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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1966
Page
1
A short note previews 16 pages of Empire Magazine comics that offer a glimpse of this Christmas season. The piece frames the annual celebration as a break from the monotony and horror of war for American soldiers, recalling past celebrations and hinting at what will occur this year.
Edward J. Michelson reports a wave of developments denting the FBI image. Revelations of electronic eavesdropping taint evidence in cases, the Baker bugging affair, autopsy disputes from Kennedy’s death, U.S.-Soviet thaw effects, Reno grand jury probes into casino graft, and aging director J. Edgar Hoover facing retirement age questions all contribute to an unusual defensive stance for the agency.
A carpet with a high density latex foam rubber backing, heavy and resilient, and a low pile, is described as suitable for both heavy use in hotels and theatres and for home residences. The article notes its durability and non shedding backing.
In a reflective column, Pete Hamill laments New York’s decline from a world city to a struggling metropolis. He recalls subway strikes, power failures, and rising prices, citing a cab driver who accepts 15 cent coffee as part of daily life. The piece quotes urban endurance amid social changes.
San Francisco tips for first time fathers from the California Medical Association advise accompanying the wife to the first doctor visit, understanding weight gain diet hygiene travel and exercise. They urge consideration during pregnancy and help in the final months with chores back rubs and encouragement. Some doctors suggest bringing a radio books or puzzles while others advise returning home or to work.
Princess Irene of the Netherlands, wife of Prince Carlos Hugo, is consulting doctors in Madrid hoping for a child preferably a son. The couple, married in Rome in 1964, remain childless and risk harming Carlist legitimacy in their bid for succession.
Former Belgian nun Janine Deckers, known as Sister Sourire and the Singing Nun, unveils a new record under Luc Dominique. She says she remains vowed but will use softer language to reach listeners, continuing songs about Jesus Christ.
The article profiles Princess Irene of the Netherlands and her private life after breaking with Don Carlos Hugo amid Spain’s crown tensions. It notes Irene’s distance from Madrid society, her two apartments on Hermanos Becquer Street, and her Carlist souvenirs and Dutch gifts. It also mentions the couple’s marriage without royal attendance by Queen Juliana or Princess Bernhard.
In Harrow England Mrs Patricia Gills cat Minty hid in a washing machine during a wash day and was soaked blinded by soap and torn paws. The incident left Minty dizzy and unlikely to repeat the stunt.
New York and San Francisco reform leaders charge the AFL-CIO has brushed off a six month demand for a full investigation into murder and corruption in the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers. They cite four major events including two murders in San Francisco and indictments of Rasnick Barback and Damery linked to bid rigging and graft. They also accuse trustees of being stooges for corrupt officials and call for federal action.
Lincoln Nebraska. An extension home management specialist warns against overdrafts by keeping accurate account balances. She advises writing the stub first when writing checks and signing plainly to reduce forgery risk.
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