Independent stance urged for people’s fiscal interests
Arthur Jenkins founder of Herald in a January 15, 1877 issue calls for an independent course free of party politics. He argues to discuss public questions and support men and measures best for advancing the people’s fiscal interests.
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Herald
Cutting the State Budget Cuts to agencies urged by critic Moses
Charles Moses, head of New York Governor's Advisory Committee for Black Affairs, urges eliminating superfluous state offices to help close a 4.7 billion budget gap. A Herald-Journal review flags agencies with dubious usefulness and argues for top-level cuts to protect taxpayers, noting past reform by Gov Carey.
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Moses
Herald-Journal
Dan McGuire
Albany
Pataki
Mario Cuomo
New York
Black Affairs Committee
Hugh Carey
Nelson Rockefeller
Malcolm Wilson
Rockefeller
Carey
Winter Arrives Boldly Yet Town Keeps Its Cool
Winter drifts in at 9 23 pm with little fanfare as Central New York braces for harsher days. Residents recall four snowy winters and two blizzards in five years while skis and sleds stay ready. They joke that six inches in Syracuse is a warm-up and vow to endure with ice scrapers and heaters.
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New York
Nor’east
Boston
Philadelphia
Syracuse
Sharing holiday spirit through sheltering help and meals
The piece urges giving to the homeless and needy during Christmas, suggesting sponsoring a family through holiday sharing programs. It notes rising need due to the economy, that some families never before sought aid now do, and that volunteers see remaining families to assist as programs continue. It also reflects on how Christmas can evoke both joy and sadness as life changes.
Health care critics urged to view dire field care gaps
Syracuse reader David T. Nash argues American critics should note international care standards after viewing a New York Times image showing three medics treating a wounded Russian soldier without gloves. He questions priorities and consistency in conservative stances on prayer, charity, and medical aid.
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New York Times
U.S
David T. Nash
M.D
Syracuse
Hooray for Carter enhances isolationist critique
Phil Klein mocks critics who call Jimmy Carter out of control questioning arms deals and policy stances. He argues Carter's perceived naivete exposes realities of international politics and praises his uncommon strength as a former president.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
North Korea
Haiti
Phil Klein
Syracuse
Runaway debt sparks question of a future U.S. collapse
Reader questions when soaring deficits and borrowing will crash the economy, asking how long before interest payments equal federal revenue and the government cannot fund obligations. The inquiry notes ongoing cycles of spending and tax cuts driving debt upward and ponders a potential fiscal tipping point.
Blacks urged to shift from Democrats in wake of Elders removal
Stephen R. Wilkins argues for a Black political realignment toward Conservative and Republican parties. He criticizes President Clinton over Surgeon General Elders and promises on affirmative action, urging Blacks to register with their heads and seek stronger, sustained political engagement.
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Bill Clinton
America
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Sam Guinier
Democratic Party
Stephen R. Wilkins
Syracuse
Readers urged to send letters to editor policy
The notice invites reader letter submissions with day time phone numbers and requires signed letters. It explains editors may edit for length and provides mailing address P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 and phone numbers for electronic submissions and questions.
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