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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1994
Page
8
Arthur Jenkins, founder, states in the Herald's first issue on January 15, 1877 that the paper will pursue an independent course, discuss public questions, and support measures best for the people. The line reflects the masthead philosophy and early editorial stance of the publication.
The Mitchell bill would provide 95 percent health coverage by 2000, leaving over 12 million Americans uninsured. It postpones full universal coverage, using triggers if goals aren’t met by 2002, and aims to push reform forward despite political pushback.
The Herald American and Herald Journal announce new columnists Joseph Perkins Deborah Mathis Mona Charen and others to broaden the op-ed lineup. Profiles note Perkins has Wall Street Journal ties and prior roles in government. The plan aims for a broad mix of conservative liberal male female black white young old and invites reader engagement.
Dr. John T. Prior, 76, former commander of a medical unit at the Battle of the Bulge, will receive the Croix de Guerre Belgium’s Silver Star equivalent on Monday. He tended wounded soldiers when his infirmary was destroyed on Christmas Eve, and plans to bring a plaque honoring victims of the blast to Belgium.
Central New Yorkers urged to donate cash quickly to aid Rwandan refugees. The InterReligious Council of Central New York with OnBank and the Syracuse Herald-Journal/Herald American organized funds for medical kits water and food. Agencies include Catholic Relief Service Lutheran World Relief American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and International Red Cross.
Siegfried Snyder reflects on Mario Rossi and Louis Farrakhan advocating personal responsibility amid changing times. The piece recalls learning English at ten, curfew concepts abroad, and suggests analyzing myths and biases in a global village context. It argues for listening to diverse voices while rejecting old country nostalgia.
The paper invites readers to send succinct legible letters with daytime telephone numbers for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable letters are not published. The editor may edit for length. Mail to P.O. Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call (315) 470-2235 for questions.
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