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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2001
Page
7
Stephen Rogers is listed as President with Stephen A. Rogers serving as Editor and Publisher. Michael J. Connor is Executive Editor and Stan Linhorst is Senior Managing Editor, detailing the leadership team.
The Supreme Court weighs whether executions of people with mental retardation breach the Eighth Amendment as Texas debates banning such cases. Johnny Penry, now 45, faces questions on fairness after a 6-3 ruling. Texas lawmakers push to end executions for retardation, with governors and officials weighing in.
Investigations reveal the Pentagon Inspector General's Office forged and backdated audit reports with 15 staff involved, costing taxpayers about 63000. A whistleblower exposed the fraud as Congress debates accountability and the integrity of federal auditing bodies.
A reader argues current teen pregnancy programs fail to curb rates, urging shift from prevention to adoption. He cites studies showing limited impact and proposes placing children of teen mothers in adoptive homes to cut costs and break the cycle, with calls for broader drug policy reform.
A Syracuse resident vented over daily cigarette butt litter from cars, urging responsible disposal. He condemns careless drivers and hopes for a healthier environment for his son, proposing stricter trash habits and cleaner streets.
A college student argues that underage drinking is not universally irresponsible and notes adults’ double standards. The author, 19, cites serving in the military, voting at 18, and parental guidance as factors, urging responsible choices and learning from mistakes. Megan Moran, Baldwinsville.
A president's daughter is cited for an alcohol violation and later for trying to obtain alcohol with a false ID. The piece questions public reaction and ponders who is more foolish, the daughter or anyone who thinks they can hide sins from an all seeing God.
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