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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1996
Page
5
A New York Council on Problem Gambling survey shows problem gambling increased nearly 75 percent in the last decade. It notes teens are affected and expanded options like Quick Draw in bars raise risk, while officials warn government gambling is a bad bet, wasting public resources without true economic growth.
Freshman Assemblyman Bernard Mahoney attacked New York's so called hypertechnical election rules by challenging Democrat Edward Ryan's Independence Party petition. The challenge was rejected by both Democratic Elections Commissioner Edward Szczesmak and Republican elections commissioner John Kinseila. Mahoney did not specify which ballot line he opposed, highlighting the paradox of reformers using the laws they propose to change.
In Syracuse a community-wide appeal seeks help locating April Gregory, a 18 year old last seen May 24 at Sadter Hall. She failed to show for a McDonald’s shift, leaving money and belongings behind. A $520,000 reward is offered. call Syracuse police or campus security with tips. FBI and Urban League are involved.
A volunteer for the American Lung Association praises the FDA's 1995 proposal to restrict youth access to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco and to reduce their appeal. The appeal of tobacco to youths is combated as part of a broad government effort to prevent tobacco-related illnesses and deaths.
A letter in the Herald Journal laments a recent music festival near Ferner Dow claiming expected injuries show senseless risk and criticizes planning. The writer, parent Kolby Sill, notes an 18 year old son funded attendance and questions legality and ethics, urging safer alternatives for ill patients seeking relief.
The reader challenges the Herald Journal editorial on multicultural requirements, arguing that praising only classic Western thinkers overlooks broader contributions. They accuse the piece of superficiality and ask for inclusion of non Western and diverse voices beyond canonical figures.
A seven woman five man jury acquits Wao Jamesville correction officers Cary P Gould of sexual offenses. Prosecution failed to prove guilt and defense showed the victim was conscious and that investigators coerced false confessions. The ruling prompts questions about reinstating the officers to their former posts.
MARC HUTCHEON writes that Onondaga County Judge J Kevin Mulroy pushes a state required handgun safety course amid liberal gun control debate. He argues broad participation is needed since accidents are rare among experienced shooters while risk rises for non enthusiasts.
The Herald Journal invites readers to submit letters for publication. Letters should be succinct and legible and must include the writer’s address and daytime telephone number. Unsigned letters or those with unverifiable authors are not published. Letters to the editor go to P O box 4913 Syracuse NY 13221 or fax 4703019 and questions to 3154702235. A detailed explanation of letters policy is available on request.
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