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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1990
Page
6
A critical look at congressional campaign finance rules argues that members pre 1980 can take campaign money into private life if they leave before 1992, while post 1992 lawmakers must spend it. It highlights perks, lavish spending on cars and lobbies, and pensions, suggesting a self-serving ruling class created by voters.
Syracuse police chief Thomas Sardino disputes a film scene showing officers beating demonstrators in 1970 protests at SU. State Sen. Nancy Hoffmann backs him, while critics say the movie distorts history for dramatic effect. The column questions art versus truth in docudramas.
The article discusses President Alfredo Cristiani facing U.S. lawmakers over the November 16 massacre of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper, and her daughter. It notes arrests of military officers, the political trap of U.S. aid, and argues Congress should scrutinize American funding tied to El Salvador’s governance and violence.
Gerald F. McLaughlin, press secretary for the New York Senate Finance Committee, states that the 11 day junket to Taiwan for Senator Tarky Lombardi and nine colleagues was funded by the Taiwanese Public Assembly. He cites the trip aims to promote trade and better government relations and says New York taxpayers did not cover the expenses.
Volunteers plan to start chess clubs in every school as after school activities. They thank Herald Journal for coverage of the 1989 Onondaga County Scholastic Championship and highlight how chess offers affordable intellectual competition and drug-free options for youth.
Reader attacks Pat Taub's stance in Coping about a mother worried over a twelve year old receiving a BB gun. The letter argues BB guns are not war toys, cites safety and legality issues, and urges rational, guided family involvement and even target practice to alleviate fear and build safe gun handling.
Dr. Mahtab Shaikh of Onondaga Community College supports helping county schools start chess clubs. He notes the Syracuse School District should involve all jurdictions to promote chess clubs, aligning with a broader effort to boost student activities and engagement.
A critic argues against nuclear power citing waste, high costs, and inefficiency while blaming political lobbies and public apathy. The writer urges attention to energy choices beyond oil and nuclear, stressing impact on future generations.
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