Judge Brennan Knocks
Down Gorton Petition
At press time, a decision
handed down by Supreme Court
Court Justice Brennan was that
Farmingdale Public Library
Trustee Cal E. Gorton's petition
for direct acess to the library
files was dismissed.
In the decision Judge Brennan
stated that some regulation is
necessary. " Records must be
preserved. They should not be
allowed off the premises. All
trustees should have equal access
thereto and normal business
hours should, in sofar as possible,
he observed."
The difficulty with petitioner's
position in this case is simply
that he cites the regulation and
views with great alarm its consequences.
He states that the
resolution is calculated to dilute
his effectiveness; that the board
has exceeded its resolution
makes the servant the master and
the master the servant; that it
is calculated to harrass the
petitioner; and that it is arbitrary,
capricious, and an abuse
of discretion. Significantly, his
papers are utterly devoid of any
statement to the effect that he
has been denied the right to
inspect. Nowhere is it stated
that he attended the library and
requested files or that files were
refused him, or that the employees
were utilizing the regulation
to delay or hinder his
investigation. He has thus failed
to present a justiciable controversy."
Grover Joins Forces On Water Problems
Congressman James R. Grover
J r . this . week joined a group
of New York lawmakers in introducing
legislation aimed at
encouraging the construction of
water storage facilities and
cutting water pollution problems
in smaller rivers and streams.
The bill, sponsored in the
Senate by New York Senator Jacob
K. Javits, authorizes federal
grants of up to 50 per cent
to local governments to insure
water quality in smaller rivers
and streams, and provides up
to 50 per cent federal assistance
for dam and reservoir construction
to avoid drought conditions
in small streams,. Previously,
federal aid for dams
and reservoirs has been available
only for flood prevention,
wildlife preservation or recreation
purposes. The bill authorizes
expenditure of $ 10,-
000,000 for these purposes, $ 5,-
000,000 for the anti- pollution
work and $ 5,000,000 for water
storage.
Grover is a member of the
House Public Works Committee.
Safety Survey For Plainedge
Stuart R. Gordon and Herbert
Goldstein, both of North Massa-pequa,
this week met with Town
Supervisor Michael Petito concerning
the problem of safety
precautions for the Plainedge
School District, in light of the
recent one- half mile bus transportation
proposition defeat.
After die meeting at Town
Hall, Petito announced that he
was asking Joseph McPartlin,
Chairman of Supervisor Petito's
committee on Traffic Safety, to
immediately investigate the
problem, contact the proper authorities
and make any recommendations
in areas in which the
Town of Oyster Bay may properly
serve.
Joseph Mc Partlin indicated
that he would conduct a complete
survey of the area and contact
the appropriate County Officials
for assistance. He also invited
local residents to contact him
at WA 2- 5800 with any suggestions.
LEGAL NOTiCr LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
SUPREME COURT:
NASSAU COUNTY
THE LINCOLN SAVINGS
BANK, Plaintiff, against ROBERT
FAULKNER, and if he be
dead, any and all persons unknown
to plaintiff claiming, or
who may claim to have an interest
in, or general or specific
lien upon the real property
described in this action;
such inknown persons being herein
generally described and intended
to be included in the
following designation, namely:
the wife, widow, husband, widower,
heirs at law, next of kin,
descendants, executors, administrators,
devisees, legatees,
creditors, trustees, committees,
lienors and assigns of such deceased,
any and all persons deriving
any interest in, or lien
upon or title to said real property
by, through ur under them,
or either of them, and their
respective wives, widows, husband,
widowers, heirs at law,
next of kin, descendants, executors,
administrators, devisees,
legatees, creditors, t r u s tees,
committees, lienors and
assigns, all of whom and whose
names except as stated, are unknown
to plaintiff: STATE OF
NEW YORK, Defendants. Plaintiff's
Address: 531 Broadway,
Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff
designates Nassau County as
place of trial. Action to foreclose
on real property in Nassau
Count}'.
SUPLEMENTAL SUMMONS:
TO THE FOLLOWING ABOVE
NAMED DEFENDANT: ROBERT
FAULKNER and STATE OF NEW
YORK
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
to answer the amended
complaint in this action, and to
serve a copy of your answer, or, if
the amended complaint is not
served with this supplemental
torneys within twenty days after
the service of this supplemental
summons, exclusive of
the day of service ( or within
30 days after service is complete
if this supplemental summons
is not personally delivered
to you within the State of
New York); and in case of your
failure to appear, or answer,
judgment will be taken against
you by default, for the relief
demanded in the amended complaint.
Dated: Brooklyn, New York
August 18, 1967
CULLEN AND DYKMAN
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Office and P. O. Address
177 Montague Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
212 - UL 5- 9000
TO THE DEFENDANT ROBERT
FAULKNER
The foregoing supplemental
summons is served upon you by
publication pursuant to an order
of Hon., Edward R. Lynde, Justice
of the Supreme Court of the
State of New York dated August
10, 1967, and filed with
the complaint and other papers
in the Office of the Clerk of
Nassau County, at the Courthouse,
Mineola, New York.
The object of this action is
to foreclose a first mortgage
covering premises situate at
Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay,
Sounty of Nassau and State of
New York, known and designated
as Lots Nos. 38, 39 and 40 and
part of 41 in Block No„ 17 on a
certain map entitled, " Massapequa
Manner, formerly Staadt
of Wurtenberg" and filed in the
Office of the Clerk of the County
of Nassau on March, 27, 1909
as Old Map No. 166 and New
Map No. 1464. Premises; 299
Second Avenue, Massapequa
Park, New York.
