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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1980
Page
8
Arthur Jenkins, founder, states in the January 15 1877 inaugural Herald issue that they will pursue public questions without party bias and back men and measures aimed at advancing the people’s best interests. The quotation underscores the paper’s early mission and civic focus.
Government experts and computer technicians tell the public there is not the slightest danger of setting off nuclear war by mistake after two false alarms in the United States strategic air defense system last week. They explain each incident was a result of a precise but non catastrophic combination of human and machine errors.
The piece weighs aging attitudes toward cheating in schools and the idea that ethics and pressure for high grades fuel dishonesty. It shifts to defense concerns about computer alerts, human judgment, and the risk of false alarms in nuclear response, arguing for safer Pentagon computer systems and less emphasis on invincibility.
A fringe group urges action against volcanic canoes and promotes nuclear power, arguing regulators may fire their chair after the eruption. They plan a Pike's Peak anti vole rally and advocate LAVA to end vol canoes for safety and survival.
The article reports on a mythic figure Mars acting as protector of fields, inquiring whether he filed an environmental impact statement with the Environmental Protection Agency after triggering the Mount St Helens event. The piece frames the question as a symbolic or satirical inquiry rather than a literal legal filing.
Sylvia Porters column notes Congress nears passage with Carter approval allowing unions and companies to trim pension plans. Retirees who relied on these plans must write their senators and representatives to protest. A. W. Schultz of Syracuse adds a note on Tom Metzger, a Ku Klux Klan member nominated for elective office in California, opposing Rep. Clair Burgener.
A Tully meeting on water fluoridation pits critics led by Pure Water Advocate against public health aims to reduce cavities. Letters and statements claim mass medication infringes freedom and constitutional rights while proponents argue benefits for children's teeth remain at issue.
On June 14, Americans observe Flag Day marking 203 years since Congress commissioned the flag in 1777. The flag with 13 stripes alternating red and white embodies liberty and national pride for people who cherish freedom.
Martha Cherwack of Valois criticizes Seneca County resistance to the Carter-Udall negotiated settlement of the Cayuga land claim. She argues Zimmer and Carey administration officials push burdens onto Seneca County and warns nationwide stakes in settling such claims.
Gloria Vanderbilt sues River House over a $1.1 million purchase attempt alleging sex and race discrimination via the board’s refusal to sell for unwelcome publicity. The piece argues celebrities face unequal protections, notes escrow offers, and mocks public handling of fame and privilege.
The Westhill Central School District budget failed with the people and will be refiled without any cuts. Voters are informed only through the legal notices column in newspapers. Polls open June 20. Mrs. William Gedkinson, Westill.
John Schwob of Oneida warns President Carter that Americans oppose more wars in Korea Vietnam or the Middle East. He argues the nation is near bankruptcy and backs policies only with clear public support, cautioning against foreign entanglements and implying demand for accountability in policy sources.
A Vernon note from Robins-Roost Motel posts a critical message calling someone a jerk and inviting them to view other abused animals. It questions why vet bills are high, suggesting the animals are a burden due to people's tiredness of keeping them.
Senator Edward Kennedy defies odds in the Democratic race as pundits question his odds. The piece argues his drive stems from personal challenge and desire to influence policy, not winning, while lamenting Carter’s economic policies, party unity, and potential repercussions for 1984. It notes Kennedy’s aims to shape a liberal platform and assemble a capable team despite likely nomination failure.
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