting Fire Marshal Donald H. Wallace estimated today that the ONE The Penn-Can Hiehway from the Pennslyvania border, through the Triple Cities area and Syracuse, and on into Alexandria Bay on Lake TWO Two routes inthe Roches ter area which will connect with the New York Thruway. THREE A proposed Albany- Lake Champlain Montreal route.

The federal interstate high way program provides (when funds are available) 90 per cent federal aid to states for those FLED DEATH FIRE Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kimball and their five children were among 11 occupants left homeless by early morning fire at 17 Minden Avenue yesterday. Fire took life of a 12th occupant, 27-year-old Robert F. McGowan.

Left to right, Mr. Kimball, holding 2-year-old Joseph; Mrs. Kimball, holding 7-year-old Gary; Elizabeth, 14; Mary and Maurice, 13-year-old twins. i i i I I -wit Pjjj -4. 4 m' lit ill hm i iii an mit tn miu nil highways which Tallamy desig-j nates as part of the Interstate system.

The Thruway, completed the aid law was enacted, is part of the system. New York has not been reimbursed for any part of the Thruway, al room from the projecting parlor bedroom. "It was a mass of flames," he said. "There was no chance of getting to him. The bedroom was like a furnace." Mr.

Kimball said he heard a scream from the McGowan though several New York legislators in Congress have sought reimbursement, either in money or in credits against the fund for additional miles of highway, ROBERT McGOW AN Ostertag asked Tallamy what the prospects are for "reimbursement to New York and other fire caused $7,000 to $8,000 to the three-story house, in which states for expenditures of this nature. three families were living. Eleven persons, among them Tallamy told Ostertag that it is up to Congress to decide the prospects. seven children, fled to safety from other apartments when they were awakened by crack A House committee this week opens hearings on proposals for ling flames. None was injured, LYING ON FLOOR 'Aril ViMii tl i V-1 I Fire Captain John V.

Neylan, who led the Emergency Squad apartment as smoke poured into the Kimball apartment Mrs. Kimball attempted to enter a bathroom to put on a robe, but was driven back by smoke. The couple carried or shepherded their children down a front stairway to safety. Then Mr. Kimball telephoned firemen from a neighbor's home.

Another neighbor who telephoned firemen was Mrs. Mary T. Munro of 11 Minden Avenue, whose life was touched by tragedy in 1948 when her son, James, then 14, lost both arms as a result of burns caused by a power line at Noyes Island. HEARD SHOUTING The third-floor occupant, Mr. Dormady, said he was awakened when "I heard a crackling and the fellow in back (Mr.

Kimball) shouting." He saw the light of the flames reflected on a neighboring house. Mr. and Mrs. Dormady carried into the McGowan apartment while firemen still battled the beefing up the highway fund. Ostertag has proposed the issuance of federal highway bonds, to be financed by extending the levy of present taxes for the fund beyond now projected deadlines.

President Eisenhower has recommended a IVi-cent gasoline tax increase. Tallamy said the fund has been depicted because Congress last year voted about more in highway building than the act originally contem flames with hose streams, said the victim's charred body was lying on the floor between the apartment's front room and the bedroom. lie esumatea names were shooting 40 feet in the air when firemen arrived at the scene. They were summoned at 3:58 plated. The road-building program now "is at 104 per cent of the schedule that we set out at a.

m. Five of the children who es the beginning," he said their children down a front caped were sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kimball, occupants of a second-floor rear apartment adjoining the McGowan apartment. A rll lit Althoueh Mr.

Dormadv did not Presi Photo by Swierkou. DEMOLITION CONTINUES-Workman trains hose on building in Chenango Street near State Street to keep dust from flying while demolition of building floeson. Dismantling of the building was undertaken in connection with 11th Ward Redevelopment project. mention it when interviewed, a THEY WERE LUCKY Mr. and Mrs.

