In Our Opinion No Hysteria Nuclear Threat Slight
The piece argues the Rochester Gas and Electric reactor leak was contained with minimal radiation exposure. It notes 1,900 gallons spilled, a 63-foot tube ruptured, five-second radioactive steam vents, and NRC officials saying no danger, while urging continued vigilance and continued use of nuclear power for energy needs.
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Rochester Gas & Electric
No. 3
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Harald Denton
Frank Orienter
NRC
Crita
Radioactive Water Leaks From Pressurized Water Reactor 2
A leak raised system pressure at Reactor 2, releasing radioactive water onto the containment floor. Operators vented pressure by releasing radioactive steam through plant valves to relieve the buildup. Source: Rochester Gas & Electric.
Supreme Court Rules Unlimited PAC Donations As Free Speech
A satirical take claims the Supreme Court permits unlimited campaign contributions by political action committees under free speech, predicting a new era where money governs elections. The piece jokes about ethics, lobbyists, and a cynical view of political funding as the true measure of a candidate’s strength.
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Supreme Court
Watergate
Thomas Jefferson
Letter to the Editor on Social Security and Entertainment
A reader denounces government Social Security funding and posits a personal IRA example, arguing retirees could live off interest without government cost. The letter criticizes funding practices and mocks a Rolling Stones Syracuse concert and Mick Jagger’s performance, calling the reviewer out as out of touch.
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Theodore N. Ouimette
North Syracuse
Manilow
Rolling Stones
Syracuse
Mick Jagger
Blake
Barry Manilow
Excommunication and Hatch amendment debate in Herald Journal
In a letter about the Hatch amendment published January 25, a Catholic critic attacks church stance on abortion. The writer asserts that supporting the amendment equates to supporting abortion, and warns that Catholics who abort are excommunicated.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
THE
Herald Company
Clanton Square
Syracuse
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Herald-Journal
Movie inspires viewers to seek faith after air time
The note thanks WIXT-TV for airing The Hiding Place and invites viewers who watched to join a Bible preaching church and accept Christ as Lord. It cites John 3 16 to emphasize eternal life for believers from a born again Christian perspective.
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Wixt-Tv
Jesus Christ
Corrie Ten Boom
Christ
Urgent call to rethink nuclear power safety and risks
Suzanne Burns of Syracuse warns against trusting nuclear plants as safe and plentiful after the Ginna incident in Ontario. She recalls past accidents, argues one mistake could devastate humanity, and urges a saner energy path away from plutonium radiation.
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Ginna
Ontario
Alabama
Suzanne Burns
Syracuse
Maintenance crew aids three calls in Syracuse program
On Jan 18 in Syracuse Model Neighborhood, three maintenance men answered about 25 calls. No caller was ever told to wait and all frozen pipes were fixed that day. The writer praises Mayor Alexander's program but urges updates by other offices to benefit residents and thanks Mr Landers and his crew for helping the poor.
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Syracuse
Alexander
Landers
Critic Faces Backlash Over Manilow Remarks
The Herald-Journal reader letters comment on critic John Blake’s sharp jab at Barry Manilow. Manilow just completed a United States tour visiting 53 major cities and his Royal Albert Hall London show drew strong responses.
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The
Herald-Journal
John Blake
Barry Manilow
Blake
Manilow
United States
U.S
London
Royal Albert Hall
Barry
Value and wages in the marketplace and consumer choices
The passage argues that a blue collar worker earns $18 an hour plus benefits, with wages and executive salaries decided by market value and union influence. It notes voters will endorse or reject high executive pay, and that buyers seek value, choosing cars like Toyotas or Datsuns if not satisfied, while Detroit endures January cold.
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Detroit
Smoke alarm saga ends in shelf despite help
Tom and Jane Markert thank the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Belgium Cold Springs Fire District Oswego Pioneer Search Team and volunteers for support after a house fire. They recall installing alarms failed earlier and express gratitude for the aid and memories of Carl while awaiting easier models and affordable professional installation.
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Onondaga County Sheriff's Department
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Belgium- Cold Springs Fire District
Oswego Pioneer
Carl
Each
Tom
Jane
Tommy
Elaine
Paul
Gary
Doug
Joe Markert
Markert family thanks community for search support
After more than two weeks since Carl Markert was last seen the family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of kindness. They describe the deep concern, self sacrifice, prayers, and dedication shown by friends neighbors coworkers and relatives.
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Carl Markert
Blue Hour by Dorothy Weyenberg Touches Summer Rain
A reflective note titled Special Time the Blue Hour by Dorothy Weyn berg evokes a rainy summer day and a personal sense of time JUDE SILVERMAN from North Syracuse signs the piece as author or reader acknowledgement.
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Dorothy Weynberg
Jude Silverman
North Syracuse
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