06 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1967
Page
1
A UPI report from Birmingham describes a man at a card table winning hand after hand with no one able to beat him, noted for his skill and subtle edge at crooked gaming houses.
UPI reports health officials' six rules for safe picnic prep and food handling to prevent poisoning. A separate profile piece highlights gambling detective Michael MacDougall, his 20 years of experience, and his views on crooked gambling dens and casino practices beyond Nevada.
French National Railway announces a summer rollout of fast freight trains reaching 75 miles per hour. The service will connect major cities, reducing cargo travel times to approach passenger speeds.
Washington dispatch notes broad GOP and Democratic concern over urban riots shaping the 1968 election. George Wallace is seen as beneficiary of racial tensions while leaders warn the backlash could be brutal. Party officials blame congressional inertia and urban policy failures for the crisis.
In Austin Texas a UPI dispatch notes political tensions over publicity as a Texas official claims they cannot fool young voters. The report references the Negro vote and a united states driven effort by the Tourist Council amid claims of influence and strategy.
A New York analysis argues Charles de Gaulle shows signs of senility ahead of a Canada trip. It cites a rejected stance on Israel, aborted arms to Israel, and policy shifts that alarm allies. Paris papers echo fears, calling him a fading figure at the Elysee.
In John Day Oregon the blind night desk man Robert Shoun known as Patrolman by badge wears a uniform and guides by his dog Ernie. His Braille records, memory for numbers and voice recognition help him handle calls and coordinate water and police matters while residents see him as a capable officer.
New York report shows Keep America Beautiful finds foreign anti litter groups report rising litter problems due to higher living standards and more disposable packaging. Public education and disposal facilities are urged along with enforcement of anti litter laws worldwide.
The piece compares global inflation trends, noting United States price growth of 1.3 percent yearly over a decade vs higher rates abroad. It cites wage gains outpacing prices in many nations, IMF data on wage versus price gaps 1960–63, and looming U.S. deficits and tax plans as inflation worsens.
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