Brooklyn, New York
August 18, 1967
CULLEN AND DYKMAN
Plaintiff's Attorneys
Library Board President Refutes
Expense Charges
Comments by President of the
Library Board, Robert Callahan
on the most recent ad appearing
against the Library Budget were
made as follows:
" The Ad is a perfect illustration
of the type of attack being
launched against the library budget.
It is the intention of this
letter to show that the Ad represents
pseudo- research and is
in the final analysis " full of
sound and fury, singifying
nothing." It is nothing less than
a disaster for those opposed to the
' Library Budget. We first urge you
to carefully read die Ad. . . You
will notice that while die Adcori-tains
some innuendo it fails to
contain any statement showing
where any of the expenses listed
are improper. In fact, die Ad
consists in a listing of expenses
but fails to indicate at what the
significance of die list i s ."
:: We will assume for purposes
of comment that the Ad purports
to show that the sum of
$ 51,963.28 has been excessively
spent by the library board. Now
let us look at the items:
The first three items entitled
Auto Rental, Travel Agency, Hotels,
Motels, and Beverages, apparently
list expenses of trips of
library personnel on carrying out
their various duties. This would
include trips to conferences and
associated expenses. The total
amount is about $ 1,100.00. In
fact, the director and other professional
personnel are required
as part of their duties to attend
conferences and professional
meetings in order to
stay abreast of current developments
in the library field. Most
of these are local in nature and
represent meetings such as diose
of directors and children's librarians,
all for the purpose of
discussing common problems and
improvement of professions,
knowledge. While these expenses
are listed in the ad, there is no
indication that tiiey are excessive
or wrong in any manner."
" The next item represents reimbursement
to the director. Because
of a ruling by the State Department
of Audit and Control
that Libraries may not have petty
cash funds, the Director is
faced on occasion to put money
up from his own pocket and later
seek reimbursement. Again
there is no indication that any
expenses paid by the director
or reimbursement to him were
wrongful or improper."
" After this we have a small
item for Florist, which represents
upkeep for plantings in front
of the Main Street and Branch
libraries. Again no indication
that this is improper."
" The figure for photography
bears no relation to the actual
expense of the library. The actual
expense is much lower, a-round
$ 150. The library from
time to time has a professional
photographer take pictures of
different library events, usually
involving childrens' programs so
that the same may be placed
in the local newspapers in order
to advise citizens of the activities
of die library. Again, no
indication that this expense is illegal
or improper."
" Next a large item appears for
printing and postage. What is the
significance of listing this. item?
The library does spend money for
printing and postage but so does
every other office in the country
whedier business or governmental.
Is it seriously suggested,
that the lirary business office
spend no money for printing and
postage?
Art classes are listed at
$ 1,520.00. This is an entirely
proper expense and is one of die
programs run by the library.
A foot note to this item makes
a reference to a nude model and
obvious erotic illusion. While diis
matter has been mentioned at a
previous Board meeting, no action
was taken and none is presently
contemplated.
Following diis is the item of
$ 25,000 for rental of die branch.
Does the Ad imply tiiat the library
should not pay its rent? What is
the library to do ? Operate under a
circus tent?
The last item lists fines and *
fees collected. This item is obviously
an income item. Why is it
added to a list of expenses?
Who ever heard of a method of
accounting that lumps income
and expenses in the same column?
The list as presented in the
ad is nothing more than a meaningless
jumble of figures without
any indication of dieir significance.
There follows in a few small
type notes, statements concerning
die director and assistant
director which appear to imply
wrong doing but which really say
nothing. There can be no objection
to the salary of $ 11,000
( not $ 12,000 as stated) paid to
the assistant director. There can
be no objection to an expense of
$ 800.00 for the two senior members
of the library staff to attend
the most important professional
conference for librarians
held each year.
Thereafter the Ad simply contains
a statement that one should
vote no, followed by some insulting
language directed to the library
staff and board. After a
careful scrutiny of the entire
( Continued on Page!)
Petito Asks Town to Move on
Town Traffic Safety Board
Supervisor Michael N. Petito
has asked that the Town Board
move to a decision on his proposal
for creation of a Town
Traffic Safety Board. Pointing
to a possible loss of federal
funds by the delay, the Supervisor
said that current highway
problems in a Town of Oyster
Bay's size require such a unit
to assist in making traffic
policies. An estimate $ 40,000 in
federal funds filtered through the
state government could be gained
if die Town complies with the
need for creation of the Safety
Board.
Petito emphasized that a Town
Traffic Safety Board would work
with any similar unit that may be
created in Nassau County. The"
Board members would be non-salaried
but an executive director
and a secretary would be needed.
The Supervisor said tiiat local
school districts would also be
eligible for assistance from the
federal government for driver-education
programs if the Town
adopts the Traffic Safety Board.
summons, to serve notice of appearance,
on the Plaintiff's At- 255 4T Observer August 24,1967
Farmingdale OBSERVER Thursday, August 24, 1967
The Jets Parking and Chowder Society, a fun loving group with no regular meetings no dues, no
constitution and little purpose in life except to meet before game time in Shea Stadium during the
Jets football season, introduced their new blend of chowder to the press at a party held last week
in a New York City restaurant. Official tasters were 1 to r: Don Phelan, of North Massapequa, society
president and self- styled Supreme Chowderhead; Frank Ramos, Publicity Director of the New
York Jets and Joseph Weber, Maitre d' of the restaurant. Ladling out the chowder is the society's
marching mascot, 11 year old Nina Phelan daughter of the society president.
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