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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1981
Page
6
Our opinion flags the national identification card as a Big Brother credential while noting Reagan’s immigration reforms. We favor amnesty for current illegal residents and swift enforcement, but question how to verify illegal status without a standardized ID. The piece argues for stronger border enforcement and adjustments by Congress to fix gaps.
Democrats in the House cast a cynical vote 404 to 20 to restore a $122 monthly minimum Social Security retirement benefit after both chambers had supported Reagan tax cuts. The move aimed to frame Republicans as blocking relief, letting lawmakers campaign on having tried to reinstate the basic benefit.
Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger said last week his department plans to tighten defense contracts by placing penalties for excessive costs and delays in delivery to curb spending. He noted Congress must act to insert these penalty clauses and urged prompt consideration.
The piece mocks postal unions and federal media economists debating a 20 cent stamp raise aided by an eight year old consultant. It suggests raising rates for Fortune 500 firms while offering a nickel rate for friendly letters to revive letter writing and subsidize the Post Office.
The proposal to spend 102690 to reproduce Playboy in Braille for 1200 readers faces scrutiny. Critics cite 480000 annualLibrary Service users and 20000 Braille subscribers while noting Playboy volumes lack pictures and may be available elsewhere.
Discover a secluded getaway at Gilroy California where the town grows roughly 90 percent of U S garlic. Enjoy a peaceful vacation and return to solitude with little to no crowds.
Readers complain about a political cartoon showing the Princess of Wales as a frog after a kiss. Letters denounce the drawing as in poor taste and unnecessary. The page also lists community fundraising and services from Camp Id-Ra-Ha Je Rescue Mission and notes on local zoo and postal delivery issues.
The Sports Vision Section of the American Optometric Association conducted visual screenings for hundreds of National Sports Festival athletes from July 22 to 24. Karen Cain reported for The Herald-Journal and showcased the ability to translate complex vision topics into clear public messaging. Leonard Savedoff, D.D. praised the journalist and collaboration.
A Syracuse reader recalls a morning rush hour accident on James Street where a dog ran under a braking car, narrowly avoided by two others, and laments careless guardianship of dependents, arguing love should compel humane care without law.
A reader denounces Reagan era tax shifts as robbing the poor to enrich the rich. The letter targets the elderly and underprivileged, asking for a sensible explanation beyond vague rationalizations from lawmakers. NAUSEATED.
Since opening, Eastwood Rotary’s stand No 136 at Syracuse University games has raised funds for a crises fund and youth programs. The club thanks SU Orange fans and volunteers as funds grow tenfold to aid Twenty Eastwood families for Christmas 1980 and camperships for disabled and youth at local sites. Sister Gloria received honors for community service.
A call to shut Burnet Park Zoo and begin a new facility based on expert recommendations from around the world. The speaker urges government action after years of urging the community to accept closure and start over.
Jeanette Pietrantoni of the Syracuse Teachers Association argues the police work week dispute exposes broader misgivings in the city administration toward employees, contrasting with numerous private and public sector labor relations built on mutual respect.
In Washington a group of fundamentalist preachers led by Jerry Falwell and James Robison pressed Sen. Strom Thurmond to oppose Sandra Day OConnor's Supreme Court nomination. Thurmond, head of the Judiciary Committee, plans to vote for her barring major issues arise. Clergy warn of moral stakes on abortion rights and family issues as Congress returns to debate crucial matters.
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