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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1983
Page
6
A Rand Institute study of 24 000 asbestos-related suits shows defendants and insurers paid about 1 billion dollars, with average 95 000 dollars per closed claim. Lawyers have captured the bulk of the settlements and fees as cases proceed.
Secretary Caspar Weinberger cites outrageous defense contracts with examples such as a $435 hammer sold for $15 and a $436 sledge hammer. He questions how much of the $1.2 billion in spare parts spending last fiscal year followed similar patterns and vows a 10 point crackdown with stern disciplinary action for negligent staff.
The report shows plaintiffs receiving about 35,000 of awards while defendants and insurers pay roughly 35,000 in litigation costs. It cites Rand data on asbestos death estimates from 74,000 to 265,000 over three decades and warns of multi billion payout potential. The piece criticizes the system as litigious and notes high legal fees burden victims.
Staten Island, long ridiculed as the outcast borough, vows to secede from New York City. State Senator John Marchi says the borough has legal power and funds to pursue independence as a federal court debates equal representation with the other four boroughs.
Staten Island residents demand change in city budgeting as Marchi warns that without a satisfactory resolution Richmond County may secede. Upstaters empathize with SI anger over tax dollars funding mass transit and welfare for New York City, while SI faces frequent political slights from across the Hudson.
The Mississippi River rose to 17.2 feet above sea level amid torrential rains, flooding concerns across Louisiana. Army Corps of Engineers reinforced levees while experts warn the river's crest may overwhelm protections, blaming levee systems north of Louisiana and noting vast wetlands loss as the coast erodes at about 39 square miles annually.
Readers push for federal legislation to restrict handgun access and require criminal penalties for misuse during possession. They demand a public education push on gun safety, a national referendum, and harsher penalties akin to drunk driving laws, citing NRA lobbying and scare tactics. R B Clemens, Pulaski criticizes media for president labeling.
V Bowler of Syracuse urges animal lovers to back the Guardians of Animals guardians as they work to halt dog and cat overbreeding and rescue animals from abuse. The letter notes their Box 115 Syracuse address and calls for donations to fund long term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
Review from Jamesville praises the Glenlock Restaurant dinner show Tunnel of Love with strong energy from lead Tim Holton. Cast delivers a engaging plot and solid performances, with Holton singled out for standout work from start to finish.
The Central Square basketball program extends appreciation to Coach Boeheim and Orange players Sean Kerins and Andre Hawkins who attended the first Redmen Summer Basketball Camp. The engagement strengthens ties between Syracuse University and local high schools.
A letter from Michael Stoy of Domex Springs NM extols Brotherhood and global aid efforts. He frames it as humanitarian and religiously inspired urging unity, kindness, and a peaceful world for all humanity.
The Allus children in the Project Children program thank everyone for a enjoyable stay in America. They express gratitude for Le Moyne Col- support and hospitality facilitating their visit.
Chicago Sun Times reports a strained scene when White Sox supporters travel to Milwaukee for games. An incident involving Bill Skarbek of Cicero and companions describes crowd chaos, police removal, and arrests for disorderly conduct. Milwaukee officials deny heavy-handed treatment.
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