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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
6
Arthur Jenkins founder of the Herald states in the first issue on January 15 1877 that the paper will pursue an independent approach and discuss public questions while supporting measures to advance the people's best interests.
A tri-part committee of Onondaga Community College trustees county executives and legislators reviews the master plan. They question the 5.8 million cost for site prep power lines water pipes sewer mains roads and bridges. J Lawrence Murray urges local reexamination while most favor the county farm site.
The piece outlines a proposed Work Incentive Program WIP to enroll 757 000 welfare recipients by end of 1972 at an annual net cost of 365 million after savings from reduced welfare checks. It discusses SUNY guidelines for site selection, potential cost savings on OCC site prep and utilities, and three cost cutting alternatives to a tri party committee.
Irving G. Berman died Saturday at age 54 leaving a legacy in Syracuse through LeMoyne College Syracuse University and the Everson Museum. He directed the Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corp and helped create a large non-government scholarship program aiding youth and families.
The letter criticizes federal spending from the State of the Union and tax burdens, noting millions of dollars and higher taxes impact workers. It laments job creation in Washington and questions personal accountability, while a travel diary recounts a long, delayed Chicago to Syracuse rail trip over the holidays. It also corrects a mischaracterization of Alcoholics Anonymous as anonymous and encourages hope for recovery.
Everett McKinley Dirksen argues for federal subsidies to build and maintain an American merchant fleet. He notes U S flag tankers carry only 3 percent of foreign petroleum and ships aging. labor costs abroad allow cheaper foreign building. He urges public funds to support ship subsidies so the United States preserves a capable merchant marine for prestige and defense.
The speaker describes traveling with her husband and two sons, ages two and four, aboard the New York Central as a test of stamina and endurance.
A Harris survey shows the 90th Congress rated poorly by 41 percent versus 39 percent negative, with President Johnson favored by 43 percent. Public blame centers on inaction amid Vietnam crisis, urban unrest, and slow policy response. Independent voters and educated groups are hardest on Congress. Negroes and Democrats defend the record.
A brief notice presents a playful item from The Small Society titled Do You INTERPRET THE IDENTS. The ad hints at a creative audience engagement piece and suggests a novelty focus for readers.
A reader from Oneida laments winter and its hardships. Helen Smith asks if anyone over 40 enjoys the season, noting snow, ice and a snow blower as daily troubles.
A CSEA member with ten years service criticizes Albany coverage by John M. Greene. He argues Council 50 failed to control civil service workers, credits CSEA with gains, praises its moderate tactics, and condemns election demands.
An open letter critiques a Herald Journal column for sensationalism. The writer argues radio cannot lead alcoholics to safety and that the referenced piece is a tragedy. The tone is reflective and accusatory about media influence.
Fragmentary OCR shows staff names Publisher Stephen Rogers Editor William D. Cotter Business Manager Clarence H. Rinne and other editors. Listing includes advertising and circulation heads with partial titles and initials.
A reader known as State Train (N Y C) Rider praises train travel over driving. He and his wife enjoy vacations by bus or air to avoid car stress and prefer trains for long trips, mentioning California and Chicago as examples of routes.
The writer addresses Commissioner Cohen with a sharp critique of the IRS and public funding. She complains about coercion in tax payments, proposes letting taxpayers designate how money is spent like the United Givers Fund, and jokingly suggests redirecting funds to the Post Office. She also taunts about travel taxes and suggests deducting a suggestion from the next quarterly installment.
Washington reports on Senator Eugene McCarthy's presidential bid. The piece argues that criticism signals strength, noting internal dissent among hippies and the general electorate. It suggests McCarthy would not win cleanly by courting the fringe and has managed to alienate that base while broadening appeal.
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