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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1982
Page
5
The death of the U S Metric Board and California Metric Conversion Council ends a seven year effort to shift the United States to metric weights. Federal and state funding ends Sept 30 and June 30 respectively. Industry progress varied though GM and Ford move forward.
The piece critiques a proposed five cent tobacco tax hike and its impact on North Carolina farmers, arguing it harms small growers while mocking anti smoking rhetoric. It also discusses resistance to metrication, cites Stewart Brand and John Quincy Adams on measurement systems, and notes pledges that only a federal mandate would force conversion, which seems unlikely.
A wage garnishee is not parsley on your paycheck and is explained in a brief note. The piece clarifies garnishment: how deductions affect take home pay and where to seek guidance on legal obligations.
South Africa expands Richards Bay port to handle surging coal exports as coal becomes a major earner alongside gold. The terminal now plans to reach 44 million metric tons capacity by mid 1983, with automated tipplers and shiploaders moving 6,000 tons per hour and a rail loop costing about 100 million dollars.
A reader argues the Reagan administration worsened the economy with high unemployment and home losses, defending the prior era’s programs. The letter contrasts Nazi and PLO labels, questions casualty estimates, and cites Israel’s accuracy versus the PLO, concluding with Jacques Hayum of Luxembourg.
Ronald R. Fallo of Solvay urges the Judicial Review committee to reconsider pushing for the removal of City Court Judge Sardino. He argues minor courtroom indiscretions do not justify ouster and warns that replacing Sardino with a liberal pro defendant judge would invite crime and threaten public safety.
All champions Senior Little League delivered a final showcases of teamwork and sportsmanship. Salem Hyde and Elmwood Seniors battled through seven innings with both teams earning respect through conduct, as trophies awaited after a gracious handshake and reflection on victory and defeat.
In a column by Mike Royko, the notion of presidential food tasters is explored as unlikely. White House aides deny any official position, while former staffers note security checks exist without tasting. A Chicago food expert deems the idea historically plausible and argues for broader safety measures.
A reader from Erieville Christine Perkins argues the government favors John Hinckley and that he deserves punishment, expressing strong support for a strict outcome in the trial context.
The era is described as a sexual revolution eroding social fabric with the slogan do your own thing. It notes widespread sex before marriage and extramarital affairs, plus rising media focus on fornication, adultery, and television soaps. The piece critiques the gay liberation movement pressuring acceptance while biblical morality is cast as narrow.
A European visitor rebukes Carl Rowan for likening Israel to Nazi Germany. The critic notes Nazi policy aimed at wiping out Jews and argues Israel’s actions are not equivalent to civilian casualties. Further context unclear from fragmented text.
A lively fashion piece notes a bachelor’s apartment used as a site for social gatherings and soirées. It highlights bold interiors, stylish hosting, and the social scene shaping a chic urban backdrop.
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