Francis Dormady ine ivimDau cnudren are Ciicci Seeis SiAf Ji Term Eighth Ward Republican Samuel J. Cucci, is seeking re Elizabeth, 14; Mary and Maurice, 13-year-old twins; Gary, and JoseDh. 2. Dormady reentered the burning escaped from third floor apartment before flames, building and kicked open the door originating in apartment below them, shot 40 feet Occupants of the third-floor 01 ine MCUOWan apartment, out Elmira Telegram Writer Asks: apartment were Francis Dor was prevented from entering by thick smoke. in air.

At left, Mrs. Dormady holds 3-year-old Richard; at right, Mr. Dormady and 5-year-old Francis. mady, 27; his 26-year-old wife, election to a sixth consecutive! Marilyn; and their two children Immediately after the fire, the term on the Broome County 5-year-old Francis P. and 3-year- Kimballs found shelter at the Wil- What About Judicial Contest old Richard Board of Supervisors.

liam Doyle home, 1 Minden Ave Mr. Cucci, a nue. The Dormady family stayed St tho hnmA nf .1 Marinn 7 NOT OCCUPIED bartender, today announced i candidacy for In Your Own Back Yard, Billy? the Republican nomination. He has been on the county board Editor' Notes The following orticle i reprinted from yesterday' Elmira Telegram. since Jan.

1, 8: V- 5 consistent in the Chemung County and Binghamton situations? It's been my attitude for a great many years in this community that a primary contest is all right when there are capable to the Judicial convention are elected, we will get together and vote on a choice of candidates." Does this mean that Mr. Hill and his large Broome County delegation may support a Che- The building's first-floor apart-! Minden Avenue. undergoing remodeling, firemen to stay temporarily with friends. Th viMim-. i Dormady said the fire ruined Mr.

and Herbert'tuie6 8 other, furni- Sutton of Bracket Lake Road near Bainbridge. at the time toe-damaged the fire, she said U1i building is Robert J. Sherman of With her were 'her two chil-22 Newton Avenue, dren, Robert McGowan, Tne re had spread through and Lucille Korger, 6, a step- mucn of the second and third daughter of Mr. McGowan. floors and burst through the They were notified of the fire roof by the time firemen ar-and Mr.

McGowan's death at 'rived, Assistant Chief John G. about 7 a. m. yesterday. Burns reported.

They brought Accompanied by her it under control within a few Mrs. McGowan went to the' minutes, apartment yesterday afternoon) Fire Chief Gerald J. Ring to salvage what few belongings went to the scene to oversee By THOMAS J. McCARTHY Elmira The man who has been advising Chemung County to avoid judicial primary contest is faced with a judgeship battle in i his own back yard. 1950, is chairman of its Election Commissioners Committee and a member of its County Clerk, County Employes and William H.

Hill, chairman of MR. CUCCI i the Broome County Republican! Rules of Order committees. ana quaunea canaiaates tor a mung County candidate even single job. But up in Elmiraj though there is a contest here? you've had so many fights in the "I haven't talked with any of primaries. That one last fall (the the delegates and I don't know state senator primary battle) was how they will vote," says Mr.

almost a religious fight, wasn't Hill. "Speaking personally and as an individual (not as county chair- Mr. Hill contends that he hasman) i would be in favor of the made no commitments as countyjTompkins County candidate if chairman on the Chemung Coun-j there is a contest in Chemung ty Judgeship contest, declaring county. The two factions in Ithaca The Eighth Ward supervisor holds the seat once held by his father, the late Samuel J. Cucci, 7 me names.

bne told a firefighting operations Sr. Married and father of three, he lives at 15 Isbell Street. He "as expressed got together and have agreed on are personal. is a member of Binghamton Post one man. But I will be influenced by the vote of our delegation." oi me ai-ene mat sne thought her husband might have fallen asleep while watching television.

PARENTS LIVE IN CITY 80, American Legion, and St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Members of the emergency squad carried the body of Mr. McGowan from the building for transfer to City Hospital by police ambulance. VERDICT WITHHELD "The lawyers down here lean toward Cramer." explains Mr. Hill.

