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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1966
Page
4
A 1877 first issue note by ARTHUR JENKINS outlines an independent approach to public questions and support for men and measures advancing the people’s interests, urging nonpartisan discussion and action.
Lee Alexander a Democratic candidate for council man at large argues the City of Syracuse should sell its Strand parking garage criticizing the council’s push to turn downtown into parking lots. He says the garage costs taxpayers thousands to operate and notes downtown shopping revenue could fall to suburbs without free parking. Streets and parking are public charges.
The Onondaga County Executive defends a 10 million dollar plan for Onondaga Community College development through 1969 and says no plans exist beyond that year. Critics urge maintaining the 4,400 student projection for 1974 and insist the county fulfill its sponsorship obligations to the youth and the college's potential.
The city pressed for a Clinton Square Urban Renewal grant of 14.5 million dollars after initial requests for 30 million. Congressman Hanley pushed the project from Syracuse to Washington, aiding a northern urban renewal anchor on South Salina Street as Mayor Walsh and city officials lobbied successfully.
The piece questions modern leisure as people seek distant trips by car and fast activities. It notes highways, power boats, golf, bars, and weekend hunts as common escapes. It asks why people cannot simply rest and be alone with themselves.
Brig. Gen. S L A Marshall argues on a TV program that a 1953 indication of using the A bomb altered Panmunjom talks and that Communist doctrine urges waging war to force concessions. He questions why leaders ignore reality, cites Ho Chi Minh and Giap, and urges the U S not to aid what he calls an escape from reality.
A reader reflects on women’s economic concerns and broader global issues while urging political focus beyond food prices. The letter also praises a DeWitt Cemetery Association cleanup effort battling vandalism and preserving a historic site for the community.
Patrick J. Monaghan of Jamesville urges the New York legislature to adopt a state lottery earmarked for education. He argues a single tax should fund schooling, rejects opposition, and emphasizes moral duty to provide the finest schooling for every child in the state.
A DeWitt cemetery association board expresses deep appreciation to Donald L. Milback Scoutmaster of Troop 163 and his scouts for their fine service. The note credits the group with commendable community effort and gratitude from the association.
The Syracuse Herald Journal listing staff and editorial team for Saturday October 29 1966. Details include publisher Stephen Rogers editor William Cotter business manager Clarence Rinne and other key positions.
The piece analyzes worsening Mao era tensions between China and the Soviet Union as Beijing sides with self isolation. It discusses Mao's aims to make China a world power, Moscow's reaction, and implications for Vietnam and regional peace talks.
Mike Mansfield says Lyndon Johnson remains courteous even to Viet Nam policy critics. He may invite them to the ranch for horseback riding. Economists forecast a recession by 1970, with one predicting unemployment.
Ruth Montgomery critiques the Great Society and Dr Benjamin Spock arguing early childhood influence shapes criminal and social outcomes. The piece links anti poverty programs to dependency while warning of a cold maternal influence and cites Russian state schooling and Supreme Court limits on prayer and legal rights as part of a widening social condition.
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