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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1985
Page
8
The piece discusses Sen. Jesse Helms urging conservatives to fund a controlling stake in CBS to curb liberal bias. It argues readers detect bias in media and acknowledges editors’ opinions are labeled, warning that extreme partisans most harshly judge journalism.
The piece argues that newspapers should not bow to political or financial control by figures like Jesse Helms. It asserts journalism must serve the public, not dictate newsworthiness, and warns that media outlets could become empty newsrooms if gatekeepers prevail. The author rejects political meddling and stresses editors’ duty to diverse readership.
An editorial notes gasoline prices decline amid a global oil glut and recession. It warns against reverting to wasteful habits, urges maintaining conservation, and highlights how rising U S imports and refinery dependence could still threaten supplies. The piece cautions OPEC chaos could pose future risks if it regroups.
A Cleveland mother vents about alleged abuse of her six year old by a second grade teacher and accuses officials of lax response. She urges parental discussion, legislative reform, and contact with Dr Paul Besser to protest the district’s handling, while tying broader worries about safety and freedom to public pensions and a current tragic case involving a handicapped child.
Ronald D. Fairbank and J H V. Julian commend The Herald American for publishing background materials on toxic waste health care and jobs and the jobless. They note the paper aided participants in making informed public judgments and thank Syracuse University alumni for sponsoring the service undertaking.
The letter argues against Jan. 7 editorial framing of labor unions, asserting unions support collective bargaining and fair treatment. It contends private sector cost cutting through temporary workers harms workers and families, including loss of health and retirement security, and accuses the piece of duplicity toward unions while praising collective bargaining as a pillar of the middle class.
Letters praise Armand Magnarelli as the ideal choice to steer Syracuse growth, housing and tax issues while highlighting his public service dedication. Other readers criticize Falwell on violence, discuss Cuomo era politics, and note channel donations favoring quality programming.
A reader criticizes Public Broadcasting Service for shifting toward liberal bias. The letter notes fewer regular features like "Snade Albany" and accuses Peg Breen and Dave Hepp of turning PBS into a puff piece.
A letter urges mandatory castration for all men convicted of rape as a drastic crime deterrent. The author argues castration removes repeat-violence power, reminds criminals of the crime's gravity, and shocks potential offenders to curb rapes, citing a Syracuse police officer to support the stance. The piece is signed Miller from Liverpool.
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