Attorney Ralph S. Cramer and County Judge Donald H. Monroe are the local candidates Church. Members of his vacancy committee are WCTU to Elect The victim's parents, Mr. and Committee, delivered what was considered an ultimatum to Che-: mung County about six weeks go.

'i The substance of Mr. Hill's stand was this: Select a candidate for Supreme Court Justice 1 without a primary fight or don't i expect a Chemung County resident to get the Republican nomination. city JUDGE I Since this declaration was given, a contest has developed in Elmira but one has developed in Bing- hamton, too. There will be a -Republican primary battle Sept. 15 for the post of Binghamton city Judge.

Judge Walter J. Relihan has announced that he will not seek r. wiary Anne flusun 01 i A Street; Joseph Rogers of 27 Frank McGowan, live at 64 Binghamton WCTU will elect of- for the Supreme Court post. chanRe street. John Pacilio of it uerara Avenue.

A brother. Don- Fairbanks Avenue. James P. Hauber alH si V.0" I County Coroner Who examined The lawyers have got to llve.ficers at its annual picnic start-wlth the judge. I am no laywer ling at 1 p.

m. Wednesday in and I will be guided by what! Recreation Park. Members are of is isbell street. Lucy Roeers of the body, said the victim suf- 32 Kenwooa Avenue, ana wiuiami luiuuieiown, fored burns all over his body." they say. After our delegates requested to bring covered dishes.

vanDervort of 101 Water street. mis. uapiisie arove to The coroner withheld his verdict WWWIWmj.tJIM.iAi.ii,iiM.JiiiiiHii.Mi HIW'UI) ii.il,JWHij 1 i 1 Broad Acres Flood Probe Is Sought pending completion of the Investigation. The body was taken from the hospital to J. F.

Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where funeral arrangements were being made today. Mr. McGowan was an Army Hingnamton yesterday after learning of her brother's death. Donald McGowan had left his Connecticut home on a camping trip and state police were seeking him to notify him of the tragedy. First occupant of the burning house to give the alarm aparent- Chenango Supervisor Donald G.

a fifth, four-year term. The part- Chenango Town Board will be'ture is so much baloney." Mr.l Walls to obtain the record from Mr. Missavagc, but hasn't heard from Mr. Walls. Uime post, which pays $9,000 a asked to "set itself up as an Bolton said.

"The river rose year, is up for grabs. inquisition to find the real and fell like a thermometer, a Attorney Daniel J. Keane, causes of the flood" In Broad! clear indication to me that they 'and Attorney Frederick J. Vavra' Acres last January. were opening and closing the veteran who served in Korea as a medical aid man with the 2d iui-uuai niu mail Willi ilir ly was Mr.

Kimball 1I He said he and Mrs. Kimball infant nivicUn Mr. Missavage, asked about It, Harry Bolton of Broad Whitney Point dam will fight it out for the GOP nomination in Binghamton. chairman of the Taxpayers; The hnncrh said he has no such record. He "c'e weTu, Johnson City Post river behaved as though sa 03 bedroom," which adjoined the 2332 Veteran-! of Foreicn War en iont sa rl he has sunnlipd Mr.

Wal)3 i i viwrans 01 foreign wars. Prew Phntoi by Fahey. WHERE VETERAN DIED-Outside view of f.re scene shows charred remains of front room in which firemen believe blaze started. They found Mr. McGowan's body at entrance to bedroom behind burned-out room.

