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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1987
Page
4
The author describes a noisy start to Harmonic Convergence Day with an 8 and 6 year old brothers arguing over one on one kick ball. The clash triggers neighborly complaints, a barking dog, blue jays, and a Sunday drive past blocked I-81 near North Syracuse as 1987 is hinted as an epoch.
Opinion argues against cosmic startups and heralded new ages. It recalls Aquarius and prophecies of 1973 Kohoutek Hailey’s comet, noting real-world issues persist. People are urged to embrace inner virtues, teaching children Sunday kickball before noon is a mortal sin.
A long critical column denounces the IRS as a fearsome agency that harasses taxpayers, cites a Chesapeake case where a 12 year old’s bank account was seized, and urges reforms. It notes regulator efforts to curb child-fund seizures and calls for greater taxpayer consideration by officials.
Syracuse resident Clemente Di Giambattista complains a neighbor blocks street-line parking with a guard rail and fence, while city officials allegedly stall inspections and enforcement. He urges equal treatment under city code and quicker review.
Readers report frequent serious auto accidents in Central New York tied to excessive speed on Route 690. They identify two driving cohorts the Slow Pokes and Jet Setters with 50 to 75 mph ranges and call for better enforcement amid construction and weather.
A fragment discusses forgiveness by the pope, referencing Jesus Christ and teachings to love enemies. It mentions Barry Silverberg’s lover and Aug as a date or person marker, but lacks clear news context or concrete action. The text reads like a personal reflection on forgiveness within Christian doctrine.
The Herald-Journal and Herald American welcome reader letters on public issues. Letters must be brief and legible with a clear point, signed, or withheld only for compelling reasons. The paper reserves the right to edit for length to preserve the writer’s point of view.
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