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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1999
Page
8
Arthur Jenkins, founder, asserts in the Herald Journal's first issue a commitment to skip petty politics and pursue an independent course. The statement emphasizes reporting with men and measures best serving the people's interests in the Syracuse area.
A local opinion piece condemns OCRRA for fearmongering in its ads and notes the agency’s cash strain after raiding reserves to fund two campaigns. It argues bonds are revenue-backed, not taxpayer guarantees, and urges accountability and cross government partnership to avoid a public waste disposal crisis.
Governor Pataki proposes mercy for four inmates serving 20 years to life for small-time drug offenses under Rockefeller era rules. The piece argues for sweeping reform, noting thousands more in similar situations and urging treatment over extended prison terms to curb crime and cut costs.
A reader argues against funding to bury four blocks of Erie Boulevard as urban renewal citing tax costs and traffic disruption. He proposes three weeks of police blockades and reprogrammed traffic signals to test impact before committing funds, then calls for public input via the city website. He also references Linda Tripp and Rep James Walsh in a broader critique of politics and media.
Frederick B. Talbot and Robert G. Strong criticize canal treaty demagoguery and DNC fundraising appeals. They argue over the treaty's value, strategic importance, and future implications while noting electoral consequences and contrasting claims about crime, deficits, and the economy. Fayetteville author.
Letter responds to Helen Paratore on multilingualism, arguing English should be the common language, citing Canada and past immigrants. Author claims high daily immigration harms open land and farming, urging substantial cut in quotas to sustain growth and assimilation.
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