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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1979
Page
4
Arthur Jenkins founder states in the journal’s inaugural issue on January 15 1877 that nonpartisan public questions will be debated and support given to men and measures best advancing the people’s interests. The quote frames the paper’s founding ethos and aims.
The piece argues the Bert Lance affair taints Jimmy Carter’s presidency though no proof links Carter to wrongdoing. It notes Lance faced indictments over bank practices and that Rosalynn Carter defended him, while urging courts to reveal the truth and stressing Lance does not define Carter’s honesty or leadership.
The New York State Thruway Authority appears to back a plan to lift tolls and secure federal highway funds for maintenance. Senator Moynihan and Representative Nowak helped push a tentative federal state agreement, marking progress toward toll relief and enhanced funding.
Elton John thanked Moscow and Lenin grad for a great time after finishing his Soviet Union tour. Police blocked concert hall entrances to deter gate crashers while ticket checks kept would-be scalpers away.
At Oak Park River Forest High School Jeff Patera at 18 planned a stadium streak during Memorial Day exercises. He wore a disguise but was caught and suspended for the rest of the semester, forfeiting graduation and the senior prom. Principal Robert Botthof defended the decision and urged maturity.
About 80,000 Soviet workers battle bitter cold to carve a 2060 mile line from the Chinese border to Siberia. The Baikal on the Amur line, costing about 15 billion dollars, aims to unlock mineral riches and connect Siberia to the outside world. Tunnels are blasted through permafrost, requiring pumping warm air and concrete linings. Transport routes east of Lake Baikal are poor, with routes taking days. Some workers have left, reducing the workforce to about half at times.
A columnist reflects on the Flight 191 DC-10 crash and broader tech faith. Experts debate a three inch bolt and engine failure while DC-10s fly after initial warnings, then are grounded four days later. The piece argues technology rules, not serves, citing Three Mile Island and daily risks.
The Herald American on May 19 defended oil industry profits as modest and explained rising pump prices reflect higher expenses. It cites first quarter 1979 margins of 5.9 percent for oil firms versus 4.3 percent in 1978, and a 12 month return on invested capital of 11.4 percent for oil firms versus 10.2 percent last year, against industry averages of 5.8 and 13.5 percent respectively.
In a May Herald American letter, the writer rebuts Monty Berman by praising John Wayne as a symbol of self made success in the United States. The piece notes Wayne’s rise from stunt man to global star, his perseverance after cancer, and his willingness to donate his body to science, urging separation of film persona from the real person.
Bev and Jack Whelan of Camillus express pride in son Tom Whelan and thank all who guided coached and supported his teams at Bishop Ludden. They extend gratitude to supporters from Watertown to Binghamton Utica and Auburn and beyond.
A letter argues media coverage of John Speakelink’s death should not sway public opinion against the death penalty. The writer insists that premeditated murder warrants removal from society and urges belief in trial by jury and severe punishment for killers.
A letter from Gregory Gualtieri argues for letting children walk to school. Robin Rolson, a third grader at Van Buren School in Baldwinsville, supports walking as good exercise and enjoyable.
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