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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1981
Page
6
In the inaugural issue dated January 15 1877 Arthur Jenkins founder signals Herald stance. He asserts willingness to discuss public questions and back men and measures advancing the people’s best interests.
President Carter unveils a 1982 defense plan seeking a 4 percent real increase to 196.4 billion, with 23.3 billion more for Pentagon than this year. The strategy emphasizes conventional forces and the MX missile system, while shielding other strategic weapons. Reagan faces choosing between conventional buildup and new strategic arms as he inherits the debate.
A columnist mocks political figures by claiming Ronald Reagan’s ballet dancer son infiltrated Camp David as a rock and kicked Carter. The piece jabs Kissinger, Jane Wyman, Jane Pauley, Haig, and the idea of multiple leaders, suggesting a surreal, satirical take on U S politics.
President-elect Reagan's transition team weighs budget choices amid warning signals that Social Security ties to the cost of living index may be cut and income tax cuts postponed. The stance must align with voter mandates, demanding careful pacing of tax relief while safeguarding pensioners from welfare reliance. Reagan's campaign pledges center on reducing personal taxes and protecting Social Security.
The report notes Wells & Coverly ends its downtown service after 76 years as the Liverpool Board of Education weighs closing one of 10 elementary schools. Similar declines hit Jamesville-DeWitt Marcellus North Syracuse and Fayetteville-Manlius, reflecting fewer women shoppers and shrinking enrollments across districts. What will communities look like in 10 20 or 30 years with malls serving adults.
In Buffalo yesterday, deputy sheriff recounts Karl H Hand rallying with four supporters for a white civil rights march on Martin Luther King Day. Police say 5,000 attended a city King Day event and about 500 joined a counter demonstration against the white supremacist group.
In a heartfelt letter to Mr and Mrs Robert Knaack residents urge humane treatment for developmentally disabled individuals. They confront stigma and fear, citing their own disabled daughter Terry and advocating that such people can be educated and safely integrated into neighborhoods. The writers defend dignity and urge against vilifying the disabled.
Letter writer Julia Vanpatten weighs in on confiscation concerns echoed by NRA and NYSRPA members. The piece expresses fear and solidarity with firearm owners amid ongoing public debate and policy discussions.
A reader denounces a woman advocating handgun registration while opposing sporting rifle and shotgun controls. The writer, a sporting firearm owner, asserts none of his guns have caused harm and questions her rights. He wishes Julia safety but criticizes her stance and imagines a violent response if confronted by an intruder.
Jim Bishop discusses the need for compassionate education for emotionally disturbed students, arguing these children deserve opportunities to learn and grow rather than be excluded from school systems. The piece emphasizes potential for improvement and equal contribution.
Pete Bovenzi of Syracuse derides a Jan letter writer as cowardly and feather-brained, compares the dispute to a brood of hens, and suggests correspondence between mothers of three in Syracuse and Camillus by carrier pigeon.
Patricia Marple of Liverpool laments intolerance in The Herald-American Jan 11 as she rebukes Councilor James C. Tormey and Robert and Mrs Knaack for bias against mentally retarded individuals, accusing them of using property values to justify discrimination and calling for mutual understanding across communities.
Albany dispatch notes Gov. Hugh Carey borrowing rival ideas for 1982 campaign and policy moves. The piece outlines his push to invest pension funds in New York businesses and real estate, expand stock holdings, and offer tax incentives, while rival Ned Regan and Jack Kemp shape similar plans. It cites political strategy and potential GOP contenders including Regan, Kemp, and Warren Anderson.
Elbridge Supervisor Lawrence E gray commends the Elbridge Fire Department and mutual aid teams for their swift professional and compassionate handling of the Champion Mobile Home Park emergency, noting the town is well served.
Reader commends Niagara Mohawk staff for restoring power in 17 below zero weather after the January 11 outage. The letter thanks employees for public help during mishaps and disaster and asks for acknowledgement in the January 12 Herald Journal edition.
Tom Wicker argues President Carter failed to build a coherent administration and mobilize public support. He credits limited gains in human rights and notes incomplete progress on arms control. Wicker cites economic vacillation, aloof leadership, and weak Congress relations as key factors behind the presidency’s limited achievements.
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