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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
1
U S senators on organized crime and national law enforcement expressed interest in the probe into the Syracuse securities theft. The investigation led to yesterday’s recovery of nearly 1 million dollars in stolen negotiable securities and drew attention from federal agencies and officials.
London shares rise as favorable European banker sentiment boosts the pound amid De Gaulle's call for a return to the gold standard. The FT index climbs to 409.5 by noon while the pound touches 2.4034 dollars. gold prices fall in Zurich and Paris as markets react to political tensions.
The State Lottery final draw lists multiple prize levels including 50 000 25 000 and 10 000 awards. Eunice Wenger of Lake George and Alice Kurtz of Tonawanda are named among the 10000 and 50000 winners. Joseph of Tonawanda is noted as a 50000 prize recipient.
Senior American officials say about 13 000 hard core Viet Cong have faded into jungle hideouts near the Cambodian border, easing the threat of a second invasion of Saigon. The shift reduces near term danger and alters U S assessment of military risk in the region.
Fragmentary text mentions area operations and a reference to April but lacks concrete details, dates, or named entities to form a complete news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Saigon refer to danger of another major infiltration. Officials say the enemy situation has not passed U.S. officials as of the report, with details continued on later pages.
Senator Robert F. Kennedy argues President Johnson's housing plan is inadequate and urges amendments to require at least 73 percent of new housing in urban poverty areas. He calls for resident input in rebuilding, tenant management roles, and options for eventual ownership, plus rent relief and tax measures to aid construction without tax incentives. He notes Johnson seeks six million new units in ten years.
A Weather Bureau report notes a broad cooling trend with temperatures below normal across the United States. New York shows record lows in the Adirondacks and Wanakena, while Stillwater reservoir records the coldest temperature yet. light precipitation and a mix of rain and snow are expected, with seasonal temperatures returning in the next five days.
In Tuskegee Alabama UPI reports Sheriff Lucius Amerson, the first Negro sheriff since Reconstruction, arrested white Police Chief Bobby Singleton and white Trooper James H Bass on charges of threatening and assault. Both posted bond and were released. cases set for April 1.
High Ridge Missouri volunteers sold over 100 fire protection tags to fund equipment and operations. A Monday alarm at the Akers home ended with a $18 000 loss after the house burned because no tag was purchased. Chief Ed Hill said the policy is no tag no service and emphasized relief cases receive some aid.
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