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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1985
Page
10
The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at the New York State Fair Sunday, delivering blunt remarks on local politics. While supporters tout his stature and aid to a local candidate, critics say he offered overt campaign influence and questioned bystanders’ views, reflecting divided local sentiment.
At the State Fair a visiting candidate Jackson spoke to a gospel choir event despite rules that barred political campaigning. He urged jobs and justice while praising Syracuse Democratic primary candidates, stirring controversy over the conflict between hospitality and campaign rhetoric.
Governor Mario Cuomo has signed legislation permitting children as young as eight to attend professional boxing and wrestling events when accompanied by an adult. The measure expands access to events once restricted to older patrons, prompting debate over exposing children to combat sports.
A 13 year old Samantha Smith who sparked global attention with a peace letter to Yuri Andropov and a TV role died in a plane crash with her father returning from England. Her brief life inspired hope for world peace and civic courage.
The writer compares entry fees in bridge and chess, noting local bridge fees are 2 to 4 dollars while chess entries are much higher. They question why amateur chess requires federation membership and pay to enter, unlike bridge, and express frustration at prize money benefiting winners they cannot beat.
A host parent thanks Tama Anderson for sensitive interviewing and reporting on Project Children this summer. Kathy MacLachlan of DeWitt praises the journalist's discretion as valuable.
DOREEN E. BIANCHI of East Syracuse recalls Hazen Perkins a genial Elk of Minoa's Edgerton Estates who served as recreation chair and helped stage two elambakes. She notes his WWII Battle of the Bulge scars and his belated Purple Heart in 1977. A letter urges NY legislators to pass a Clean Indoor Air Act.
A reader critiques Thomas Zentner’s August 18 letter arguing for gradual black-majority power in South Africa as preferable to violence. The letter contends regional liberation movements differ, condemns white minority oppression, notes economic exploitation under colonial rule, and questions claims of mass black migration seeking better livelihoods.
After discovering a missing purse upon arriving home from Seneca Mall, the owner retraced steps and found kindness at the store. A good Samaritan turned the purse into the office, restored faith in honest people, and the owner expresses heartfelt thanks.
Doyle Detective Bureau vice president John G. Doyle Jr defends Dan Lockwood stating he abandoned his post by checking the parking lot, clarifies the transfer was preplanned, notes a positive stance toward hiring handicapped individuals, and praises local recognition from Monroe County and Rochester for handicapped employment programs.
The Aug 19 Vaughn piece on migraine remedies overlooks one method using very low current electrical stimulation to halt pain and reduce future attacks. Described as painless with no evidence of side effects, it has been used for several years with apparent success.
The piece argues the mayor should embody fairness honesty and consistency, valued by youths. It emphasizes truthfulness loyalty to city over individuals and prior service as proof of character, noting the primaries and general election as the testing ground for such standards. Raymond J. Bordynski of Syracuse is cited.
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