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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1992
Page
5
Arthur Jenkins, founder, proclaimed in the first issue of the Syracuse Herald Journal on January 15, 1877 the paper would ignore party politics and pursue what is best for the people, discussing public questions and supporting men and measures advancing public interests.
The letter writer critiques Assembly Speaker Saul Weprin for calling progress on Albany reforms while noting the Legislature employs nearly 4,000 people for 211 lawmakers. They argue budget cuts are insufficient and demand itemized spending, noting self-serving perks remain and reforms are only partial, with far more needed.
The diary of Caspar Weinberger is portrayed as potentially revealing knowledge of arms sales to Iran in 1985 and possible lies to Congress. The exchange notes Watergate lessons, Reagan era questions, and a voter’s duty to monitor officials amid a summer election mood.
Saul Weprin, Speaker of the Assembly in Albany, defends recent budget cuts and staff reductions. He notes over 15 million in cuts, office closures, tighter travel rules, and proposed reforms to financial disclosures. He cites independent auditing and openness while urging balanced scrutiny of government.
The vote hinges on 555, a bill to bar permanent replacements during labor disputes. President Bush threatens veto. Moynihan supports. D Amato undecided. Call D Amato at 423 5471 to urge backing this key labor issue for fair wages and safe workplaces.
Wayne Franzen of Franzen Bros Circus defends its treatment of animals in a May 26 letter to DeWitt officials. He states the circus monitors welfare, provides adequate food and water, and avoids trauma in transport while seeking timely veterinary care and noting animals live longer than in the wild. He emphasizes strong public praise for their animals on a 24 day route.
The task force on educational problems met at Delaware School on June 13 and may generate many ideas for schools to adopt. Syracuse superintendent Henry Williams cites early reading and recognition gaps in kindergarten and first grade. He argues home reading, spatial skill toys, and positive reinforcement build long term advantage, beyond school-based fixes. Headstart is praised but deemed insufficient. broader solutions are needed to address root causes.
Brant Deaton of Pulaski recounts serving with Lt H Ross Perot aboard USS Leyte CVS-92 in 1953 to 1957. He recalls Perot’s integrity and prompt action on his financial problem, noting Perot’s pledge to return government control to the people. For People for Perot info call 315-625-7109.
Comment notes Pulaski voters’ repeated rejection of the school budget over the past two years and urges residents to address concerns to the governor, state legislature, school board, and superintendent rather than blame students and teachers.
Readers are urged to send brief legible letters with daytime telephone numbers. Unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published and editors reserve the right to edit to fit length. Mail to P O Box 4315 Syracuse NY 13221 or call 815 470 2027 for electronic submissions and 315 470 2235 with questions.
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