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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1981
Page
2
In Our Opinion Reagan told 52 former hostages that U S representatives abroad will receive every protection possible. Yet Marines guard overseas posts and, with about 1100 guards, protection remains stretched thin and inadequate for expected needs.
The account cites Maj. Gen. William F. Dean describing Korean War captivity by North Koreans. He details coercion for false statements, repeated questioning, and demands to sign misleading papers. It also discusses embassy security, hostage protection, and anti-terrorism policy ideas, including sanctions and strong rhetoric.
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges auto safety seats and restraints for newborns and all children. A front page Sunday story recalls a car train crash where an infant escaped unharmed while an older child, Johanna, in a rear baby seat remained safe.
In a letter dated February 2, a Chrysler worker’s wife details a four child household’s finances. Monthly expenses total 1459.40 while take home pay is 1140, leaving 319.40 in red. He objects to pay cuts and unemployment stigma, noting no unemployment benefits.
A call to national repentance cites economic and ecological decay, religious decline, and social harms. It condemns materialism, pollution, violence against Black communities, abortion, and misused resources, urging prayer, self control, and charity guided by scripture.
Community thanks pour in for the January telethon that supported cerebral palsy efforts and kept the program alive. Organizers note ongoing gratitude for the help that made the event possible and encouraged continued support in future work.
A brief note outlines a goal to make life more meaningful for people with cerebral palsy. Sally Attridge chairs the group with Frank Sirianni as executive director and Stewart Thau, Ph.D., serving as board chairman.
Mrs Ruth Connell of Syracuse thanks for assistance in resolving a six month issue with Niagara Mohawk. She reports finally getting it fixed after contacting the utility and receiving guidance.
A Catholic diocese introduces an eight book Look at Life family life program for grades one through eight in parochial schools. Parents are invited to information nights and may allow their children to attend. New York does not require sex education, so classes are optional. Concerns arise over naturalist tone, omission of key Catholic elements, and lifeboat ethics scenarios that could indirectly justify abortion or euthanasia.
Veterans of Foreign Wars DeWitt Memorial Post 990 expresses gratitude to Congressman George Wortley state Sen Martin Auer and Assemblyman Hy Miller for raising public awareness about 1500 to 2500 unaccounted for servicemen in Southeast Asia at a Jan 31 Shopp inglawn event. They thank Tim Eagan for use of a booth to gather signatures on a petition to be carried by VFW State Commander Clifford Galbraith and acknowledge support from nearby posts.
A Chicago Sun-Times columnist argues Valentine cards lack originality and sentiment. He lauds personal, nonrehearsed affection over mass produced expressions, urging readers to write from the heart for loved ones.
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