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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1996
Page
6
Op-ed argues Money magazine ranking is imprecise and highlights Syracuse School District dropout issues. One in four ninth graders fails to graduate, with higher rates for African American and Latino students. Proposals include tracking dropout rates, flexible schedules, diploma routes, counseling, and family engagement to curb attrition.
Governor Pataki proposes major easing of ballot access rules in New York, cutting signature hurdles and requiring only names and addresses of signers. The plan would allow three days to fix petition errors, shifting power away from party bosses and toward voter choice, with Assembly urged to back the measure.
New York Court of Appeals ruled a prisoner could not be denied a family reunion program for refusing Alcoholics Anonymous sessions due to religious objections. The decision holds that prison perks can be denied for security reasons but not for conscience. The opinion noted AA uses religious elements, yet attendance cannot be compelled.
Lanny Kendrick-Bowser argues that nations with the most tech cause the most harm as vehicles waste resources, weaponry harms nature, medical gadgets raise costs, and digital life erodes face to face ties. He laments TV, Internet, and gadgets that promise efficiency yet fuel overuse and disconnection. He urges rethinking tech as harmony with nature, not conquest.
A Herald Journal report by Daniel Gonzalez describes Bellevue Elementary students seeking funding for 12 campers to attend summer programs. The story notes immediate donations from former teachers, citizens, a church, and small businesses, thanking all contributors for supporting children’s growth and learning.
A member notes promise Keepers include men from varied backgrounds united by the Bible and Jesus Christ. The author rejects being labeled as political conservatives or anti-women or anti-gay and states liberal leanings, urging support for groups that work for societal improvement regardless of political ideology.
A Corcoran High senior reports observing television violence affecting children including a 7-year-old cousin. He notes real world imitations from shows like X-Men and Mortal Kombat and urges parental involvement to raise nonviolent kids.
A reader claims the Herald Amateur Golf Tour qualifying at Crumlins West produced suspect scores with cut lines in the high 70s while players posted 75 or lower in the same day. The letter cites weather and course conditions, notes 22 qualifiers at Crumlins West who scored 12 shots higher at Liverpool, and urges action such as reshuffling qualifying groups to prevent collusion.
Readers are invited to submit brief legible letters. Include writer address and daytime phone. unsigned letters not published. Mailing address is Letters to the Editor Herald American Syracuse NY 12223. Fax 470-3019. Questions 315-470-2235. News line 472-2111 category 3348 EDIT.
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