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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1977
Page
2
Arthur Jenkins, founder, declares in the first Herald issue dated January 15, 1877 that they will ignore party politics and pursue an independent course while engaging public questions and supporting measures best for the people.
A year after Congress authorized review of Pentagon foreign contracts sales have fallen from a peak of 10.8 billion to an estimated 8.7 billion this year. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee says major control is near while Carter and backers push for more restrictions though Senator Nelson remains a persistent critic of the program.
The House and Senate back a 61.3 billion authorization for Labor and HEW, surpassing Carter’s request. Rep. Jack Kemp proposed cutting 563 million from education and make work programs, but the plan failed. Carter and leaders reached a quiet compromise, pledging no further billions.
Inflation critic blasts legislative leadership for opaque budgets. Assembly funding rose 36 percent to 22 million this year, after a 60 percent three year gain, while the Senate rose 18 percent. The speaker quips about Rosalynn to mock the president.
The piece traces a century of New York leaders like Roosevelt Hughes Smith Dewey and Rockefeller who once shaped national politics. It notes Rockefeller’s resignation in 1973 and Mondale’s 1977 ascent, suggesting the state’s influence waned. It discusses party realignment with possible successors like Duryea and Javits, and NY’s continuing but reduced clout in national affairs.
Six Latin American banana exporting nations Colombia Costa Rica Dominican Republic Guatemala Honduras and Panama create Comunbcana to seek new markets and set pricing, aiming to break U S dominance. Eastern Europe eyed with initial 375000 metric tons to the Soviet Union Poland East Germany and Czechoslovakia, while Ecuador stays outside the pact. The UN backs the move with support and data.
An open letter to parents on their 40th wedding anniversary from Bob and Roger Sharp of Syracuse. They praise their mother and father for discipline, sacrifice, and steadfast values amid a contentious public debate on civil liberties versus rape rights reflected in a Madison, Wisconsin judge’s remarks.
A UPI piece reviews a paperback titled Man's Body An Owner s Manual noting four conclusions about the average male body It suggests limited warranty limited service life and that body types fall into three designs Endomorph mesomorph and ectomorph It jokes about maintenance costs and affirms the female body is more durable but costly to operate
A hometown plea defends school musicians. The speaker urges funding and encouragement for the marching band season and questions critics who fear street noise. The message frames youth activity as positive preparation for summer performances.
James E. Vaccaro, Superintendent of Phoenix Central Schools, thanks voters for turnout and coverage that informed citizens during the annual district meeting and budget vote, noting passage of the budget for the coming school year.
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