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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1992
Page
7
A commentary urges society to value older citizens and listen to their wisdom. Gallup data show high rates of self harm among Americans over 60, with loneliness as a key factor. Readers are urged to visit nursing homes, comfort shut-ins, and support aging relatives to prevent more deaths.
The Syracuse Board of Education held a secret executive session last Wednesday without a public vote or prior notice. No citizens attended or knew of the meeting, and officials later cited contract negotiations, prompting questions about transparency and adherence to state open government laws.
The Brady Bill, named for James Brady, seeks a five day handgun purchase wait period with background checks. Supporters argue the delay hampered safety while opponents claim rights are at risk. with a new administration and Democratic majorities, passage is expected to proceed to law.
Harold C Brown Jr of Assembly DeWitt urges Cuomo to curb runaway spending and avoid tax increases. He proposes a constitutional cap on state spending and a two thirds legislative vote to raise taxes, arguing Upstate residents subsidize New York City's costs. He labels recent deferrals as eliminations and calls for keeping promises to taxpayers.
A reader from Syracuse criticizes the buy American stance after seeing a photo of auto workers enjoying imported beer. The letter urges consistency between union support and personal purchases, advocating buying American and supporting unions whenever possible.
A reader letter from Helen Carmardella of East Syracuse criticizes state control of TV content. She argues parents should govern their households, praising Basic Instinct and Saturday Night Live as adult works and urging families to monitor children, read, and limit exposure to controversial programs.
Doris Morey explains a late mailpiece to Kenya began with praise for the USPS. May 19 weighing and airmail dispatch to Kenya through London HUB occurred within three days. London and Kenya officials bore responsibility for delivery delay, while USPS touts self funding, high satisfaction in a Price Waterhouse survey in Central New York. Shannon Nixon, USPS Director, Marketing.
A high school senior describes visiting the Onondaga County Courthouse and observing Judge Mulray’s 9 a.m. calendar. In five pre trial cases the appointed lawyers did not appear, troubling the student who urges public defenders to attend hearings and avoid delaying justice for their clients.
A letter to the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste urges drastic cuts to foreign aid in protest of Parade magazine’s “Tax payers Time for a New Tea Party.” The writers critique U S aid to Israel and Egypt, cite a Syracuse GM plant closure, and demand fiscal restraint until America strengthens. The signatories are Evelyn Abdo and Selma Abdo.
The paper invites readers to send concise letters for publication with daytime phone numbers. Unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published and letters may be edited for length. Mailing address is P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221. Readers may call (315) for questions or (315) 470-2235 for letters inquiries.
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