Environmentalists boast as 97th Congress designates new wilderness
In its final days the 97th Congress designated 13 new national wilderness areas in five states and blocked oil and gas leasing in wilderness regions. Wilder ness Society chair Gaylord Nelson hailed the move as a stunning victory and credited bipartisan support for five state wilderness bills. The administration's push to roll back Clean Air Act provisions was not fulfilled as the lame duck session adjourned.
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EPA sanctions loom as 472 counties face Clean Air Act noncompliance
With no action by Congress, the EPA will begin sanctions for regions failing federal air quality standards by year end. About 472 counties in 49 states face penalties including construction bans and highway-fund cuts. Enforcement delayed by legal procedures, while a new Congress may act to ease the act.
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Reagan plan to cut jobless via private hiring
President Reagan outlined a path to reduce nearly 12 million unemployed not through government programs but by private business or individual action. He cited 14.7 million U.S. businesses in 1977 and suggested if each hired one unemployed person, unemployment would drop substantially despite bankruptcies.
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Reagan's Heroic Job Lead Follows Subway Rescue
Reginald Andrews a 29 year old father of eight saved a 75 year old blind man who tumbled under a subway train. Reagan phoned Andrews praising his act and urged the food firm to hire him, giving him the job over eight other applicants.
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Truthful At the Pentagon Polygraph Drama
The Pentagon plans 100 polygraph operators to root out leaks to the press and fire anyone caught. Many fear widespread distrust as leaked material makes the Washington Post unreadable without top secret clearance. A reporter from the New York Times was found posing as a polygraph operator in the War Room.
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Photo license delay cited as costly for New York
An author argues New York risks losing a favorable contract and delaying a photo-driver's license program due to stalled funding. The piece notes broad support from law enforcement, highway safety, and business groups, and compares New York with Tennessee as lacking photo IDs.
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Community Letter Questions WCNY-FM Jazz Cuts
A writer addresses Richard Russell, WCNY-FM general manager, noting WCNY-FM will broadcast 24 hours daily from January but will cut jazz from 24 hours per week to five hours weekly. They urge restoring "Jazz with Ray Boyce" and preserving Bach and Mozart listening options for the community.
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Temple Adath Yeshurun decries census Jewish counts
Steven S. Greene executive director of Temple Adath Yeshurun Syracuse and largest Conservative synagogue writes to dispute The Herald American religious census figures. He estimates about 1800 Conservative Jews in Onondaga County and notes high holiday attendance reaching nearly 3000, including residents, students, and returning family members.
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Nation in Crisis as Politicians Tout Aid Abroad
Marty L. Nave laments a national disgrace where City Hall and Congress raise taxes or cut services while funds appear for foreign nations and miracles. He highlights over 12 million unemployed and criticizes politicians’ self-interest from the president downward, accusing them of neglecting the poor and disabled.
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Wrong Ro Shelly Sebring Letter Triggers Rock Music Debate
The letter from Ro Shelly Sebring on December 16 argues against rock music impeding reading ability. It challenges claims about restricting freedom of choice and offers a ticket to a rock concert if the critic proves such a suggestion appeared in the letter.
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Mordue Thanks Supporters After Onondaga County Judge Victory
Norman A. Mordue thanks supporters and Onondaga citizens for their vote in his campaign for county court judge. He also thanks The Herald Journal for advertising his candidacy and reporting the issues accurately. He pledges to uphold the trust placed in him.
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Disease at Griffiss Air Force Base Ceremony
A fragment reflecting on a deployment of a cruise missile at Griffiss Air Force Base. It notes ribbon cuttings, bantering, speeches by dignitaries, and band music, framed as a satirical critique of society’s sickness and fear. The text ends abruptly with unfinished thought.
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Congress gluttony sparks tax exemption anger across nation
Letter writers attack Congress for exempting its own salaries from taxes and for cutting benefits for the elderly. Milton J. Baker of North Syracuse and Frank Rosa of Liverpool condemn lawmakers for self enrichment and contrast with needs of seniors amid debates on gun rights and Supreme Court rulings.
Guns keep us free Red Gun Fantasies
An opinion column notes Ms. Jensen's firearm views and questions the Kennedy Rodino bill's congressional support. It highlights a Massachusetts push to confiscate legally owned handguns funded at about 200 million dollars, which voters reportedly rejected, and references planned use of existing gun owner registration.
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Old Boys Association Thanks Donors and Camp Zerbe Helpers
The Old Boys Association of the Syracuse Boys Club expresses gratitude for contributions and food donations to Camp Zerbe and to the association. Engel, president, notes continued support from donors and members.
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