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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1986
Page
8
An opinion piece argues illegal babysitting in New York City and Syracuse endangers children. It highlights lax oversight by fire and building departments, unsafe facilities, and tempting profits from under the table care. The writer urges parents to require insured, inspected, staffed care to prevent repeat disasters.
Assemblyman Mel Zimmer hailed the first anniversary of the 21 age minimum for alcohol as deaths in Onondaga County fell over 40 percent in 11 months of 1986 versus 1985, with statewide reductions. Maj. Dan Thies called the law revolutionary as local STOP DWI groups and police enforcement supported its impact. Police agencies must take the law seriously, Zimmer said.
State officials tout an 21 drinking age impact with a notable drop in alcohol related deaths and accidents while the Supreme Court weighs federal funds leverage against states. Lawmakers push Zimmer bill as officials claim earlier action could have saved lives and reduced injuries.
Peter F. Redmond of Caretovia argues in a letters page that Reagan bears responsibility for the Iran hostage crisis era missteps. He faults the administration and chief of staff for claimed ignorance, urges accountability, and questions trust in the president.
Letter from Lt Col Jeffrey H. Valentine of Fort Drum expresses enduring memory of Pearl Harbor and honors the Air Force Detachment 11 1CEVG Syracuse contingent. He notes longstanding Air Force presence on Fort Drum, outnumbering Army personnel at times in winter months, and details command structure including three lieutenant colonels and a first lieutenant.
Project Children Dance at LeMoyne College on November 1 raised enough proceeds to bring 33 children from Northern Ireland to our area in the summer of 1987. Officials include Rev John J. Boland SJ honorary chair, Betty Dunne dance chair, Kathleen Kelly area coordinator for Project Children Syracuse.
The letter corrects a newspaper impression that Detachment 8, 507th TACW represents a new unit at Fort Drum. It notes four active Air Force outfits on post with over 30 personnel, clarifying the existing presence and distribution among SAF units.
On Halloween Day Niagara Mohawk President William Donton claimed Nine Mile Point 2 is among the safest plants. A February 1964 NRC audit found major weld defects, design changes, out of date docs, and substandard materials. A month later NRC fined $100,000 for 28 violations at Nine Mile Point 2 and $80,000 for two at Point 1, and ordered immediate action.
The International Center of Syracuse and Syracuse University International Student Office thank hosts who welcomed international guests to Thanksgiving dinners. It notes a rising trend in Americans sharing their holiday with visitors from other countries each year.
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite concise letters on public issues.Unsigned letters are not published unless the writer's identity is withheld for compelling reasons. Space limits may require editing to preserve the writer’s point of view.
Boca Raton observers urge President Reagan to save the presidency amid Iran-Contra turmoil. Critics like Senator Dole push for a special session to force accountability while Reagan resists admitting mistakes and attacks the press. The piece casts Reagan as stubbornly resisting full disclosure and hints at a possible push for a special prosecutor.
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