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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1982
Page
7
In Our Opinion discusses the 97th Congress returning to Washington amid a hard fiscal diet. The piece notes election year pressures, budget deficits, and limited room for further social program cuts. It explores tax, revenue, and spending debates, including possible defense increases and energy policy actions.
The article outlines a short session with a raft of contentious bills. Reagan seeks to reorganize or abolish the Education Department. Voting Rights Act extension faces action in the Senate. Environmental, air and water laws, endangered species rewrites draw emotion, while abortion, busing and school prayer may await next year. Personal stakes loom for lawmakers amid campaign trips.
Nassau County Republican leader Joseph Margiotta was found guilty on five extortion counts and mail fraud. He received two year sentences on each extortion conviction and two years for mail fraud, to run concurrently with possible early parole. He sought to stay on the payroll at $50 000 a year during appeals, raising questions about influence over the party and governor nominees.
The winter ceremony welcomed Rev Frank Haig as LeMoyne College’s seventh president in a warm, family-filled installation. The event balanced joy and dignity, reflecting the college’s ongoing success and confidence in continued growth under Father Haig’s guidance.
Tentative schedule outlines the second session of the 97th Congress with key dates and session order. Ot. B remains listed as an item, indicating a placeholder or note in the text.
A Syracuse reader vents frustration over food stamp and disability benefits while seeking employment after cancer diagnosis. The letter questions government support for citizens, cites $9 monthly food stamps and $95 weekly disability, and laments policy relief for refugees over native citizens. The piece also discusses career planning in schools and lauds Superintendent Lionel Meno for addressing educational needs.
In a reflective interview Chief Hantey of the Syracuse Fire Department discusses fatal home fires, the preventable nature of many deaths, and the need for vigilance. He recalls buying early fire detectors in the 1950s and questions public indifference to life saving investments.
A reader letter argues that Niagara Mohawk should secure gas contracts by buying in larger quantities to lower unit prices for heating needs. The writer laments lack of solar heating practicality in their area and urges NiMa to heat with gas.
In a letter, Sam Basile argues that calling creationist beliefs scientific regresses to the dark ages. He contends if creationism is taught as an alternative, alchemy in chemistry and astrology in earth science should also be allowed. He cites Richard Erickson's 201h assertion and challenges the cloak of superstition in science education.
The Polish crisis deeply affects Evangelical communities as government relief lags. World Relief, linked to the National Association of Evangelicals, distributes food to 20 congregations after two Holland-delivered truckloads. funds are exhausted and further donations are requested, with monitoring of deliveries continuing.
An educator salutes the Syracuse City School District Board of Education and its staff for redefining secondary education to prepare students for higher education and for entering the world of work.
A reader recalls a fatal pyramid collapse during a Syracuse basketball game and argues to replace risky cheers with tumbling or new routines. The 1982 SU cheerleaders are praised as talented athletes, and the writer calls for a crowd-rousing, safer trend.
The piece argues Japanese auto workers earn about one third less than American workers but gain extensive benefits. It lists company homes, mortgages as low as 5 percent, medical and dental coverage, gyms, free transport, subsidized meals, and discounts. Inflation is lower in Japan, boosting real value.
Readers urged to send contributions to Catholic Relief Services for Poland. Earl J. Sweeney of Chittenango cites the MacNeil Lehrer report and asks for gifts of 5 to 25 dollars or more to fund food medicine and necessities, with checks labeled Tribute to Poland Fund.
Jeffrey A. Meltzer of Fayetteville writes as a past season ticket holder and Syracuse Jewish community member decrying Syracuse Stage for including The Merchant of Venice among five annual performances. He calls the play antisemitic, depicting Shylock on a platform of ridicule and Portia’s trial scene as humiliating, urging consideration of alternatives while acknowledging reading rights and historical context.
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