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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1981
Page
2
The first issue of Herald, dated January 15, 187, voices a nonpartisan stance. Arthur Jenkins, founder, pledges to discuss public questions and back measures advancing the people’s best interests.
Ronald Reagan turns 70 next Friday amid inevitable talk of health and life expectancy. Eisenhower’s 1960 birthday and health history set a backdrop as analysts note Reagan’s fitness and non smoking habit, while warning presidency duties exact a toll. Observers recall Adams and Wilson on endurance, yet predict Reagan may finish his term in robust health.
The article notes the USSR as the top oil producer and third largest exporter may need to import by the mid 1980s to sustain its empire. It weighs Siberian reserves versus Gulf access, risk of U S confrontation, and Brezhnev's pact idea to reduce Western influence as the Kremlin seeks bargaining oil terms.
A New York Law Journal note urges bar leaders and judges to cut delays, unify procedures, and modernize court operations. It advocates reducing trial courts, speeding arraignments and transcripts, updating forms, improving non judicial staff training, and welcoming experimentation while protecting propriety. Reform is portrayed as essential and achievable with bar support.
In the American Lutheran Church a policy clash over divesting from South Africa led to the resignations of two top investment officials and a broader debate on how to address apartheid. The church holds about 78 million in stock, 20 million in firms doing business in South Africa, with trustees wrestling between prudent financial criteria and social goals.
The Town of Camillus warns residents that wood burning stoves require a building permit and inspection by a code enforcement officer. After installation, the completed work will be checked for safety codes to protect families. Report any stove installs to your homeowners insurance carrier to avoid future loss risks. Steve P. Oslica, Councilman, Public Safety Committee.
Louis Nesbit notes President Carter’s farewell address quotes the Declaration of Independence and warns that this generation faces nuclear survival as a central challenge. He stresses the growing danger of nuclear arms stockpiling and the need for global arms control despite domestic opposition and incomplete progress on human rights.
Mrs Phyllis Megeed of Oswego expresses gratitude to Algerians for aiding in the release of hostages from Iran. The editor notes Jorge A. Aja Espit is the ambassador to the United States in Washington, D.C.
A Syracuse reader, A Murray, ties a red white and blue ribbon around an old locust tree and explains the colors symbolize support for hostages and a united state under the flag. The letter stresses courage purity and steadfast unity.
Yolanda Skinner of Chittenango remembers 14 months of hardship endured by hostages who are now home. Yellow ribbons symbolize love and unity as families seek healing and protection in a new day.
Parkside School students and staff express gratitude to the senior class of Lafay ette High School for bringing Christmas spirit again this year. The note praises high school students amid much criticism and credits them with deserved recognition.
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