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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1967

Page

5

Reagan Seen as Perishable Politician Not Fooling All

In California observers debate Ronald Reagan's political appeal. Some warn he is a temporary phenomenon while others see a genuine shift driven by television age dynamics and public distrust of traditional politicians. Reagan’s appeal rests on plainspoken views and anti establishment sentiment amid debates on housing, welfare, crime, and schools.

Tom Wicker New York Times News Service San Francisco Ronald Reagan Regan Pat Brown Lyndon B. Johnson Reagan Sacramento University of California Drew Pearson Yale California Texas Barry Goldwater Johnson Calfornia Goldwater

Vaccination questions rise in fight against syphilis epidemic

A 1967 overview by William J. Cromie discusses vaccination as a potential solution to syphilis, noting public health officials’ repeated eradication promises and the risk that eradication campaigns fail as momentum fades. It cites 22,115 cases reported in the year ending last July in the United States, with an Atlanta center estimate hinting at more cases.

William J. Cromie World Book Encyclopedia Science Service, Inc U.S National Atlanta

Syphilis vaccination urged as cases rise nationwide

Public health officials cite a 12 percent rise in teen syphilis in 1964 and a 1965 rate more than double other ages. Advocates push school entrance vaccination while researchers at Baylor and Houston's John A. Hartford grant pursue an antiserum, aiming to wipe out syphilis with vaccination.

Walter J. Brown National Communicable Disease Center NCDC Brown Angelo Scotti NDC Baylor Willaim Bill) Dacres Houston Baptist College Dacres John M. Knox John A. Hartford

Vaccination Efforts Target Syphilis With Experimental Strains

Researchers including Dacres and colleagues report success with a non virulent Nichol strain of Treponema pallidum using killed organisms and adjuvant in rabbits. Trials show partial protection and raised hope for a broader vaccine, despite challenges in serology and cost. Other groups at NCDC UCLA and Chicago pursue gamma radiation and chemically treated approaches.

Dacres Nichol Cl Gues NCDC University of California In Los Angeles Leslie Norris James N. Miller UCLA

House Gop Members Split Over Welfare and Aid Programs

A Congressional Quarterly study shows a liberal–conservative split within the GOP in 1967. Senators largely favored major social welfare and foreign aid measures, while House Republicans opposed many Obama programs, with notable divides on model cities, food stamps, and poverty programs. Freshman Republicans largely aligned with Senate moderates on several issues.

Washington House of Representatives Congress Congressional House Appalachian Senate GOP House Republicans Senate House Senate Republicans Callress Baker Tenn Brooke Mass Hatfield Ore Percy Ill Sen Hansen Wyo

All-new Mercury Montego Adds Riding Comfort and Space

The Montego pitches 116 inch wheelbase and a trunk at least 20 percent larger than rivals. Mercury touts four extra inches of riding comfort in the 2 door hardtop and Cougar handling excitement. Six can ride comfortably with improved rear room and more trunk space, while dealers push a catch-up mood.

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