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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
4
Arthur Jenkins founder of the Herald in its January 15 1877 first issue states an independent course avoiding party politics and pledges to discuss public questions and back measures best for the people. He emphasizes serving the public interest through principled action and reform.
An independent, federally funded evaluation of 55,000 students across 266 schools finds Title I programs and other compensatory education efforts help halt erosion of reading skills among disadvantaged students. Compared with schools with no programs, Title I funded sites show improved outcomes, challenging criticisms that poverty barriers cannot be overcome through schooling. The report covers Title I funded, state local funded and no program schools.
Major steelmakers raised prices six percent mainly on rolled sheet for autos and appliances, citing rising costs. President Carter urged rescission of increases and abandoned standby ceilings while Ford's wage and price council prepares a report. General Motors and Chrysler began talks with Japanese steel makers as negotiations shift to other officials and broader industry responses.
The author argues a Bible based code of ethics is better than congressional codes because it lacks committee driven complexity. They suggest a direct, unified moral framework yields clearer guidance than layered legislative processes.
Betty Clifford from Syracuse recalls growing up on Farnham Street in a grand Cazenovia home, naming families, shops, and places from 56 years ago. She shares vivid scenes of blacksmiths, a jewelry store, and lake picnics, then reflects on her laryngectomy and faith while offering support to others facing the same surgery.
Local briefs from Syracuse Herald Journal dated Saturday December 11 1976 cover region events and notices. Readers find concise items on community happenings, schedules, and short updates from Syracuse area organizations.
A pet shop worker defends routine pup care arguing dogs are fed thrice daily, exercised in runways from 7:00 to 9:45, and kept clean with daily vitamins and hygiene. They urge customers to address concerns to individual store managers rather than generalizing about all pet shops.
Egypt weighs further widening of the Suez Canal to handle 250,000 deadweight ton supertankers by 1982 with initial stage completion by 1979. Annual foreign exchange could reach 400 million dollars as traffic climbs from mid 1975 reopening through 1976.
A Texas senator urges constitutional changes including six year presidential limits, eight year Senate limits, and two four year House limits, plus compulsory retirement of federal judges at 70. The piece questions the wisdom, notes historical impacts, and proposes milder reforms like fixing faithless electors and election contingencies while warning against Bayh’s direct national presidential election push. It stresses preserving checks and balances and the Constitution’s stability amid reform talk.
Merie Anderson, 86, plays silent film accompaniment at the reconstructed Main Street of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Fearless for 22 years, she recalls a 1930s assault, continues performing for visiting children, and rejects city life for the stage.
A Washington centered push for Near East settlement emerges as Carter nears inauguration with leaders Sadat Assad Hussein and Rabin shaping new momentum. Analysts urge direct meetings in Washington rather than emissaries. Safer options focus on local party proposals before US offers any new plan.
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