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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1981
Page
7
In our opinion ignoring portly politcs and pursuing an independent course, we shall not hesitate to discuss public questions and to support such man and measures as seem best calculated to advance the best interests of the people. ARTHUR JENKINS, Founder. In first issue of Herald. Jan 15, 1877.
The piece weighs the risk of a Soviet invasion of Poland and asks how the West would react. It argues military action is unlikely but that economic and political measures would ramp up, potentially isolating the USSR. It notes Western Europe must unite, with Germany and France pressured to curb trade, or risk signaling no coordinated policy.
Rumor roundup debunks claims about Sinatra ambassador appointment Garagiola clarifies, travel checks to Iran versus asset swaps to NYC bonds. Hope jokes on cue cards, not shoes, and Reagan pastor Moomaw led invocations by Heston. Inaugural costs and toothpaste price tied to Millard Fillmore budget.
The article critiques negotiators for delaying a $3 billion asset settlement with Iran, asserting Iran may not recover the shah era wealth or U S military parts. It argues for faster court actions and reduced red tape, noting 444 days of careful consideration have passed.
A majority of the Syracuse Board of Education approves testing special classes for truants. The plan would place eight to ten students with two teachers near home neighborhoods for 242 hours of class work and 242 hours of supervised study. The district could gain about $180,000 annually in state truancy aid if successful.
Richard Lawless of the Marine Corps League argues the Onondaga County VA Medical Center cannot handle growing out patients for 18 counties and 250000 veterans. He calls for a public sale to fund a new Silverman Hospital addition in the 1980s while noting tax impact.
The article argues gun control advocates exploit the murders of John Lennon and Dr. Michael Halberstam to push for stricter federal firearms laws, while noting the crimes involved show how current laws failed to deter such acts. It highlights a killer who legally bought a gun in Hawaii and a burglar with an stolen firearm, urging focus on enforcement over drastic bans.
Reader questions the Jan 18 Herald-American account of Raul Mora’s alleged beating. They propose bruises could predate the Sept 8 incident and ask if bruises came from another event. They query witnesses, car location, and which officers were present, noting a 1 minute 10 second gap before Mora entered a coma.
An advertisement extols the Iron Stave stove for fast soups and stews with simple use and no gadgetry. It claims to keep homes warm during winter but warns the electric bill rises even with minimal, allotted usage, revealing hidden costs.
The piece frames a marital debate about men desiring children and the burdens of continuous labor. It highlights the husband as the primary worker who sustains the family and fears of deteriorating effort or unmet benefits. It discusses threats of divorce as a consequence of strain.
A January letter to Marilyn Watters protests neighborhood resentment toward group homes and urges Seguin Committee to locate properties in receptive areas. The writer argues funding comes from supporters and urges broader acceptance for residents needing these homes.
The piece argues against repealing the Delaney Amendment, urging continued FDA bans on cancer-causing additives. It highlights saccharin and cinnamil anthranilate as examples, notes industry resistance, and warns of long term public protection from inspections. It ends with a call for ongoing meat inspection and caution toward unsafe additives.
The author argues hawks were right about economic pressure and patience, condemns paying ransom or granting amnesty to kidnappers, and urges Reagan to enforce a 444 day economic squeeze to deter terrorism. It claims only American power will deliver justice and shape Iran’s future, with aim to support a right‑wing shift to keep oil flowing.
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