Independent course urged by Herald founder in 1877
Arthur Jenkins, founder, states in the Herald's first issue on January 15 1877 that the paper will pursue an independent path while discussing public questions and backing men and measures that advance the people's best interests. Stephen Rogers serves as president and editor publisher Stephen A Rogers with Michael J Connor executive editor and Stan Linhorst senior managing editor.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Michael J. Connor
Stan Linhorst
Ediitor
Welfare rolls halved highlight of how people fare post reform
A White House report notes welfare rolls fell to half their 1996 level amid booming growth and a 4-year-old law, yet millions left on low wages lack health coverage and child care. Critics warn reform alone won’t ensure success and urge better tracking and support for families leaving welfare.
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White House
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHS
New York
Florida
Pennsylvania
Children’s Defense Fund
Deborah Weinstein
Weinstein
Minnesota
Government Accounting Office
Fever Kids Smoking Good News on Tobacco Wars
Prevention programs and CDC data show teen smoking rates easing. In 1999, 34.8 percent of high school students reported smoking in the last 30 days, down from 36.4 percent in 1997, with freshmen declines highlighted as especially promising. The report notes 430,700 annual smoking deaths and $97.2 billion in costs, while disparities show lower rates among Black students and a rise among 12th graders.
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America
Centers For Disease Control
American Lung Association
United States
David Satcher
CDC
Factory farms fuel local pollution fears in Homer plan
Don Lindley warns Homer residents about a public meeting on four confined animal feeding operations near Lattle York Lake and Dwyer Park. He cites EPA and Environment Magazine findings linking factory farms to water pollution, oxygen depletion, and hazardous waste, urging scrutiny of a proposed 850 cow research facility.
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Homer Planning Board
Homer
Lattle York Lake
Dwyer Park
Cortland Repertory Theatre
E/Environmental Magazine
E/Environment Magazine
Cortland County
Don Lindley Homer
Syracuse readers blast priorities over schools and arts
A reader letter from Edwards criticizes Syracuse decisions, arguing emphasis on a school for the arts and a skating rink over an elementary school for 320 students. The letter questions the role of church in state funded schools and mentions former principal Anne Rowland and Dr. Jennifer Daniels.
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Syracuse
Jennifer Daniels
Anne Rowland
Blodgett
National Basketball Association
Stephen Jones
Edwards
America Not For Sale A Roosevelt Democrat Reflects On Films
A Roosevelt Democrat shares thoughts on cinema from The American President to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. He notes emotional impact and compares political eras while recalling Democratic convention fervor.
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Michael Douglas
Annette Bening
Mr. Smith
Washington
America
Gas price disparities spark NY investigation plea
Bob and Carol Whitaker of Jordan urge New York officials to probe gas price fixing after a cross country trip highlighting higher regional costs. They note New York taxes and several major chains avoiding the area, calling for an AG inquiry and industry accountability.
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Midwest
New York
Wyoming
Chicago
Ashtabula
Ohio
New York State Line
Indiana
South Dakota
Texaco
Shell
Gulf
Standard Oil
Bob and
Carol Whitaker
Jordan
Clintons mingle with Hollywood at convention event
The speaker notes the Clintons chatting with Hollywood figures at a convention, questions today’s conventions and raises concerns about election reform soft money and lobbyist controls in a concise, comment-like record.
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Clintons
Letters Policy Readers urged to submit letters for publication
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication with the paper name, address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Herald Journal Herald American and may be edited and published in ways including Syracuse Online or NewsLine. Mailing and contact details provided.
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Troy
The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Syracuse.com
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Jean Kern
James F Kleinklaus
Alice Miranda
Carol Sholes
Michael Stern
Environmental Protection Agency
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