League, will do the asking, he someone i i uu asniiig, ic nimiiuiic .0 was iui mnS a in Wnicn ttir. XV1C- An rlontrirlan ho VinA Konn m-A m. rr i i ncuntian, ne nau ucen aim mi. ioiu 1a a iwiinv. aosj.n.- saiU loudy.

un iiiiu uh, mi. duuuh eaiu. aaia on waier icveis, uui uowans Doay was louna. working at the construction of ant district attorney. It's possi-j He said he has "a strong sus-j "The same conditions (of did not do so on levels for the "I woke up and I heard an addition at Union Presbyte- picion inai ine Army triRineers wcauicr ana nisn waicw "snecific dav" of the flood.

iCracKiins ana Riass Dreamng, rlan Church me iatc. blundered and were "entire- vauea after the ftooa as Deiore walli was reported to be'W' Klmoaii reported. MASS OF FLAMES i At present it looks as If the ly responsible" for the flood, and we didnt get' varatinn nri unavailable for Democratic nomination for the go River flood which caused another drop of (flood) water" 1 unavaiwow 101 ni 1 -U ...111 i A a lOlIIintlll. Mr. Kimball explained that he cuignaiiuon juu win iu some in properly uam-ii" oiuau nue, ne uctidicu.

Fffnrt fn rarh nffirtaU at the 3D FIRE DEATH Mr. McGowan was the third person to die of burns suffered in a Binghamton fire this year. His death reminded some police and firemen of a fire which Lawn Furniture Is Damaged A group of young people" Evcndcn Bached For Parly Chief Floyd A. Evenden of Bing- Mr. Bolton, who lives at 318 Special City Judge William and wife could see into the win age and left about 70 persons Whitney Point dam were Carmlchael Road, confirmed a dows of Mr.

McGowan's bed report that he recently sold temporarily homeless. The town board, said Mr. Bol-tnn Rhntilrl "use its nower of Johnson, without a contest. Where does leave "Billy" Hill who declared that he favors "unity against factionalism" in caused an estimated $110 dam 000 worth of property in the subrioena to olace Dcrsons under! Broad Acres area. Asked about any nomination involving a oath and make them testify.

a possime reiationsnip Deiween iriaaHw1'' VT" thabc7t pTsed hf 11 was "-xhJ. P0Kt of city Democratic quehanna Street April 27. to shcriff deputies early 'chairman. was trapped when a davenport' tod.av- I recommendation was hlazp. believed exfinciikherl Arthur Williams, manager of made by Charles O.

Gunther. ludgesmp: wouia he support tne Among witnesses should be ton ine 10a poienuai 01 ine area Mohatvk Airlines Wins Safely Record Aimrd Democrat because his Republl-: officials of the Army Engineers cans have become Involved In a in New York City and the men flared Into a two-alarm fire lthe club, who called deputies, who says he is an enrolled and primary fight? who man the engineers' dam at Whitney Point, Mr. Bolton said. "independent" Democrat. First citv fire victim of the at 1:28 o'clock, said it Was the PERSONAL VIEWS He said gates of the dam "I never have voted for a U'ftrA nnnnnt nn fha Aav it fho and the property sale, he said he preferred not to comment.

Mr. Bolton said Joseph M. Missavage, director of the Broome County Planning Board, should have a record of water levels of the Whitney Point dam on the day of the flood. This, he fald, "should tell us whether the gates were being opened." He also said he had asked Democratic County Chairman Donald F. McManus is backing Thomas J.

Conlon, former Fifth Wad supervisor for the job. Democrat and I never will, since fl00d wash lce out of the during the previous year and year was 78-year-old Ralph second time witnin two montns must have a lower-than-averageiStento, who was burned Jan. 8 tnat an Incident of the type had major-accident rate. Mohawk re- when a pile of newspapers caught! occurred, ports no accidents or fatalities in 'fire netr his chair in Garden I The deputy said the vandals the eieht-year period. (House nursing home at 91 been using a swimming Mohawk Airlines, which serves Broome County Airport, has won a National Safety Council Award of Honor- for the eighth consecutive yir.

Recipients of the award must not have had a fataL accident A meeting will be held within nave omy a lew years leu, 0tselic River" and "that was the li the answer given by the 82.cauw 0f cur flood." year-old Republican chieftain. thin of the flood being Is his "no contest" policy in- an act of God or an act of na- The airline last year recorded nut Street. He died in City Hos-pool at the club. They departed (the next few weeks to name a 33,724 aircraft hours. pital Jan.

30. 1 before deputies arrived. city chairman..