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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
11
Arthur Jenkins, founder of the Herald, declares in the first issue on January 15, 1877 that the paper will ignore party politics and openly discuss public questions. He commits to supporting men and measures best for the people.
Beatrice Curran a two year old from Kirkville was severely burned in a barbecue accident over the holiday weekend. She was transported nearly 100 miles to Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital because Central New York’s burn unit beds were full. The child suffered second and third degree burns.
The Supreme Court narrowly allows non citizens to take civil service tests if qualified, prompting Congress and the Civil Service Commission to craft new laws. Beatrice Curran’s hospital trek underscores urgent burn care needs in Central New York, where 550 yearly cases justify a six bed, fully staffed unit at Upstate Medical Center with projected $300,000 build and $600,000 to $1 million annual operating costs. Dennis Lerner leads a six month fundraising drive, urging public support for the unit.
Patrons report a dusty MONY garage with worn curbs and pillars, missing visible surveillance, and long checkout waits of 45 minutes to an hour. CB equipment theft is rising while evening cashier service is limited. Calls go out for the MONY and operator performance improvements.
By Mark Russell. The difficult time for Congressman Wayne Hays yields a potential turn toward reconciliation. He has pardoned Adam Clayton Powell, signaling a change in stance on Wilbur Mills and passing the torch to new political conduct.
The page lists the 1976 Syracuse Herald Journal editorial and management team with roles including publisher Stephen Rogers editor William Cotter day editors Hofmann Sabine Kors and others, advertising circulation and executive staff.
A Syracuse commentary argues against city ownership of cable TV claiming universal services suffice from government. It urges bidding, private installation, and operation with the city earning payments, noting nearby towns gained service without city control.
Parents fear mandatory busing to McKinley in September will separate their child from the Van Duyn neighborhood. They urge calm, trust in principal Mrs Ethel Wolcott, and focus on child happiness and adjustment amid the district’s cost-cutting push urged by City Auditor Roy Bernardi to trim programs and admin expenses.
An excerpt argues that property taxes unfairly burden poorer areas and suggests funding for new schools should come from broader financial growth while property taxes cover municipal needs like police and streets. It questions the city’s 1977 school district budget and asks why an auditor isn’t reviewing property assessments.
A reader rejects permissiveness and questions who would reform West Point’s honor code. The letter challenges past cheating incidents in schools and argues against lenient punishment, asserting that the academy must remain strict and uphold high standards.
In Cleveland Congress Louis Stokes and black leaders rally against Jimmy Carter amid a split in the Ohio 21st District. Udall allies see the fight as a test of Carter’s temperament and electability, while labor leader Casstevens backs Udall, citing labor issues and strategy.
Ann Caìello of Minoa defends Dr Stanley A Groman amid a two year probation and public scrutiny by the news media. She praises his personal care and distrust of broad testing while noting other doctors rely on staff for patient checks.
The Volunteer Center Inc United Way agency and Voluntary Action Center of Onondaga County thank Herald Journal staff for coverage of volunteers in action during National Volunteer Week May 16 22. The publicity highlights gifts of time energy and talent volunteers offer to the community. Executive Director Jean J Greene and Chairman Molly Broad sign the recognition.
A message from Rabbi Arthur Morgenstern of Temple Beth El Syracuse expresses gratitude for the newspaper’s coverage of Jewish events and holidays in the greater Syracuse area. He highlights Bicentennial reflections on American growth and the importance of respecting diverse traditions in journalism.
James Reston analyzes how scandals from Chappaquiddick to Wayne Hays push reform, affect leadership, and threaten the balance of power in Congress amid Watergate era scrutiny. He notes Mills, Albert, ONeill, and looming shifts in Senate and House leadership as reform pressures grow.
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