This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
7
Arthur Jenkins, founder of the Herald, declares in the first issue dated January 15, 1877, that the paper will pursue an independent path, discuss public questions, and support men and measures aimed at advancing the people’s best interests. The statement emphasizes nonpartisan coverage and dedication to communal welfare.
The piece notes the Pueblo incident and 14 percent year span since the 1953 armistice, citing U.S. protests to North Korea at Panmunjom. It references casualties, prior armistice dates, UN ambassador Arthur Goldberg, and calls for diplomacy over bombing, with Kennedy urging talks in Vietnam.
North Vietnam reiterated core demands to Mongolian visitors including U S withdrawal from Vietnam and severing ties with the South. The United States would need to stop bombing and the National Liberation Front would underpin any settlement, paving a path to negotiations seen as enabling U S defeat.
Washington notes the difficulty for the out party to overcome president driven TV and print space. He cites Johnson's Jan 17 hour on all networks and the GOP equal time offer on Jan 24 with eight senators and nine representatives speaking. Ford calls for a televised debate to let both sides be heard.
The Syracuse Herald Journal reports a purchase by the Merlid Company in Syracuse New York with local listing of staff and departments including publisher editor and advertising director. The notice provides a partial roster of personnel and department heads connected to the transaction.
A reader recalls a 1918 French front letter yearning for the good old U S A and notes new comforts for soldiers yet ongoing separation. The piece then shifts to criticisms of Gov and taxes, rail and airline subsidies, Medicaid hearings, and praise for New York Central rail management.
A couple tried to buy tickets with a $10 traveler's check on July 5, 1967, but the theater refused and has not replied to six months of follow up. In September Eastern Airlines canceled its 7:30 a.m. Syracuse to Washington nonstop, adding two earlier flights. many commuters protested while the airline says it is studying the schedule. In the past week the author was invited to Mobil.
Reader commends recent paper for coverage and asks for more Syracuse Blazers coverage. Local team fans report exciting games and strong spectator interest.
A reader thanks for a letter of support used in securing the 1969 Ten Outstanding Young Men Congress. The note praises American taxpayers and authorities, then hints at salary and expense increases for administrators and legislators after the election. It also questions breaches of contracts and confidences in industry.
Senate Majority Leader Earl W. Bradges urged repeal of the state lottery if it cannot be a durable education funding source. He argued the program has been oversold and would require an intensive promo push to succeed, noting actual net revenue fell far short of projections.
A stockholder and NYC Railroad employee urges profit-based guarantees of dividends and continuous employment. He questions who should bear losses and whether stockholders or the enterprise should cover deficits, warning against taxpayer bailouts. The letter frames the balance between profits, jobs, and public funding.
Washington reports consumers are increasingly cautious with rising incomes. Saving around 7 percent of after tax income limits spending and may trim business expansion through mid year. Inflation and high interest rates encourage saving while war uncertainty dampens purchases. If savings rise further, inventory building could slow and the boom may falter.
The National Coffee Association meets at Mizner's resort as London negotiations stall over a global coffee treaty. Brazil presses for subsidies while other nations push for fair rules. a failing pact could widen the gap between rich and poor as underdeveloped producers gain $500 million annually under current controls.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.