Independence Aim Defines Syracuse Herald's Founding Voice
The founder Arthur Jenkins proclaims in the first issue dated January 15, 1877 that the Herald will pursue an independent course. It vows to discuss public questions and back measures advancing the people's best interests regardless of party politics.
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Prescription price debate tests drug industry profits
A federal NIH study shows over half of top drug development funds come from U S taxpayers via grants for medicines like Zantac and Prozac. Public Citizen argues this undermines the industry’s claim that high prices are needed for research. The piece notes heavy lobbying and calls for price controls if firms resist reforms.
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Kyoto Protocol moves forward despite flaws
The Kyoto Protocol is not perfect but reached by 11th hour negotiations, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 3.2 percent below 1990 by 2012. EU concessions softened binding terms, while Japan, Canada, Russia and Australia secured forest counting. the United States did not participate. Bush's stance shifts but remains cautious as global warming evidence mounts. The deal offers a basis for future climate protections and acknowledges the need to curb dangerous changes.
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Exodus of Talent From Central New York Stirs Voter Demands
Richard F Sardella questions how to stop the exodus of educated youth from Syracuse and Central New York. He cites unsafe parks, noisy streets, slow police response, trash, and lack of high paying jobs, urging officials to enact creative reforms and voters to demand change.
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Hype over tax rebates and sewer district praise letters
Readers rail at overhyped tax rebate notices and outline frustration with government waste. Letters commend Clay Town officials for securing federal funds for Horseshoe Island sewer district and praise ARC supporters, while others propose energy tech as budget relief.
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Bill Would Curtail Freedom of Speech
To the Editor Deborah A Baxter asserts that the McCain Feingold bill would affect free speech for individuals corporations and political organizations and that Walsh owes no explanation to voters about campaign finance reform. She opposes the bill calling it bad legislation noting constitutional protection of speech. Perryville.
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Deborah A. Baxter
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Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
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