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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1987
Page
6
The Empire State Games resume in Syracuse after a decade away, touting its size and history as a proving ground for Olympic heroes and pro athletes on Central New York fields, rinks, courts, and pools.
ESG returns to Syracuse highlighting future stars and intense competition. Many events are free or inexpensive, offering a strong spectator value beside the Olympic level, local interest, and a multi-day sports showcase.
The fledgling mayor faced sharp criticism as he pressed the Common Council to amend the law to two four-year mayoral terms. Opponents argued the move showed poor judgment for a leader with only a year and a half in office amid a scandal-ridden city. Tom Young’s motives remained unclear while the city endures a public controversy.
The Syracuse mayor, under federal indictment on 40 charges including racketeering and tax evasion, faces questions about motives and term ambitions. Critics note the two-term limit aimed to avoid another Lee Alexander-like regime and urge voters to accept that constraint.
A Nicaragua land mine blast near Matiguas kills four Franciscan priests and injures others, prompting a sharp critique of U S backed Contra policy. The piece condemns civilian suffering, urges opposition to Reagan era aid, and calls for solidarity with the local poor and religious responders.
In a letter to the editor, a Syracuse resident laments low publicity for the Empire State Games in Syracuse from July 25 to August 2, noting Buffalo earlier publicized the event well. He and his father, longtime participants, express pride in the games but disappointment with City efforts and call for greater community support.
Andrew Jugan of the Syracuse Sports Corporation laments editing deleted references to the Empire State Games in a July letter to the Herald American. He urges public support for the Empire State Games and related upcoming events, noting Syracuse birthplace and two-year Buffalo hiatus.
A July 16 letter from Karen Sieklucki of Camillas lauds Judge Mulroy for professional conduct and truthfulness in sentencing. The writer condemns the defendant as dangerous and expresses frustration at the possibility of parole.
A reader criticizes Meier case coverage and cites the J Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies finding it a hoax. The letter promotes Onondaga Community College library’s substantial UFO research collection and invites inquiries.
The Salina Free Library praised the Syracuse Symphony Onondaga Quartet for a July 20 concert that drew over 50 attendees. Free ice cream from Marble Farms complemented the event, with praise for Dennis Sankovich and Ann Nagle for organizing support.
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