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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1972
Page
18
Arthur Jenkins founder reflects on free and independent political stance in the Herald's first issue. He urges discussions on public questions and support for measures that advance the people’s best interests as the publication launches.
The article argues Apollo 17 marks a shift from lunar exploration to practical space applications. It cites Dr. James C. Fletcher on NASA, notes White House restructuring under Nixon, and envisions Skylab enabling global resource inventories and long range communications. It contrasts space focus with Irish terrorism news.
Letters express disagreement with NASA spending and urge staying on Earth. One writer doubts future Apollos and criticizes scientists while supporting space money be used for poverty, housing, and education. A second letter thanks Steve Schueler for a Saint Lucy’s Academy cheer write up and praises team spirit for the Warriors.
Readers praise the Nov 19 Empire Magazine article She Studies Her Heritage with strong photo detail and a Connie Schrethar write up on Eastern European folk traditions. The letter highlights Onondaga County Ukrainians and hopes for more similar coverage in future editions. The second excerpt mentions porpoise treatment reports and fishing industry notes amid a fragmented deathly narrative.
A vivid fragment claims one million fishers have been slaughtered to date and urges readers to pressure fish companies and lawmakers by sending letters about tuna labels and travel to save creatures from brutal bycatch and overfishing.
Erik Golubjatnikov complains that city parking meters enforce tighter limits near the university and hospital areas, with half hour meters while other areas use one to two hours. He argues this targets students and families visiting the ill, stressing financial strain from parking tickets.
A reader thanks the Herald Journal for carrying Dr Norman Vincent Peale's Sunday column. The writer expresses regret at losing his uplifting perspective after tragic events described in the times and wishes God bless him.
The Herald Journal item notes Stephen Rogers as publisher and lists staff roles including William Cotter editor and Clarence Rinne in management. It provides a glimpse of the newspaper's masthead and production team.
At 83 Arnold Toynbee offers a cautious, long arc assessment of history. He foresees a resource squeeze among advanced nations, cautious Western unity, rising European federation, and a potential ethical reform born from spiritual needs, with Germany and Russia adapting to cooperate over tech and trade. He remains hopeful yet pessimistic about the United States.
The Cicero town history notes 1221 as the last recorded community Christmas tree. Project DEC organized by Mc Howard Me Laughiin and Mrs. Richard Sex mobilized merchants churches and individuals to donate for Cicero’s Christmas look. A non political non sectarian effort culminating in a tree lighting on December 2 with 260 attendees.
The North Syracuse Baptist Church marks 125 years with a December 1 visitor day. Services are at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. A special 7 p.m. concert by Dick and Dotts Anthony will be followed by refreshments to welcome guests from the city and North Syracuse area.
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