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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1983
Page
4
In Our Opinion, Plaza 81 owners halt the costly car towing scheme after nine months. About 700 motorists paid 37.50 to recover their cars, many illegally parked, as the city’s image suffered. The decision restores downtown access and avoids more tow trips, though critics note it came late.
Mark Russell notes the new Congress opening with Senator Jesse Helms still filibustering in the Capitol. Janitors drape Christmas ornaments and tinsel on him as he drone on, preserving his long standing stance.
Reconvene lawmakers press fresh ideas including a tax sheltered college savings plan and a four day workweek. President Reagan cites 14 million U S businesses to claim full employment could be achieved if each hired an extra worker, sparking debate over fair hiring.
A low fare carrier reportedly aims to draw travelers by offering original versions of Frankenstein and Count Dracula on board. The plan signals a strategy to increase passenger traffic with budget flights and themed in-flight experiences.
Alleghany County Sheriff Eugene Coon halted 42 home foreclosures for back taxes to spare out of work Pittsburgh area homeowners. A county judge sought a mortgage foreclosure moratorium. Both risk legal challenges as banks and lawyers seek profits from hardship.
A sheriff and judge intervene to delay foreclosures in Pittsburgh area, arguing for funds to help the unemployed keep their homes. Attorneys' fees loom as banks push investors and speculators, but officials aim to shield hard‑luck families even if fund efforts fail.
County Legislator Doris Chertov argues against funding nuclear attack evacuation planning as illusory and urges state and local actions to limit mandates, amend the county charter, and set clear guidelines for the county executive while weighing citizen input and potential referenda. The discussion notes a past seminar in Syracuse and critiques from Tim Rice and Pat Rector about handling 70,000 potential refugees, with mentions of Cleveland and Onondaga counties and legal constraints under state law.
A Syracuse area reader voices concern over the potential end of jazz programming on WCNY FM. They note Famous Artists concerts have long enriched the station and built a strong, devoted jazz community among Syracuse listeners. The loss of jazz would fail the local audience.
Murray Bernthal of the Syracuse Symphony proposes a bold plan to stamp out economic stagnation. He suggests the government give every American citizen 100 dollars monthly to boost demand and clear warehouses, financed by halting American militarism and shifting to international cooperation.
Gretchen Brooks of Syracuse warns that nuclear war would erase lessons learned, trigger panic and looting, and allow the strongest and cruelest to prevail. She argues evacuation plans would fail amid fear and misconduct, condemning society for passive complicity.
A listener criticizes WCNY-FM for cutting jazz in favor of classical programs. The writer notes WRVO Oswego airs syndicated jazz shows unavailable on WCNY and praises Ray Boyce for spontaneity, while stating several fans record Boyce’s show due to late air time.
Eastwood resident Elizabeth DeSocia, wheelchair user for years, has spent over four decades making quilts hats and mittens for nursing homes hospitals and the poor. She also crafts booties for newborns and diabetic friendly cookies. Her aim is to help people 24 hours a day.
Martha Williams, Customer Service Supervisor at J C Penney Camillus, urges clerks to record special needs such as deafness and to offer solutions like using charge cards or handwritten amounts to provide receipts. She stresses friendly service and notes concerns about job losses to foreign imports and calls for less content regulation.
A speaker urges lawmakers to halt new gas taxes and instead impose a broad import tax of 10 to 20 percent or more. The goal is to shield American workers by making imports more costly and supporting domestic employment. The message appeals to representatives serving many with jobs and self pay raises.
Francis EH Hunt of North Syracuse argues that coupons discounts rebates and plastic money muddy the true selling price and confuse consumers. He says money should be the sole medium of exchange and only the federal government can issue currency.
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