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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2000
Page
6
Arthur Jenkins, founder of the Herald Journal first issue in 1877, declares the newspaper will carry politics and an independent course, pledging to support new leaders and policies to advance the people’s interests. The document cites a Fox City box label A715.
The article condemns New York state for a delayed response to the Attica prison retaking in 1971. It cites brutal abuses, deaths, and a costly legal battle, noting survivors and families await true accountability while a modest settlement offers only partial relief. It profiles lawyer Joe Heath and the enduring impact on inmates and victims.
OCRRA rejected a tire burning test at the Onondaga County incinerator citing lack of broad support after public hearings. Facing financial strain, the agency warns a bankruptcy risk could invite private buyers who would maximize throughput, prompting officials to seek a shared, costly solution to keep the plant operating.
A Herald Journal critique argues school urine drug testing misleads about abstinence goals, fails to deter use, and risks pushing youths toward harder to detect substances while burdening budgets and stigmatizing students. It cites military drug policies and cyclical teen use as broader context.
A constituent writes to Congress urging debt reduction, Social Security reform, and Medicare fixes. They claim a 12 billion surplus and 366.6 billion daily interest on a 5.37 trillion debt, question congressional raises of 88,200, and demand faster minimum wage relief for workers. They urge Congress to act.
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