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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1979
Page
10
Arthur Jenkins founding Herald statement from January 15, 1877 asserts ignoring party politics, pursuing an independent path, and not hesitating to discuss public questions while supporting men and measures advancing the people's interests.
Joan Baez and the Humanities International Rights Committee reversed their antiwar Vietnam stance last week in an open letter to the president seeking an end to documented human rights violations. Co-signed by 83 activists including Daniel Berrigan and Allen Ginsberg, the letter condemns arrests, detentions and torture in Vietnam and calls for international observers to inspect prisons and reeducation centers. The signatories urge a shift toward human dignity and self-determination for the Vietnamese people and acknowledge the signers’ ongoing concern for human rights under communist rule.
Cartoonette mocks Democratic infighting as Ted Kennedy denies candidacy. Proposes satirical quotes suggesting Kennedy would back Carter as VP and pressure on lawmakers, while joking about whether he would run or serve.
The UW plans a three year taxpayer funded study titled a study of drinking behavior costing 120000 dollars with 12000 dollars for an on campus cocktail lounge to observe student drinking. Observers doubt the need for such preparation but expect volunteers given local psychologists interest and a lively campus scene. Also a stray note greets Karol Jozef Wojtyla back in Poland.
A New York tale of a newlywed shot at a gas pump sparks a broader critique of how gasoline shortages trigger violence. The piece links pump fights in California to global conflicts, arguing survival hinges on fuel while warning against lethal clashes and questioning peace prospects amid scarcity.
A North Syracuse letter urges public support for Equal Rights for Fathers. It highlights visitation struggles, custody biases, and the need to reform divorce law. The writer cites ongoing aviation disaster context and calls readers to contact the group at 3715 Brewerton Road.
A reader from Syracuse questions how many similar aircraft failures go unreported after noting October 1977 Air Canada DC-10 takeoff troubles in Montreal. He cites the DC-10’s long service and possible mechanical shortcomings and asks what FAA, pilots’ association, or the manufacturer will do to improve future safety.
Syracuse letter compliments planning for a modest schedule at Valley Pool. Summer hours begin June 26 with 3 to 6 45 p m on weekdays and 1 to 6 45 p m on weekends for South Siders seeking convenient swimming times.
The DC-10 has two major disasters cited, including the worst air disaster on March 3, 1975, when a Turkish DC-10 crashed after takeoff from Paris, France, killing 346 people aboard.
Dr Alan L Berger rebuts Leonard Bjorkman Herald American letter of May 20 arguing the Palestinians face a political and human crisis shaped by displacement and regional hostility. He defends Israel against claims of naivety, cites PLO aims, refugee issues, and illegal territorial changes, urging recognition of realities and steadfast security.
A critical view charges Fed Chair William Miller with mishandling inflation. The piece argues inflation at 14 percent and political influence undermines steady policy, blaming Burns' replacement, Blumenthal, and Carter’s easy-money stance for a looming downturn.
Lawmakers hear testimony from school administrators across the state urging raising New York's drinking age. A statewide poll shows nearly 90 percent favor a 21-year minimum to curb access to alcohol for underage students.
National mood shows a split personality as personal optimism rises while confidence in national prospects falls. Polls from 1959 to 1978 reveal high self expectations yet declining trust in government and institutions amid inflation, recession, Vietnam and Watergate. Individual gains mask broader national decline.
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