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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1966
Page
4
Arthur Jenkins founder of the Herald asserts a nonpartisan stance in the paper's inaugural issue dated January 15, 1877. He calls for open discussion of public questions and support for candidates and measures that serve the people’s best interests.
A 1966 Senate review finds President Johnson backed six of ten key votes, with eight positions taken by Johnson on top votes. The piece notes Kennedy and Javits positions, including vetoes and splits on Viet Nam policy, reapportionment, rent supplements, truth in packaging, foreign aid, airline strike, and jobless benefits.
The piece notes a presidential housing proposal for demonstration cities offering up to 80 percent federal funding for addressing housing welfare and transportation, with the Senate rejecting an attempt to cut initial 900 million, and outlines positions on the minimum wage and civil rights cloture, including how our senators voted.
President Johnson leaves for Manila to pursue peace talks as Republicans criticize timing and Democrats hope for strong turnout. The trip limits domestic debate and could influence key races with appearances by Johnson in Montana California and Boston noted as potential boosts.
A reader columns attack the antiwar fringe urging continued Viet Nam support and warning that surrender would dishonor fallen servicemen. The letter laments deceitful cries and questions civic fidelity, naming historical battles and calling for accountability from critics. The piece also notes nostalgia for vintage medicines and criticizes current leadership.
A British journalist questions American politics as a reporter discusses Johnson abroad strategy and Alabama politics. The conversation covers George Wallace’s gubernatorial bid, Kennedy’s noncampaign stance, Humphrey’s visibility, and press interest, ending with the journalist unsure about filing a story.
Scrambled newspaper masthead and staff list from a historic Syracuse issue. Names include Stephen Rogers publisher and editors, with various department heads and editors noted in a fragmented reader.
HURLBUT H SMITH of Syracuse notes readers recall the era of patent medicines. He explains owners called themselves doctors professors or Indians and sold secret formulas labeled as pectorals expectorants curminatives and other alternates, though not truly patented.
J David Joor of Manlius endorses Joe Rudolph’s idea to allow real estate tax payments in installments. He argues Constitutional Convention approval would benefit homeowners and that quarterly budgeting would improve financing for government bodies.
Brig Gen S L A Marshall describes K Vu a civilian district chief in An Tue near An Khe who leads 27,900 people with 6 assistants. He works 17 hours daily, unarmed, backed by Maj Gen Norton’s troops and American aid. The area hosts Montagnards refugees, malaria-free gains, and two new schools serving 2,600. 3,500 children remain schoolless.
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