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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1990
Page
6
State ranking of open-heart surgery survival rates places University Hospital near the bottom. Doctors question methodology and data reliability, noting timing and patient risk factors. Advocates urge clarity, accuracy, and accessible performance records to empower informed decisions.
A commentator argues that computer hackers pose widespread risk, noting $12 million in stolen long distance service and potential harm to hospitals, banks, and national systems. It urges continual security updates and strict prosecutions, citing the Robert Morris case under a 1986 law, and stresses that society cannot abandon computing.
CHEERS to Central New York firms for giving employees the days before Christmas and New Year’s off, creating a four day holiday weekend. Also praises U S Senate Republican Leader Robert Dole for proposing tax relief for Persian Gulf military personnel. Jeers at GATT talks breakdown in Brussels over farm subsidies costing $250 billion annually. CHEERS to the Kurtzes of Pulaski for sheltering Mafalda Kline, displaced by Syracuse demolition, and her cats.
Syracuse residents raise grave objections to University traffic plan that would reroute and remove College and University Place views. Critics warn of financial loss, unsafe pedestrian crossings, and diminished city aesthetic, urging safety measures and delaying any deal until a new university administration reviews a 2.5 million potential impact. Kevin Rung reports from Syracuse.
A reader urges Joyce Goike to resign as chair of the Onondaga County Social Services Committee after a remark blaming gays for AIDS during debate over more AIDS educators. The letter links floral industry insurance pink listings to perceived bias and calls for apology to the gay community and to the floral sector.
On November 3 a driver with a visiting child had a flat at Burnet Park Zoo. A young man on a roof called for help, then came down with his 2 year old daughter Allison to change the tire. He refused payment for his assistance.
The piece argues against reliance on a 98 percent registration figure for the draft, noting undercounts in census and voter rolls. It questions penalties for nonregistration, urges legislation to raise voluntary compliance to 100 percent, and warns against low turnout affecting who determines future conscription decisions.
The message appeals for a $1 call to the White House Comment line 202 456 1111 to push for a diplomatic settlement rather than sending more U S troops to gulf conflict. It urges families and communities to participate to prevent further deaths and avoid Gold Star Mothers being added.
A disabled veteran writes an outraged protest alleging Congress denies cost of living adjustments for disabled veterans while funding cuts hit the Veterans Administration health care system and hospital care guarantees. The writer identifies as Edward Danquer from Nedrow.
The paper invites succint letters with a daytime contact number. unsigned letters are not published unless authorship can be verified. Editing for length is reserved. Readers with home computers may submit electronically by ASCII text. Help lines: 315 470 6023 daytime, 315 470 2235 for general questions.
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