Bobby Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson vie for the 1968 ticket
The column analyzes the Democratic race between Lyndon Johnson and Bobby Kennedy, suggests Kennedy aims for a place on the ticket, and weighs the odds of a Johnson Kennedy matchup versus Nixon Rockefeller and other rivals. It notes Humphrey’s timing and wonders if the party can unify for November.
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Syracuse Herald Journal March 19 1968 item
Front page note listing the Syracuse Herald Journal dated Tuesday March 19 1968. Brief item outlines key local news and notices relevant to Syracuse area readers.
Albany Medicaid clash tests Rockefeller and GOP leaders
Governor Rockefeller signed two Medicaid bills to solve a fiscal crisis amid sparring with Senate Majority Leader Brydges and Assembly Minority Leader Duryea. The GOP alternative cut costs by $100 million and narrowed eligibility, forcing bills to the door and exposing rifts with Speaker Travia.
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Duryea
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Assembly Committee On Ways and Means
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Rockefeller
Anthony P. Travia
John B. Lis
Buffalo
Syracuse letters attack campus free speech and recruitment access
Right Reverend Msgr. William J. Shannon and Clifford J. McGinn, Ph.D., write critiquing Syracuse University faculty for allowing Communist and drug-using speakers while denying government recruiters access. They urge a shift toward a cultural center and express hope for public help to aid a stranger.
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Syracuse University
S.U
Editorials on school aid and Bonnie and Clyde backlash
A Swartz family supports increased school aid for severely disturbed autistic children, urging legislation and noting cost and staffing gaps. A reader objects to the film Bonnie and Clyde for glamorizing murderers and distorting reality, arguing society promotes false art and anti-hero themes.
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James Reston
Governor Rockefeller pushes gun law amid dope arrests
The speaker notes Governor Rockefeller advocates a rifle and shotgun control bill while a river is laid down and arrests for dope charges occur. In one home four pistols are found, raising questions about how long the Sullivan law has been on the books.
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Dimwits
Hospital Proposal Aims to Save Lives in County North
A proposal urges building a northern county hospital to save lives and cut patient travel times. Proponents argue the investment yields long term health and economic benefits for residents and urgent care access.
Johnson Supporters Missed Election Day Vote In NH
In 1964 John son carried New Hampshire with 182000 votes. In the recent primary Democratic total reached about 49000, leaving about 133000 former Johnson backers not voting. The overall primary tally did not match Johnson’s 1964 total and the Republican vote closely rivaled 1964 results.
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President Johnson
Call for new cultural hall in Syracuse with flexible auditorium
A letter urges Syracuse to replace the aging Lincoln Auditorium at Central Tech. The writer argues Metropolitan Syracuse should build and own a modern venue capable of ice shows and sports as well as world renowned concerts, noting urgent community priorities.
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Ice fall injures walker on Edum Road parking lot
A person slipped on ice in a parking lot facing Edum Road on March 6 and fractured a right ankle. Two motorists stopped to help. one assisted into a car, the other gathered belongings and carried the injured person home. Names of the helpful men were not obtained.
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Syracuse Repertory’s student performances draw ire over rowdy audience
A letter criticizes a Syracuse Repertory Theater special for high school student performances on March 12. The writer cites ongoing talking, laughing, moving, and a student shooting caps during the play, calling the behavior immature and disruptive to actors and peers.
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Farm subsidies criticized by area farmers group
The Herald American notes federal farm subsidies receive sharp critique from area farmers. Farm Bureau leaders say members oppose government handouts and favor ending subsidy programs, arguing farmers are capable and successful without aid. Robert D. Van Slyke, NY Farm Bureau director, comments.
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Kennedy Faces Joint Campaign Strategy In Nomination Battle
The article analyzes Robert Kennedy’s push to cooperate with Eugene McCarthy to deny Johnson renomination, arguing California’s 174 delegates pressure a split. It outlines Kennedy’s Indiana Nebraska Oregon May contests and the risk McCarthy stays in if outpaced, noting potential alienation of youth-supporting spirit.
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Arthur Krock
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New Hampshire
Lobbyists and legislative advocates shape legislation
The piece critiques the power of lobbyists and pressure groups in lawmaking. It notes that every bill requires a Congressman to sponsor and a lobbyist to push, funded by taxpayers, while lampooning faltering phrases and euphemisms in political discourse.
U S Faces Gold Trap as Panic Buying Drains Reserves
The United States battles a gold drain as panic buying hits record levels. The Fed raised the discount rate from 4 to 5 percent while Congress rejects a 10 percent surcharge. Joint Economic Committee warns war costs and foreign exchange outlays threaten the budget.
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Joint Economic Committee
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