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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1990
Page
6
The Syracuse case of Robert T. Morris Jr, who released a worm into a national network, drew debate over a fitting penalty. Convicted of a felony under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Morris faces potential five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
A Christmas Eve 1988 assault by Patrick Kelley led to an insanity verdict. Two later psychiatrists say he is not mentally ill, so he may be released, though all agree he is dangerous. The piece urges judges to avoid reinsanity rulings and keep him confined if possible.
The talented tennis star John McEnroe was expelled from the Australian Open after directing obscenities at the tournament’s top official. Broadcast nationwide, his outburst drew blame, with McEnroe claiming ignorance of the rules and lamenting the justice of the penalties.
A Syracuse East Side family recalls relocating to Amber near Otisco Lake in 1973 seeking cleaner air and country life. They detail rising taxes and a new trash removal bill after the town dump closed, noting how costs shift to homeowners and the risk of a widening financial spiral for those least able to pay.
Readers accuse Fay's and other drug stores of selling out quickly while running ads for food items. Morning paper readers complain ads skew access, urging fair stocking and extended sale runs. The letter from Shirley C. Litz in Syracuse discusses shortages and consumer impact.
A reader criticizes Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for a statement in its Winter 1989 Government Action Report. The letter argues against socialism and government dependence, urging that energy access is not a universal entitlement and warning about economic consequences of state support.
The message thanks Bartlett Tree Experts and participants in Christmas tree recycling programs. It notes ecologically responsible actions amid shrinking landfill space and rising disposal costs. Mentions Captain Gray as leader and Robert M Heister, plus Jamesville district legislator Suh Baker.
The Herald Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit brief legible letters for publication on public issues. Unsigned letters or those whose authorship cannot be verified by telephone will not be published, though identities may be withheld for compelling reasons. Each letter must include a daytime telephone number and be subject to length edits due to limited space.
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