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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1976
Page
18
Arthur Jenkins, founder of the Herald, declares in the first issue dated January 15, 1877 that politics be set aside to discuss public questions and support men and measures advancing the people's interests.
With fall term over most NY colleges face delayed TAP aid as only about half of applications are processed. 180,000 remain unreviewed, forcing potential dropouts while campuses await funds. Legislative proposals seek early disbursement or mandatory institutional clearance to speed processing. Emergency measures urged to avert further harm.
Seven Americans stepped forward to claim Nobel prizes in literature science and economics marking the first time one nation monopolized the awards in 75 years. Winners from Stanford MIT Harvard and the University of Chicago praised the American system while Saul Bellow urged openness to immigrants and acknowledged the wartime origins of US research funding.
A spoofed report claims Viktor Belenko defected with a MIG to Japan and Russia demands his return with two ballet dancers. It parodies Cold War exchanges and notes the plane was disassembled and sent back. Mattel toys supposedly seeks rights with a holiday idea called Bionic Commie.
The piece compares early White House aides of the Carter era with the 1968 and 1976 groups. It cites Bob Haldeman John Ehrlichman Ron Ziegler and Hamilton Jordan Tom Watson Jody Powell as leading figures. It warns against recreating a palace guard in Washington and hopes for lessons learned from predecessors.
The Rev Francis A Wapen clarifies Catholic doctrine in Syracuse regarding Mary’s veneration. He separates cultus latriae worship from cultus hyperdutiae veneration. He stresses Mary’s honored role as Mother of God and that worship belongs to the Godhead alone.
A strong stance against proposed dumping of nuclear power plant wastes in Central New York is outlined. The letter argues such wastes are dangerous for any populated or sparsely populated area and asserts a conscience-based refusal to gamble with public safety.
Margaret Rusk argues against nuclear energy noting radioactive waste risks and urges government support for clean energy experiments and conservation as the solution. She emphasizes that heavy funding isn't necessary for progress.
Washington columnist argues George Bush should resign as CIA director and predicts similar moves for Gen. George Brown and FBI Director Clarence Kelley. He says civilian authority and reform require leadership changes to restore confidence and enable rebuilding of the CIA, the Joint Chiefs, and the FBI.
Raymond T. Schuler, Commissioner of the New York Department of Transportation, Albany, thanks the paper for covering the right turn on red demonstration and test. He emphasizes the need for careful driving and pedestrian vigilance to ensure the new law’s success and safety.
reader challenges the $6.5 million budget for investigating the assassinations of President Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He asks if funds could be used more wisely and suggests reconsidering which cases are pursued.
A child from DeWitt, Kathlene McDonald, age 7, writes about Christmas and other December holidays. She notes holiday joy and the abundance of presents via Syracuse mail services.
A holiday vignette features a little white angel astonished by Christmas sights. Characters include Bobby with boots and a gun holster, a baby with a rattle box, Nancy with Junko the dancing clown, and a man offering a dancing toy clown. The angel empathizes with Daddy’s neglected gift while a brown pipe and polka dot tie appear as a gift, and the clown dances as the angel declines him.
President elect Carter pursues a deliberate cabinet-building strategy as he tests prospects for Treasury Transportation and State with nominees Blumenthal Adams Vance Lance under close congressional scrutiny. He signals steady change aims to reassure Congress and the public while planning private briefings and speedy undersecretary appointments.
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