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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1976
Page
14
Arthur Jenkins, founder of the Herald, proclaims in the first issue on January 15, 1877 that the newspaper will pursue an independent course, discuss public questions, and support measures best for the people’s interests.
Critics say the Ford Brezhnev pact tightens limits on tests, closing gaps from the Nixon Brezhnev agreement two years earlier. The treaty aims to curb nuclear testing by addressing loopholes in the existing pact.
Gov Carey supports broader review of decisions by the commissioner of education as a vetoed bill to allow judicial review stalls. Sen John Caemmerer proposes an alternative giving the State Board of Regents the same authority, with constitutional backing and priority in the session's remaining days.
A reflection on U S basketball in Montreal arguing many top college stars will skip the Olympics to protect pro contracts. The piece notes the conflict between amateur Olympic eligibility and professional status, and urges IOC to let athletes compete without risking future earnings.
Wayne Hays amid scandal claims he has a stenographer and a mistress, calling the woman a sick person as press scrutiny grows. He jokes about firing her and defends his married status while his political image deteriorates.
The Syracuse Herald Journal dated Wednesday June 2 1976 from Clinton Square Syracuse New York lists staff including Stephen Rogers publisher William Cotter editor Karl McElroy and various editors and advertising personnel. The partial masthead shows editorial day editor Phin Homann night editor Maria Rows and other staff names amid the production line.
A letter from Mrs F G Barry urges Syracuse officials to protect firefighters. She notes a 700 block Onondaga Street fire and ongoing blazes at vacant, boarded houses nearby caused by thrill seeking. She pleads for action to prevent risking firefighters lives.
A note praising coaches at the Bishop Ludden athletic banquet credits many volunteers especially Mary Roickle a 22 year old Niagara University graduate who coached the girls basketball team and will become assistant director of athletics at Niagara University in July. The piece ends with reminiscences from Rev Don Moody of Chittenango.
Edwin A. Trudeau of North Syracuse writes to praise Paul for finding a wallet at Carrol's Restaurant on the Northern Lights Traffic Circle on May 28. He returned the money over $125 to restaurant management without informing his father, noting the act earns him pride at 16.
Phyllis Hyrcza of Jamesville urges action on H R 12365 to block courts from ordering busing and urges readers to contact Walsh Hanley and other New York lawmakers. She promotes signing discharge petitions for H R 12385 and asks citizens to write their representatives and mobilize friends and relatives nationwide.
The narrative recalls Drumiins memories linked to a Cornell graduate of 1907 who worked at Nottingham farm in Syracuse. He milked cows in a building later known as the main hall and once tossed hay from a second floor ballroom to feed them. In 1952 the narrator’s father returned to Syracuse for the State Fair.
Harris survey shows Jimmy Carter ahead of Brown Udall and Church in California New Jersey and Ohio with 49 40 against Brown 57 34 against Udall and 59 29 against Church but trailing Humphrey 50 44 nationally Carter stronger with blacks and conservatives weaker with East Coast liberals and educated suburbs. Brown leads among affluent voters and college graduates.
A college student from Oswego writes to the Herald American criticizing suburban opposition to busing for integrated schools in Syracuse. The letter argues equality requires desegregation despite discomfort and warns against wealthier districts avoiding city schools. The writer vows to live alongside those opposed in the future.
W Webster condemns the Syracuse school board for alleged oath violations and discriminatory actions at a May 27 special meeting for Van Duyn Powlesland and McKinley Brighton Elementary parents. Parents cite concerns on school distance religious instruction release procedures and child burdens. Board responses are described as evasive.
President Ford accelerates a diplomatic strategy aimed at countering Carter and challenging Reagan for the 1976 nomination. He plans a seven nation economic summit in Puerto Rico and a Geneva Middle East peace conference, risking Middle East backlash and a hard political clash over Israel and the PLO during the campaign.
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