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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
1
Albany NY AP Speaker Anthony Travia presented a plan to add a four dollar deductible to the new medical aid program. He also signaled anti fraud amendments to be considered by the Assembly, aligning with Senate moves while noting Upstate opposition and upcoming elections.
In a pivotal House Judiciary Committee vote Rep. Charles A. Mathias Jr of Maryland steered a watered down open housing measure through, aligning GOP support to back a proposal that would apply mainly to apartments and new housing while exempting some homeowners. The plan faced opposition from Democratic civil rights leaders and President Kennedy’s administration but was backed by a near party line vote as it moved toward broader consideration.
The Vatican daily L Osservatore Romano expressed regret over bombings near Hanoi and Hai Phong in North Vietnam. It urged learning without regret or worry, recalled Pope Paul VI's peace appeals, and advocated negotiations to end the Vietnamese conflict.
Jets struck oil dumps and a radar control center near Hanoi as U S forces continued raids in North Vietnam. The attacks hit Nguyen Khe Bach Gian and a radar center 38 miles from the capital while ground fighting north of Saigon involved the 1st Infantry Division. Casaulties rose with 131 U S deaths in the week ending June 25 and 755 wounded or missing.
The hottest spots were Parker Arizona and Needles California each at 103 degrees while Redmond Oregon recorded an overnight low of 33 degrees.
George Savage seeks the Onondaga County Democratic leadership against legal leader Van Lengen as unofficial results hint at party factional support. Coalition efforts include support from former county Democrats and a hoped outcome of a decisive Tuesday vote.
United States officials defended air strikes on oil storage facilities near Hanoi and in Sai Phong as focused on military targets. McNamara said the action damaged over 60 percent of North Viet Nam’s remaining oil storage while claiming care to avoid civilian harm. Critics alleged indiscriminate destruction of civilian areas. Vice President Humphrey argued the bombings were precise and necessary, and Britain’s Wilson expressed regret. The row reflected tensions as allied and international leaders weighed escalation risks.
Tropical disturbance unleashed heavy rains forcing NASA to postpone the Lunar Explorer mission to study radiation and astronaut safety. The countdown and liftoff were timed for 13:02 p.m. EDT Friday but halted just minutes before launch due to weather conditions.
Two people are known to have drowned as flash floods sweep Jamaica since Sunday. Police report extensive property and livestock damage plus a teen-age girl and a man missing in separate incidents.
A Defense Department study recommends selecting the youngest eligible men for induction and prioritizing those aged 19 to 20. It argues combat commanders prefer the younger group and about eight of ten volunteers are under 21. The report, presented to the House committee, cites costs of an all volunteer force and questions the sustainability of ending the draft within a decade. Page 4.
A light joke about vacation time between a mother and a wife. The quip hints at a student life balance with family ties shaping a college year, delivering a quick humor beat in a newspaper comic style.
The weatherman predicts mild tonight and a warm low tomorrow. No rain is expected while several area villages call for water conservation efforts amid the calm conditions.
The Hotel Astor on Times Square ends a 62 year run as guests depart and a wrecking crew begins, making way for a four story office building. General manager Erwin Schel says it is sad. staff depart and the lobby feels like a hotel on its last night. Presidents and show business figures stayed there since 1933.
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