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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1971
Page
6
Fire officials report a surge in incendiary and hazardous fires associated with social protest, especially in California. NFPA data shows 5.8 percent of US fires in 1969 were incendiary, up from 2.3 percent in 1959, while California studies note an 87 percent rise in such fires over three years.
During Europe’s dollar crunch American travelers asked about currency shifts. International cards American Express Diners Club and Carte Blanche paid merchants in their own currencies, shielding holders from local rate changes. Merchants welcomed the payments and the card issuers will settle with the home company in dollars upon the traveler’s return.
West Germanys government owned television system plans a news broadcast for children around age ten. Tentatively starting early next year the program will run three to five items illustrated with films and photos and written for clarity. If successful American networks may copy the idea helping simplify the complex world situation for young audiences.
Reader praises a local physician as compassionate and trustworthy, noting he treats family ailments and personal problems, visits at odd hours, and refers specialists only when advised. The column invites readers to reveal the doctor’s name for a future Family Doctor’s Album and discusses non hereditary club foot and breathing literature requests.
On this date in history notable events include the 1942 Midway victory in World War II, Daniel Boone beginning Kentucky exploration in 1769, 1862 US Britain slave trade treaty, 1864 Lincoln renomination, 1933 a four-nation pact for peace, 1940 Norway resistance end, 1967 Israeli forces at Suez Canal banks, and a 1961 OSA mission to the Dominican Republic to probe dictatorship claims.
The piece notes President Nixon at West Point urging hope for world peace while worldwide unrest persists. It cites 200000 Japanese rallies for Okinawa return, Ireland riots, European disturbances, Latin American dissidence, and violence at protests. Analysts discuss drug and alcohol roles, youth demand, and the slow impact of remedial measures as peace prospects appear cautiously hopeful.
Madrids AP reports Manuel Benitez Perez known as El Cordobes dominates bullfighting as the world’s top paid matador. The 35 year old star headlines a satellite telecast on June 13 joining two other Spaniards to fight six bulls in Jaen amid fame wealth and controversy.
The note recalls Lucy Payne Washington who wed Judge Thomas Dodd, an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, marking a historic union tied to the White House era.
Ray Cromley argues that Melvin Laird must disclose all views within the intelligence community about Soviet missile threats. The piece contends cemented silos and differing analyst opinions raise questions, and Congress and the public deserve complete candor to form defense decisions.
A personal finance column argues camping cuts costs and offers comfort from hardy roots to luxury. It notes rising campsite numbers, gear advances, and a typical family can outfit for under 250 dollars, with national parks and forests highlighted as economical options.
Government investigators report half of 90 Medicaid nursing homes in Michigan New York and Oklahoma show major violations including too few doctor visits improper supervision and weak fire protection. Oklahoma homes show the worst gaps with suspended payments and two closures following the GAO findings.
The U.S. District Court in Albany has selected its first six member jury, recommended as a possible method to speed prosecutions across a wide range of cases.
The text reports Sierra Leone has a population of about 2 600 000. It presents a rough total and does not include a date or source. The data point emphasizes the country’s size relative to other nations and serves as a general demographic marker.
The Palladium Times issued from Oswego New York presents publishing data including consolidation history with Oswego Palladium Times and Oswego Times, staff names Clark Morrison III publisher and Thomas A. Cloutier business manager, plus mail and single copy rates and advertising representatives Thomson Newspapers. Membership by Associated Press noted and reader corrections welcomed.
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