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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1981
Page
6
Arthur Jenkins, founder, proclaims in the Herald first issue dated January 15 1877 an independent stance. He vows to pursue public questions, support men and measures advancing the people’s best interests, beyond party politics.
Editorial questions government support for gasohol fueled by corn. It notes price guarantees from the Department of Energy, tax exemptions for alcohol blend producers, potential tariffs, and a push to create a nationwide start-up market. ADM dominates alcohol in fuel blends, raising concerns about competitive fairness.
Mark Russell reflects on New Year resolutions embracing kindness, listening to top 40 music, going for the brass ring, living authentically, learning to fox trot, and even resolving to eat junk food and gain weight, while acknowledging many resolutions fade.
The Heritage Foundation advises the new president to avoid taking charge of the Post Office, arguing it is no longer an integral government part and tying his name to its troubles would be harmful. The piece likens the stance to laissez faire economics and questions leadership by intervention.
A major television magazine is reportedly being sold in a plain brown wrapper amid a season crowded with sexually oriented programs. This maneuver aims to shield the publication from public scrutiny while addressing advertising and distribution concerns.
EDITORIAL argues for involuntary treatment as an option for intoxicated individuals who harm others or disrupt public spaces. It supports police responses and urges the New York Legislature to refine laws, offering care-based alternatives instead of jail for the alcoholic, with input from Councilor Nancy Lorraine Hoffman and Deputy Police Chief Donald Greene.
St Joseph's Health Center employees urge the Department of Public Works to clear hospital streets and hills, citing risky commutes for staff and patients. The letter links access to the hospital with ambulance and doctor traffic, while also noting broader concerns about safety and urban policy.
A high school student recounts being unable to enter a university game with two so called student tickets. Gate staff demanded IDs, the teens lacked them, and they sneaked in after missing the first half. The writer questions ticket distribution rules and the effort to curb misuse, arguing they only breed crowds and resentment.
A letter argues that gun laws fail to deter violent crime and mainly harass law abiding sportsmen and shooters. The writer predicts politicians will someday abandon the approach as a solution to the problem.
ED ROBINSON of Liverpool argues in response to your December 30 In your opinion column that society needs both firearms and a free press. He accuses the paper of publishing false cartoons about gun owners on December 14 and 21 and contends gun owners can be held to account by government limits while journalists cannot.
Commentary reacting to John Lennon's killing sparks debate as the Dec. 10 Herald-Journal fills pages with gun control editorials and cartoons. The piece critiques rhetoric while noting public grief and policy calls.
Vision training advocates and optometrists dispute claims by M Woodcock that ophthalmologists provide all eye care. They cite comprehensive optometric education, licensing, and emphasis on binocular vision and visual processing. The letter urges readers to contact the New York State Optometric Association for more information.
Reagan called Iran barbarians and drew fire for possible tough actions as hostage talks and hostages linger. Meese said remarks were deliberate to signal a new stance, while observers warn of a roller coast ride if threats turn real. The piece weighs presidential resolve, public mood, and the nation’s hopes.
A December letter by Genesis Earl Colvin argues for progress toward laws favoring homosexuality. It cites biblical passages condemning Sodom and Gomorrah and warns that those pursuing “strange flesh” invite eternal fire, framing progress as alignment with satanic aims and divine punishment.
Boston columnist argues that Americans face scarce resources and rising prices, with oil and farmland pressures shrinking hope for major change. He notes crime, racism, cultural decline, and mass media’s emptiness eroding public spirit, leaving a society defined by self interest and materialism.
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