Herald Journal Founder Statement From 1877 First Issue
The inaugural issue of the Syracuse Herald Journal quotes Arthur Jenkins, founder, declaring independence from party politics and commitment to addressing public questions for the people’s best interests. The message frames the paper’s early editorial stance.
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The Lottery Lie Opinion Piece Targets State Funding
A critical column denounces the New York Lottery as a sham and urges Albany to reject it as a regressive tax. The author argues the Lottery funds education only indirectly, reduces accountability, and fosters cynicism, calling for a future without the Lottery.
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Regan
New York State
Albany
Reagan remains a GOP icon at Houston convention
Ronald Reagan, now 81, electrified the Republican National Convention in Houston. His unmistakable optimism and star power stirred laughter and tears, though the party faces a double‑digit deficit and a less orderly, more crowded field as Bush prepares for his pivotal acceptance speech.
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Ronald Reagan
Peoria
Houston
Reagan
Buchanan Attacks Clinton as Draft Dodger at GOP Convention
The speech features Pat Buchanan accusing Bill Clinton of draft dodging while criticizing Clinton and Hillary Clinton. The column notes both men avoided military service but contrasts Clinton opposition to U.S. policy with Buchanan urging intervention. It concludes rank and file Republicans supported Bush over Buchanan this year.
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Pat Buchanan
Bill Clinton
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Clinton
Hillary
U.S
Southeast Asia
Bush
Last hurrah for a loyal GOP soldier Dick Rosenbaum
Dick Rosenbaum, a former state party chair and one of the last Rockefeller Republicans, says the 61-year-old veteran will retire from politics. Speaking in Syracuse and Houston, he laments feeling unwelcome as the party shifts to the extreme right and questions how his savvy could aid GOP efforts if ideological purity dominates.
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Dick Rosenbaum
Syracuse
Houston
Road Kill Break the tension on abortion
Letter from William C. Glessing of Liverpool urging a constitutional compromise on abortion. He argues moderates on both sides should seek a middle ground, favoring informed clinics, adoption, contraception, and limits on abortions after a set period with doctor oversight. He warns against fanatical positions and calls for moderation to reduce the conflict.
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Board of Doctors
Plant love in minds of children not hate
A speaker urges planting seeds of love over hate in children's minds. Andrew Patterson discusses a drowning tragedy in Oneida County and promotes Red Cross and YMCA water safety courses for better, calmer responses in emergencies.
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Lila
Andrew Patterson Cicero
Oneida
American Red Cross
YMCA
Letter signs support for Walsh on Central New York jobs
A Crucible Materials executive commends Congressman Walsh for actively protecting local jobs. He cites meetings with management, support for voluntary restraint agreements, and lobbying for relief in fair competition. He defends fast track legislation and urges voters to back Walsh in November.
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Crucible
Jeter
Bill Clinton
Mexico
Congress
Jim Walsh
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