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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1972
Page
14
Arthur Jenkins, founder of Herald, writes in the first issue dated January 15, 1877, that the paper will pursue an independent path, discussing public questions and supporting those men and measures best advancing the basic interests of the people, beyond party politics.
Arnold Miller ousted W A Boyle as head of the United Mine Workers Union. He urges reforms amid long labor struggles and prior court findings of a rigged election. The piece ties to broader labor history and the ongoing U M W leadership scrutiny. It also notes Syracuse parks, a proposed mini steel mill in Auburn, and local gas station safety regulations under the Onondaga County Planning Federation.
Fragmentary 1972 Syracuse Herald Journal page lists staff and editors with scattered names and roles, including publisher Stephen Rogers and editor William Cotter, among others, in a partially legible masthead.
South Dakota Republicans gauge momentum after McGovern lost his home state 57 to 48 on November 7, signaling optimism for unseating him in 1974. The piece notes Democratic gains with James Abourezk winning Mundt’s Senate seat 51 to 43 and Richard Kneip reelected governor 60 to 40, though those results are not the focus.
A carload of youths stole a family’s Siamese cat, prompting a reader to question the cruelty and impact on a daughter who trusted neighbors and property. The letter also reflects on policing attitudes toward Black communities, changes over time, and calls for societal reforms and education to improve relations.
Quoting Leo Rostens compendium gathers proverbs and maxims from Jewish and Hebrew sources. The piece notes Rostens achievement with The Joys of Yiddish and praises the new collection as a repository of aphorisms, jokes, and biting wisdom.
In the EMPIRE MAGAZINE People section a reader questions recalls by major manufacturers. The reply asserts Detroit not California is the lemon capital, defending American autos and noting millions of recalled cars.
Edward M. Kinsella thanks supporters and voters of the 120th Assembly district for endorsements and help in the campaign. He pledges responsible representation on behalf of all constituents.
A letter to the Herald-Journal criticizes Jack M. Sable, State Division of Human Rights commissioner, for factual errors in his Dec. 10 note about Syracuse University faculty women. It cites university evidence on pay inequities in the English Department and hiring and promotion disparities in the School of Speech, noting that termination policies shape workforce composition as much as hiring.
James Reston profiles Jean Monnet, at 84 in Houjarray near Paris, detailing his durable influence on transatlantic policy. He urges a small US‑EU coalition to define problems in monetary reform, trade barriers, defense reconstruction, and multinational regulation, stressing cooperation with Japan and cautious U.S. leadership without domination.
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