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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1989
Page
5
In our opinion taxpayers won t tolerate more Civic Center waste as lawmakers propose 8 million to fix brick and sidewalks of a 23 million 1976 building amid safety hazards raised since 1979. A dozen large costs target a clerk of the works sidewalk engineer and legal action while taxpayers demand accountability and answers.
Rep. Thomas Foley urged unity after Kim Wright’s resignation amid a House grappling with sleaze. Democrats and Republicans spoke of payback and targeting Gingrich as ethics questions and disclosures fuel partisan wars. Ren. Pat Schroeder warned the public views Congress as a green slime pool.
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling shifts the burden of proving discrimination to plaintiffs in cases lacking explicit intent. Cannery workers in Alaska sparked the dispute, with lower courts previously requiring employers to justify discriminatory impact as business necessity. The decision realigns interpretation since 1971, challenging long standing civil rights protections.
A reader argues responsibility rests with anyone who points a gun at another and urges firearm safety training. The letter cites a Philadelphia case holding a gun shop partly liable and mocks punitive damages while noting ongoing declines in accidental gun deaths and the futility of broad lawsuits against makers or miners.
A reader complains about NBC removing The Jim Henson Hour from the new TV lineup. The letter criticizes network trends toward violent programming and loss of innovative family shows, urging viewers to demand better scheduling.
A movement in Albany seeks to restore the death penalty. Supporters are urged to write to Assembly Speaker Mel Miller now and send short statements or signed letters to bolster the capital punishment position.
Two librarians from Liverpool High School argue against mandated Sunday work for librarians while acknowledging potential benefits of expanded hours. They compare library openness to Sunday operations by retailers and question the fairness of extending weekend duties to other government offices.
Agnes Lane of Fayetteville advocates ending U S intervention in Central America and promoting dialogue demilitarization and political negotiations for El Salvador Guatemala and Nicaragua. She supports keeping aid restrictions and opposes military aid while praising embargo relief and the Kastenmeier Resolution as steps toward peace and social justice.
A friend and co worker recalls Robert Keller, defending his character and noting a tragic loss. He expresses condolences and offers God speed to Bobby in this mournful reflection.
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