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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1982
Page
7
Our opinion notes Gov Hugh Carey’s final budget shows an 8 percent spend rise to 26.7 billion under GAAP, with 9 to 10 percent inflation and 360 million in new taxes. It contrasts GAAP 24.7 billion and old 17.4 billion, warning forecasts may misalign revenue estimates amid hopes for a national recovery in 1982-83.
The budget hinges on optimistic 1982 83 projections with 2 percent agency spending growth and a 5 percent cap on Medicaid and welfare, while local revenue sharing rises 1 percent. Sewage funding and some higher education funds are cut to hold school aid to 2 percent, yet the forecast remains strained by optimism.
Onondaga County garbage team refused to provide decision making information to the Camillus town board, duplicating documents given to Syracuse. The city wanted copies of contracts open, while Camillus kept them off limits, citing official eyes only. Attorney John Ferris seeks 17 FOI requests and threatens suit if denied. Camillus cannot decide in secrecy and backs trash to steam, while Syracuse resists.
In a year round football culture, Texas A M lured Pittsburgh coach Jackie Sherrill with a 95 000 base salary and near doubling in alumni entitlements. His 287 000 annual coaching income is labeled a true value by commentators, contrasting with academic spending choices.
The Syracuse Common Council under a Republican majority debates borrowing $922,382 to pay a court-ordered judgment for overassessed properties. A two week delay could cost $92,000 in interest, prompting criticism of assessment practices and calls for reform by new assessor Kenneth Mokrzycki.
County officials faced skepticism over shifting Rock Cut Road garbage plant costs via tax deductions. Questioned whether the county or contractor can secure IRS writeoffs to reduce expenses, leaving a gap in finance plans and prompting inquiry into tax treatment.
Letters from John C. Huckins and Leo Bielski praise and critique rights to academic freedom. Huckins argues for exposure to creation theories despite ACLU objections. Bielski commends a Herald-American Empire Magazine article as fair and well written.
The 38 page report labels creationism as not scientific, the strongest stand against creationism found in the document. The issue continues to be debated with no final resolution.
Allan M. Barchle of Liverpool argues evolution cannot be scientifically proven and questions why creation is treated differently in schools. He blasts reliance on philosophy over science, defends First Amendment rights, and calls for school boards to answer to the public rather than the ACLU.
A reflection on how great individuals arise from lineage rather than society alone. Quoting Quentin Roosevelt on living to emulate his father Theodore, and tracing a Biblical lineage from Abraham to Moses to emphasize family as the source of greatness. The piece argues fathers shape sons who then shape history through personal emulation rather than societal pressure.
Bettina G Martin from East Syracuse chides Sue Prince for dismissing Dorothy Weinberg Tom Carr and Lois Field poetry while praising Tom Carr’s openness. She questions why Sue reads poetry she dislikes and notes Herald Journal prints others feelings and thoughts.
Pop Warner football in Clay reports Michelle, a Panthers cheerleader, recovering from a fall. Doctors are hopeful, and the team expects her back cheering soon.
The piece critiques AQP Inc of Illinois and Onondaga County as officials flip on a contract to build and run a trash burning steam plant. It accuses a county press agent of keeping the public in the dark while the deal stalls, implying corruption and secrecy in the project.
Letter writer Marion T. Ford of Brewerton rebukes Otis Pike and criticizes ongoing state actions against Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Manlius. She cites former presidents as examples returning to office and argues against renewed hearings and penalties that drain scarce health care funds, urging focus on constructive welfare.
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