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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
1
County Welfare Commissioner John Lascaris outlines a multi step process for applicants to qualify for Medicaid. The article discusses how eligibility is calculated from net income, with examples showing how taxes and withholdings affect reported earnings and eligibility.
Washington reports say Abraham Ribicoff and Albert Gore urge U.N. observers to supervise free elections in South Viet Nam under wartime government. Secretary Ruskin expresses confidence elections will occur. debate centers on international oversight and possible postwar contest.
In Blancuard Oklahoma a mother Mrs. Tommie Morris Blagg 39 was killed when a car struck a bridge railing after following a pickup. The daughter Camille Fox was killed earlier that Friday in the same incident according to AP reports.
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for New York governor. He cites love of New York and its people, seeks a more creative federal partnership to fight poverty and discrimination, and critiques postwar crises since World War II. Concludes referencing family political tradition.
New York faces a citywide taxi strike as the Taxi Drivers Organizing Committee AFL-CIO shuts down operations. Subways buses and commuter trains run, with airport bus service affected. Mayor Lindsay plans possible intervention after quick talks with labor leaders. full impact expected during rush hour. Drivers’ pay share disputed as meters currently pay drivers 44 percent, union seeks 40 percent.
Senate supports revised school aid bill while Brydges demands clear terms. Tremacrake proposes size and weighted attendance adjustments. taxes and funding discussed as districts brace budgets. Weather notes low near 4, high 47 with weekend outlook in Onondaga County.
Detroit news notes Genersip Motors Chrysler and American t Motors report improved early month sales. Ford Division at Yard Motor Co. shows record volume first ten days, while Lincoln Mercury to release figures. Analysts question if other manufacturers match the rise amid earlier declines and inflationary pressures.
AP reports Canton based Lawrence County welfare official Finley suspended Medicare enrollment for 30 days, citing unaddressed issues. About 300 applicants sought benefits. Finley urged law changes, calling current rules unworkable and a potential whole system failure.
AP reports Bishop James A. Pike of California contemplates resignation from the diocese to enter a contemplative life as a scholar and teacher. He envisions becoming a worker-bishop with income outside the church, aiming to explore faith presentation free from administrative pressure and to address contemporary religious issues. He notes church conflict between in-group feeling and broader Christian concern, planning to continue as ordained in 1946.
The week ending April 9 saw 1,396 Vietnamese deaths in combat and 1,386 American deaths for the year, with Viet Cong losses 456 killed and 121 captured. Marines and airborne units fought Viet Cong while U.S. planes hit targets in North Vietnam, including a missile site near Haiphong attacked from the carrier Enterprise. The fight continued as reports conclude on page 13 col 3.
AP reporting Rex the London police dog bit a officer in the leg during a chase in the Dutch area. The officer sought hospital care while Rex escaped.
A stage section in today’s issue promotes a summer sale at Dey Bros. The event will be held across downtown Fairmount and Shoppingtown stores with discount offers and storefront displays.
Onondaga County faces possible formation of a county wide health department as the new state Medicaid program pushes for local administration. Mayor Walsh and county officials say contracting via the state health office is possible if no county department exists, with implications for about 300000 residents and 26 health units including Syracuse. A leadership conference at Blue Mountain hosts discussions on welfare, education, urban renewal and culture.
An unmanned Surveyor moon lander achieved a soft descent without parachutes at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo. The 3 second drop began from about 1000 feet after balloon release, marking a milestone ahead of the May 30 lunar touchdown. NASA notes Russia led unmanned lunar progress with Luna 9 on February 3.
A vintage comic line recalls a garage attendant telling a driver they only wash cars not iron them. The quip plays on mistaken expectations and a lighthearted misunderstanding. No dates or names are provided.
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