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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1968
Page
2
Arthur Jenkins states in the first issue of the Herald on January 15 1877 that they will discuss public questions and support men and measures best for the people, ignoring party politics to elevate the public good.
Washington editorial urges restraint in arming households citing the Presidents Commission on Civil Disorders. It highlights the need for judgment and community action over weapons and notes urban governance gaps, racial isolation, and the risk of violence without inclusive city leadership and open communication.
Abe Mellinkoff of the San Francisco Chronicle notes doves challenge General Westmoreland and question troop deployment in Saigon versus Khe Sanh. He warns doves may soon influence company level decisions and clash with Johnson over war terminology like demilitarized and enclave.
The piece traces growing cracks in Soviet bloc censorship from Poland to Russia. It cites the 1966 Sinyavsky and Daniel trial, a smuggled white book, and protests by writers. Observers call this a painful transition and Russia's moment of truth as repressive Stalinism remains.
The piece notes that about 80 percent of earth’s fresh water is in ice or snow while 97 and 14 per cent of all water is salt water leaving only about 0.5 percent fresh and unfrozen. It argues this strengthens the case against water pollution.
A reader letter asks where to draw the line in Vietnam policy and cites stopping communism. A response defends the Burtons yacht expense as their private right, arguing against moral policing of others spending choices and questioning covetousness.
Harris Survey analysis shows third party candidate George Wallace would siphon votes from Nixon, leaving Johnson with a majority of electoral votes in a Nixon Johnson race. Even an eight point Nixon lead could still fail if Wallace attracts four to Nixon for every one away from Johnson.
The piece analyzes how third party candidates could have altered elections. It highlights Truman in 1948 and Kennedy in 1960, noting pivotal states and electoral vote dynamics. It explains why winning seven key states often determines the national majority and thus the presidency.
The Syracuse based Fracuse Herald Journal lists publisher Stephen Rogers editor William D Corer and staff roles including business manager Clarence H Hinne and circulation manager Lewis Kennedy. A production and advertising team is named with editors Paul Setmer, Samuel Titer, and others.
The Syracuse Police Department was commended for arresting two boys in the brutal attack on a woman at her Bellevue Avenue home. Officers John Stronger Ambrose Linehan and Thomas Hurley were singled out for their alert and outstanding police work.
The Murphy proposal would form a citizens advisory committee to meet with the Camillus Town Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss West Genesee Street development, offering residents a voice previously dominated by special interests and developers.
U Thant says genuine desire to end the conflict exists everywhere and suggests taking the initiative to stop bombing. The question remains whether Hanoi wants peace and would negotiate if bombing stops, amid accusations and concerns of escalation.
Governor Rockefeller unveils a multi billion dollar urban redevelopment plan amid a star studded news conference. Attendees include Lt. Gov. Wilson Atty. Gen. Lefkowitz and legislative leaders as Rockefeller explains aims and answers questions. Barclay and Travia weigh in on the proposal with remarks from observers and reporters watching closely.
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