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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1983
Page
8
Cuomo brings blunt remarks and crisp answers to Syracuse as he discusses state sports funding and the Empire State Games. The piece contrasts his straight talk with the more narrative style of former governor Carey, noting the shift in tone during Cuomo’s first full public appearance in the city.
Cuomo spoke at the Empire State Games opening ceremonies amid debate over keeping the games in Syracuse. He defended support for the games, praised progress, and offered blunt commentary on governance and public funding while noting no current political campaign. The event featured 5,800 athletes, coaches, and officials at Coyne Field.
A mentally disabled man, Paul Durett, 37, faces eviction as Pennsylvania and New Jersey cling to residency rules. His mother seeks federal court relief arguing the law discriminates against those who cannot declare where they live. Durett's case mirrors a wider clash over long term care and state responsibility.
The speaker critiques politics during an election year, noting Secretaries Block Watt and Weinberger and an AG order for Roots. The passage mocks policy symbolism and portrays poverty neighborhoods bracing for politicians. It suggests public concern over food stamps and the looming campaign season.
Letters expose dismay at Warners Elementary School boarded up by voters in West Genesee District after WAIT backed a no reopening plan. Critics say PAL would have created jobs and community space while WAIT defends its stance despite local impact.
A Syracuse reader laments graphic child murders and contrasts public outrage with violence in broader contexts. He questions abortion rights, notes social responsibility to protect children, and imagines a future where a female child is born with an ear receiver, reflecting anxiety about media and technology.
A letter argues the Bible is a holy book, denounces the idea that Christians replace personal faith with a book, and cites I Timothy 2 5 to affirm Jesus Christ as mediator. The writer prays for priests to defend the Word and urges daily Bible reading.
H. M. Zalmanoff of Camillus praises Ernest Musquiz of Syracuse University and the Syracuse Symphony for shaping a group in five rehearsals during the SU Summer Symphony concert at Crouse College. He predicts a bright future for the young conductor.
A Soviet anti Zionist front group declares Jewish emigration to Israel halted while stripping scholars of degrees. The piece notes Lubyianka executions in 1952 and the lack of Jewish schools in the USSR alongside a rising state led campaign equating Zionism with Nazi crimes. It highlights the repression of Jewish life and rights in the Soviet Union.
A letter to the editor discusses county tax sale practices, citing cases where owners lost homes over small back taxes and arguing that procedures protect neither taxpayers nor county finances. The writer cites elderly women, large families, notice failures, and low appraisals as examples, urging review of tax sale outcomes.
A call to consecrate parishes and individuals to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as a path to peace. Citing 1917 Fatima events and May 13 1983 papal actions, the message urges believers to embrace Mary and Jesus heart-centered devotion, likening devotion to planetary attraction to the sun.
Edward N Joy of Oneida questions modern legal costs and judge holding, citing Luke to argue that lawyers overstate work for clients and create trouble, suggesting little has changed in 2000 years.
Ralph Bova Jr reports that 250 youths benefited from the Syracuse City School District driver education program this summer. Thanks are given to Dick Haskins Oldsmo bile Bill Scott Oldsmobile and Val Motors for leasing cars, enabling a quality program and the development of responsible drivers in the community.
A local column warns parents that youth behavior and safety concerns resemble stranger than fiction. It discusses trends in school and community incidents, urging vigilance and practical guidance for guardians.
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