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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1985
Page
9
A Washington writer recounts near misses with reckless driving and red light violations. A colleague describes a stop sign collision witnessed by police, a green light crash that hurled a car onto a sidewalk, and a fatal stroller abduction case in New York, illustrating dangerous street crimes and the fear they spark.
Crowd snaps up Ronald Reagan souvenir coffee mugs priced at 295 dollars while fans seek Nancy Reagan roses at 475 dollars and an eight dollar box of Inaugural Nibbles. Shoppers aim to celebrate the inaugural with themed merchandise and snacks as the event nears.
A columnist argues that drivers who speed and ignore stop signs erode lawful respect. He cites personal fear, social status, and a culture of law avoidance, noting neighbors who clamor for enforcement only when not personally implicated. He warns uniform enforcement is essential to deter crime.
A fragmented note urges patrons to support corporations backing the Olympic inaugural event while emphasizing the inaugural seal on cans. It mentions proceeding with the inauguration without further ads and recalls the president will be sworn in on two biblical King James editions.
The piece notes Mrs Reagan’s wardrobe costs reportedly $25,000 and later estimates would run $46,000 for a private citizen. It contrasts austerity talk with lavish 1980s spectacle, and highlights Reagan’s appeal to ordinary Americans through sports and national pride. It recalls Kennedy and Johnson inaugural contrasts and cites a $12 million forecast for Reagan’s ceremony.
A victim reflects on the Goetz subway shooting, arguing that authorities cannot protect citizens and that Goetz’s act of self defense sends a harsh message to muggers. The piece contends courts often spare thieves while victims bear the risk, and suggests the four beaten youths learned a grim lesson about standing up to crime.
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