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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1979
Page
12
Arthur Jenkins, founder of the Herald, states in the paper's first issue on January 15, 1877 that the publication will pursue an independent course. He promises to discuss public questions and back men and measures best for the people’s interests, free of party politics.
NASA estimates Skylab will reenter between June 27 and July 21 with July 9 as the likely date and says debris could scatter over a 4,000 mile area. Odds of fatal harm are low but not impossible, raising questions of government vs contractor liability and possible protective action or destruction options.
Reporters grilled President Carter at his final press conference about two fishing trips and a lack of explanation for his return. The piece notes his tough political position, with Ford’s challenges and Carter’s polling tied to Camp David visits, while highlighting his isolation from allies and the notable indictment of a close associate.
U.S. district court blocks canceling contracts with violators of price and wage rules. DOJ appeal urged as inflation battles persist. Utilities stayed steadier than other costs, while consumer debt rose 13 percent in 1978 to 1.16 trillion dollars. Arthur Okun calls inflation unacceptable and urges government action.
Monsignor Charles J. Fahey, longtime director of Catholic Charities in Syracuse, is leaving the Loretto Geriatric Center on East Brighton Avenue. He will head Fordham University’s newly created Ali University Gerontological Center in New York City, with plans to promote gerontology ideas nationally.
Depositors vent frustration at a savings bank denying mortgages to home sellers and buyers. They cite policies requiring 30 to 35 percent down, preventing sale and purchase of houses as prices rise. The bank accepts regular deposits but refuses loans unless high down payments are met, hindering relief for working people.
A citizen laments rising inflation with a 14.1 percent wholesale price rise in early 1970s estimates and urges Washington to act. The letter condemns price gouging and economic manipulation while praising Woolworth in Syracuse for its local impact before its closing after decades of service.
John R Coulter of Syracuse argues Panama Canal treaty transfers will raise inflation and costs for West Coast oil and farm commodities. He calls for bipartisan review and passage of H R 1958 taxpayer relief amendments to Panama treaty legislation.
The FW Woolworth downtown Syracuse store on Salina and Fayette streets, a landmark since 1889, closes after 90 years of operation. The chain’s first shop stood near the Erie Canal site now home to The Herald Journal building, with the 42nd store established in 1889 before relocating to its final downtown location.
President Carter's wage restraint plan shows an unintended impact on earnings as the rich grow richer while the poor fall behind. Pressure mounts for a faster course to address economic imbalance and curb inflation.
The White House announced Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal's resignation as chief economic spokesman, then he defended the administration on Face the Nation. He warned of inflation momentum, mild growth slowdown, and limited room for drastic controls, suggesting a shallow recession may not curb inflation swiftly. The piece argues a contradiction between mild slowdown hopes and inflation control, amid calls for wage and price actions.
Edwin M. Myers questions why the Merkl oil recovery method sparks government and major oil company disputes. He cites DOE pressure on CBS to suppress a tape of a test at a dead well that later produced 300 barrels per day, asking if oil interests wield such power.
Jeanne Marcinsien of Kirkville writes that oil companies profit massively while fueling shortages. She blasts lawmakers for echoing industry claims and urges deregulation and price rollbacks to rein in oil firms.
Michael M. Carni notes in an unsigned letter that among 72 DWI related convictions tallied in the May 28 Herald Journal only three defendants were 21 or younger. He suggests Zimmer is looking in the wrong direction and signs as past president of the CNY Taverns Keeper Association of Onondaga County in Liverpool.
President Carter opted not to invite any senators to the Vienna summit on the strategic arms treaty with Brezhnev. Byrd will meet Brezhnev in Moscow after signing, while other senators pursue separate missions. The move sparks debate over Senate scrutiny and potential reservations feeding into the treaty process.
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