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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1968
Page
3
In the first issue dated January 15 1877 Arthur Jenkins founder of the Herald declares an independent course. The editor vows to discuss public questions and back measures best for the people’s interests.
The piece urges alarm at suicide among youths and college students, noting it as a leading preventable death. It highlights warning signs in teens, such as mood shifts and risky behavior, and calls for serious responses including counseling and services at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Secret wartime gimmick circulates as GIs receive plastic insect novelties labeled Creepy Crawlers mailed by Roxboro Road Junior High students. The kits include spiders and scorpions alongside everyday items and reach servicemen in Vietnam.
Explorers Posts connect businessmen with Boy Scouts of America to create manpower pools for the future. High school Explorer scouts gain insight into careers, meet professionals, and are encouraged to continue schooling through high school and into college.
Washington voices alarm over eroding public backing as the Johnson administration prepares a national drive to rally support. Plans consider bringing South Vietnamese leaders to the U.S. to counter anti-American narratives amid the Tonkin controversy and McNamara testimony.
The article discusses a proposed national commission on judicial disabilities and tenure to oversee federal judges. It cites Sen. Joseph D. Tydings and details a five judge panel with power to recommend removal for misconduct or incapacity. It highlights the Oklahoma City case of Chief Judge Stephen S. Chandler as an example of systemic gaps.
A reader defends teachers and argues respect in schools has declined noting disciplined children and fair punishments. The letter urges support for educators shaping future citizens and emphasizes hard work and individual responsibility over welfare.
The memoir snippet traces an individual's early life in an orphanage and state foster care, a decision to join the C C C during high school, and voluntary service in World War II. He notes a sense of inferiority and a vow to save money during military years as a foundation for his later married life.
The readable portion shows the Syracuse Herald Journal edition dated Saturday March 9 1968 with staff roles listed including Stephen Rogers publisher Willem Comer editor Clarence Rinne business manager and others.
A letter argues the North Syracuse Central School District board no longer serves local needs since the Bear Road Smith Road additions vote. It urges an organized campaign to elect responsive candidates and to vote in the upcoming election.
A reader hails the Presidents Commission on Civil Disorder urging action at a critical time. The message emphasizes democracy and equal freedom, contrasts U S racial apartheid with South Africa, and calls for sacrifices of time money and resources to achieve national pride.
Albany reports draft committees form nationwide after Rockefeller announces he is not a candidate. In Denver Rep. Floyd Haskell chairs a committee backed by business civic leaders and students seeking Rockefeller’s nomination. Nixon criticizes backdoor drafts as Rockefeller and Love weigh options. Rockefeller withdrew from 1959 race citing duties as New York governor.
In a humorous jab at state views on gambling Californians travel to Nevada to gamble and lose money. An airline serving business travelers to Nevada casinos plans topless stewardesses, illustrating a satire of driving people to drink.
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