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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1987
Page
6
Onondaga County records a record-breaking August 1987 with 13 traffic deaths across motorcycles cars and bicycles. Director Peter Lam warns the surge signals broad preventable risk citing speeding drunk driving and lack of rider training.
The piece condemns rising motorcycle and bicycle fatalities in August and calls for mandatory rider training, broader education, and increased police roadblocks to deter drunk driving, urging action in Onondaga County to curb record road deaths.
A political column attacks the Court of Appeals ruling that blocked Nicholas Pirro from the Conservative Party primary, arguing the state Election Law is undemocratic and full of technicalities. It contrasts Walsh and Waters with GOP leaders who sought fairness, warning the same rule risks eight Democrat nominations.
A long set of letters discusses student loan collection tactics, responsibility for debts, and a critique of Mr. Doe. The writer argues readers should back stronger methods to recover loans and notes concerns about nursing staff shortages at Van Duyn, plus criticism of state pension vetoes and energy policy. The mix includes opinions on Middle East oil dependence and rapid deployment forces, suggesting weatherization and efficient cars as alternatives to oil imports.
The season for political signs is evident for the Sept. 15 primaries but Camillus enforces a town ordinance barring signs until 30 days before the general election. County executive hopefuls should remove signs during the primary and repost later, per local rules.
A resident at Van Duyn Home and Hospital in Onondaga County reports a chronic shortage on night shift with one LPN and two aides for about 30 residents. The LPN distributes meds and oversees care, while the aides assist very ill residents unable to care for themselves. The note cites unresolved, known reasons for the staffing issue.
The piece critiques the Iran Contra affair and argues for firm U.S. policy. It stresses the president bears responsibility for hostage outcomes, cites public pressure from families and media, and asserts travelers must face risks without ransom payments or capitulation to blackmail.
Dr Mark H Falaher, Spine Fellow at SUNY Health Science Center, critiques junior Olympic basketball and gymnastics programs for overuse injuries in skeletally immature athletes. He cites stress fractures, spinal issues, and neurological risk from early rigorous training, urging moderation and safer guidelines. He recounts personal experience at the Carrier Dome and reflects on parental choices and future activities for his daughter.
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