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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1999
Page
4
A vintage note from the SYRACUSE JOURNAL cites founder Arthur Jenkins on its first issue dated January 25, 1877. The piece appears alongside a modern masthead for The Herald Company with current editors and staff listed, including Stephen Rogers as President and Stephen A. Rogers as Editor.
In Our Opinion reflects on the Worcester Massachusetts six firefighters killed last week. It notes 30,000 U S firefighters nationwide and over 100 from Central New York paying tribute, including crews from Ireland and Australia. The piece honors firefighters courage and calls for remembrance.
The public call for ending the don’t ask don’t tell policy follows the murder of Army Pvt Barry Winchell. Witnesses describe daily harassment of a gay service member and fear of discharge, arguing the policy silences reports of abuse and masks the need to discipline harassers.
Dr Gene Tinelly supports a reform proposing a youth drinking license for 18 to 23 year olds to reduce fatalities and model responsible behavior. The plan would require education, limit purchases to licensed venues, and include consequences for alcohol-related violence or drunk driving, as part of a broader harm reduction approach.
Diane Broadwell writes from Hannibal urging humane education for children. She condemns gun violence after seeing harm to a cat and proposes a county wide animal shelter and a yearly photo essay contest to promote kindness toward animals and humane treatment.
A 13 year old opened fire at a school, wounding several classmates and leaving questions about motive. The dialogue shifts to tech writers seeking microchip brain implants to boost intellect, sparking concerns over humanity and compassion. Nick Cardell comments on Einstein and the atom's impact.
A traveler recounts receiving a 25 dollar parking ticket at the airport on November 24 while picking up arriving relatives. He notes a 9 29 timestamp, pays the fine to support law and order, and hopes the money funds patrols rather than targeting those collecting loved ones.
Readers are asked to submit letters brief and legible with name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Herald Co. They may edit and publish and use in other ways including Syracuse Online or tele venet system. Mailing address is Letters to the Editor Syracuse. Email letters Syracuse.com with Herald-Journal letter in subject box. Fax 470-3019. Questions call 315-470-2225. NewsLine category 3343 EDIT.
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