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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1982
Page
6
Onondaga County labor negotiators and county legislators face a dilemma as they bargain with the Civil Service Employees Association. The 3,700-member union has worked without a contract since June 30 amid two budget deficits and staff vacancies, with strains from red ink and aid cutbacks.
Janet Besse, active in anti drunk driving groups, urges Onondaga Community College to add an informative chat on DWI laws to a wine education course offered with in-class tastings at an Onondaga Hill tavern. OCC President Paloumpis weighs liability and sense but agrees moderation could be useful.
County faces a high vacancy rate with nearly one in five roster positions empty. Budget strains push program cuts and threaten layoffs, while deputies receive large raises. Legislators battle between budget deficits and productivity, weighing a modest CSEA pay hike against broader nonpersonnel cuts.
The veteran actress travels to the Middle East to meet leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Lebanese President Amin Gemayel. Observers doubt amateurs can successfully mediate conflicts, especially given past home front patchwork.
Stocks of Atari Mattel and Toys R Us slid sharply as a weaker holiday outlook hits the video game and home computer sector. The piece notes consumer affordability pressures and ironic irony over expected Christmas demand, with references to public concerns about speculative stock activity and a Reagan-era political metaphor.
A Budget Office study tied to Sen. Cohen proposes broad competitive bidding for federal purchases. It claims over half of last year’s 110 billion in goods and services were bought without bidding and estimates savings of 10 to 50 percent, potentially billions, depending on scope.
In a closed door session the Senate Appropriations Committee boosted aid to Israel by 7 million to 2.61 billion this year, despite administration requests. Local readers question fiscal priorities amid budget strains, social need, and taxes, urging action from Sen. D’Amato and several congressmen. Letters from SELMA ABDO and MARGARET BARKER defend care for children and animals.
Onondaga Health and the Child Safety Committee thank Pee Food Markets Inc for providing consumer information on New York State Child Restraint Law and child car safety. The exhibit at one store displayed car seats while educational literature was distributed. Virginia G. Harris MD and Joelyn M. Stone coordinate.
A holiday greeting appears on the December front page with a color tree photo, offering a cheerful departure from the usual news items and bringing a festive note to readers.
A letter from Concerned of Liverpool disputes claims that Liverpool teachers will receive 18 percent raises. It explains the plan would yield 9 percent this year and 9 percent next year, noting other suburban districts settled at 9 percent. The writer argues the figure is misleading and questions the overall impact on jobs.
The Herald-Journal praises Gary Caye and Johnny in a feature by Lisa Lampugnale and notes many reader calls from potential Big Brothers and Sisters. Mothers seek Big Brothers for guidance while the waiting list expands, urging men to volunteer with encouragement from advisory staff.
A compact note urging that dreams can become reality with personal will and effort. It emphasizes desire as the key and frames aspiration as attainable through perseverance. The text uses an inspirational, motivational tone consistent with self-improvement pieces.
Wendy E Jeffers of Baldwinsville protests two letters about shelter staff and a veterinarian. She defends Joyce and Shelly and questions director decisions, noting the shelter must treat or euthanize an animal if needed and that costs would be borne by the Humane Association. She criticizes the tone of the letters and asserts staff dedication amid animal care pressures.
A casual note mentions a dairy distributor friend and an idea to connect with another contact to gain hints on securing a two week vacation. The message suggests meeting to discuss possibilities and tips for extended leave.
Some say they do not believe in God son that and made man and then gave him spirit and man became a living. Then Jesus was born, His Son to us find the way, the truth and the high.
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