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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1966
Page
1
A 28 year old Chicago mother of six describes life on welfare earning $87 a month. She details hunger and rent, heat, and electric costs squeezing meals and housing options. Experts note welfare food allowances are insufficient and struggles persist despite new aid programs.
Dr. Jack Barnett of Southwestern Medical School says Jack Ruby's cancer cannot be cured by surgery and chemotherapy is the only hope. A second tumor was found in the pleura and Nodules in the lungs may be cancerous or not. The cancer has spread via the lymph system affecting multiple sites.
In San Francisco an assault followed a life sentence for Don Wilson’s slaying. Scott Wilson, son of the victim, leaped from the audience and struck the convicted man, breaking his glasses and injuring his face before police released him on own recognizance.
A Republican source says the Conservative party will claim the number three position on New York ballots after statewide results show their gubernatorial candidate Paul Adams beating Liberal Franklin Roosevelt Jr. by about 3,000 votes. Delegates to the State Constitutional Convention would favor Democrats with 13 Liberal- Democrat seats, while Republicans and Conservatives secure two at large posts.
Holiday shoppers can find special family gift deals in today's tabloid section. Shop per’s Fair Stores highlight discounted Christmas selections across toys, home goods, and apparel with limited time offers and festive specials.
The New York State Council of Churches with over 1.5 million parishioners will urge the legislature to liberalize the 83 year old abortion law. It joins the Episcopal Diocese of New York and other groups in supporting reforms to allow abortions in cases of rape or incest health threats or substantial reason to believe the child would be deformed. The Episcopal Diocese of New York City and Bishop Horace W B Donegan back similar changes as a major legislative issue.
Government economists detect persuasive evidence that inflation is easing as wholesale prices fall for over two months. Farm products and processed foods lead the drop, erasing about half of last year’s rise while industrial prices level off. But experts caution consumer relief may lag and the slowing economy keeps rising living costs unlikely to end soon.
The piece questions how easily firearms can be bought and calls for action to curb gun violence, urging readers to consider stricter controls and safer communities. It reflects on today’s editorial stance and urges public discourse and policy responses.
Fire at ABC Laundromat 1626 N Salina Street destroyed the interior of a one story building and caused about 100000 in damages. Fire officials credited rapid work by firefighters under Chief Burton Wright despite extreme cold and dense smoke.
An eight block area in East Gene see East Washington McBride and Al mond Streets lost power at 11 52 am with partial restoration at 12 32 pm and full service by 1 14 pm. A feeder line from Ash Street Substation caused the outage affecting Medical Arts Building Presidential Plaza Medical Building and National Casket Co. A laundromat fire caused minor damage to partitions after overheated dryer sparked flames. resident John Hamilton and Mrs James McLaughlin were identified.
The report notes cloudy skies and a low temperature around the upper 200s with a potential snowfall late tonight. There is a 40 percent probability of snow and a 60 percent chance tomorrow, with tomorrow’s high in the middle 300s.
AP reports a five day strike by Mohawk Airlines mechanics in Utica with no sign of resumed negotiations as talks remain at a standstill.
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