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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1979
Page
4
Arthur Jenkins, founder, states in the first issue of Herald dated January 15 1877 that the paper will pursue an independent course and not hesitate to discuss public questions and support candidates and measures best for the people.
The article discusses how Afghanistan was once dismissed by editors as irrelevant to readers. It notes the country’s portrayal as backward and the view reflecting American perceptions of distant nations.
The piece warns that U S Supreme Court rulings have allowed sealed pretrial hearings and trials undermining open justice. It then analyzes Afghanistan as a Russia backed quagmire, noting Kabul's fragile government, guerrilla gains, and U S diplomatic shifts after the 1979 ambush and murder of Ambassador Dobbs.
Lamont Robinson, a 20 year old University of Illinois student in Chicago, watched as police stripped and later towed his prized 1963 Mercury from an alley. He faced fingerprinting and an extended hold before learning his car was junked, leaving him to ride the bus home.
A U Soviet joint team after a 1977 expedition reports a northward uncharted current from the Pacific brings nutrients to the Bering Sea surface. Phytoplankton bloom supports high seafood production by transferring nutrients from external areas to the productive upper layer along the continental shelf.
Analysis of President Carter's energy program outlines how reducing U S oil dependence would alter Middle East leverage, lessen Arab influence on U S policy, and shift security concerns to Europe and Asia. It notes potential easing of oil lifelines, altered tactics with Iran Saudi Arabia and Israel, and subtler impact on foreign policy if goals are achieved.
Reader argues Sullivan Law won t curb accidents, cites England and Switzerland as proofs. Proposes public firearm safety instruction and a Syracuse Explorer Post by Hiawatha Council and Syracuse Pistol Club to teach safe handling and marksmanship, promising lives saved without stricter laws.
Two standards find nothing practical about the July 26 letter favoring helmets and object to the writer’s double standard. The author argues cyclists have free choice if it does not affect others, while noting insurance rate fears. He asks if injuries from unbuckled seat belts infringe his right to low rates, and signs JOHNATHON HARRIS, Syracuse.
Derwood M. Dudley of Campbell argues that the end of competitive international militarism is death. He says a right angle turn from disaster requires renunciation and adoption of goodwill and cooperation with all national peoples, who can be won by friendship, not threat.
The production credits the town, directors, Zogg Middle School principal, merchants, donors, and especially the audience for making the musical possible. Audience turnout showcased strong support for the summer program and the arts initiative.
Obituary note honoring Fred Kies recently deceased in Liverpool. Known as a grocer for years, he also served as church council president and treasurer, led Memorial Day ceremonies for over five decades, and long earned respect as American Legion member and town official. He balanced Republican leadership in Salina with village service, embodying steadfast community values and faith.
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