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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1982
Page
6
A brother and sister, 3 and 5, died in a multi car crash on the Thruway. Police say lack of restraints may have contributed. Parents injured. law seen as laxly enforced with some dismissals or warnings. The article notes prior push for child car seats and shortages in Auburn.
A plea argues strict enforcement of child safety seat laws to protect young riders. Police report 60 percent compliance, 40 percent noncompliance, with tragic examples cited from Rensselaer where a 2-year-old died and a 1-year-old survived due to restraint use. Officials urge tougher enforcement by law enforcement and judges to prevent more deaths.
A Wall Street Journal feature spotlights Syracuse University and Syracuse city over a near one million dollar tax dispute. SU argues non-educational events at the Carrier Dome generate small income and that city police and fire services should not be billed to the university.
A political humor piece mocks the dense pack concept of the MX missile system defending the world from Cheyenne Wyoming. It jokes about jamming 100 missiles into 14 miles and imagines various implications including relocating missiles to different states and the fallout of potential Russian missile exchanges.
A Syracuse reader denounces abortion as a deadly disease harming newborns and societal values, claiming a national and global impact and urging moral reeducation over medical cures. The letter contrasts atheistic humanism with religion and Soviet ideas, linking personal belief to public ethics. Remaining text weaves in unrelated notes about travel and city life.
Letter to the editor from John G. Sobecki of Syracuse responding to a piece by Mr. Eirl. He argues Jehovah is not biblical, noting early Bible writers knew nothing of the term and questions why God needs a name. He cites 1518 as its appearance during the Reformation.
Principal Robert Carnaghi FSC of Christian Brothers Academy responds to a Herald American obituary item that labeled John Davies senior as an apparent suicide. He argues the description does not fit the John Davies they knew, a quiet, active student who led the book store, played football and track, and supported campus life.
A reader reports a pleasant surprise while riding the Nedrow to downtown bus line on November 26, saying the trip to work unfolded unexpectedly smooth with no delays or issues, brightening the start of the day.
A speaker scolds farmers over milk price complaints and urges switching to milk distribution. The note mentions a friend who runs two milk trucks, a smaller vehicle, three other cars, a home, three children, and a wife who works. The tone challenges farmers to change careers rather than complain.
A Morrisville reader argues atheism reflects broad American sentiment and that Christianity is ruled by emotion. The letter asserts atheists wish to live rationally and peacefully, while the piece hints at fears over super weapons of war built at astronomical scales.
The Onondaga County employees report their contract expired in June 1982 and no pay raises remain in the budget. They warn that if no agreement is reached the Legislature may impose a contract. Workers say political games and fiscal irresponsibility underlie service cuts and rising demand from unemployed residents.
Donald Jeffrey writes to Mrs Kassel apologizing for any wrong impression from his letter Hopes for teens club. He emphasizes not excluding any group including Moslems or Jews and expresses concern over alcohol and drug abuse affecting youths of all faiths.
TOM CARR urges continued backing for Syracuse Neighborhood Housing Services NHS in Brighton. He cites the partnership with the Department of Community Development and support from residents, banks, and businesses as vital to neighborhood revitalization and citywide benefit.
Children from Los Angeles to Syracuse await Santa as Christmas plans begin. They draft lists and dream of toys while families decorate trees with tinsel and lights. The holiday joy builds with each passing day as kids hope for sleighbells and gifts Santa will bring.
An ardent Pennellville reader contends that rock, while linked to negative connotations, powers dancing, fun, and self expression. The letter notes rock’s influence across exercise classes, TV, films, sports, and roller skating venues, and defends Christian rock as not destructive.
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