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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1976
Page
14
Arthur Jenkins founder of Herald quotes in the first issue dated January 15 1877 promising to ignore party politics and discuss public questions while supporting men and measures advancing the people’s best interests.
The report says Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn canceled a string of large trades, aiming to flex his power. It notes his earlier stance in Curt Flood’s case and discusses Oakland owner Charles Finley seeking to sell top players for profit. The big three trades worth 3.5 million were halted as a reputational move.
Gov Carey signs a 27 million aid package to reopen 20 City University of New York schools and shift two year colleges to state funding. A commission will study budgets for 1977 to 1979, with full state support to follow.
Mark Russell argues Americans tolerate their own corrupt politicians while condemning outsiders. He notes the double standard where leaders from other towns are deemed virtuous, despite similar sins, humorously blaming both papers for shaping the narrative.
The Syracuse Herald Journal notes its staff including Stephen Rogers as publisher William D. Cotter as editor Karl R. McElroy as assistant to publisher for editorial production Robert T. Hennessey as advertising director and R. Gary Kruger as circulation director in Clinton Square Syracuse NY.
Washington pols mock Pat Caddell survey of 14 possible vice presidential mates for Carter. The piece notes the front runner would choose a Washington liberal with outside-South roots, urging a better system than the familiar pattern of a near in-house selection.
U.S. nuclear plants produced about 170 billion kilowatt hours, roughly 9% of total output and enough to power 20 million homes. At 1.23 cents per kWh it was far cheaper than coal or oil and saved about $2 billion in electricity costs. The record included a safety track record and influenced California voters to back nuclear energy.
A Baldwinville reader questions Rep. John Youngs conduct and the value of an aide described as able to answer the phone type and file for a $25,000 annual salary, asking what else the employee contributed to taxpayers. The letter urges higher accountability for government pay and duties.
Thanks to Herald Journal and Herald American for coverage over three days of racing at the 74th Intercollegiate Rowing Championships. More than 15,000 spectators crowded the park. traffic delays apologize. Officials at local county and state levels are thanked for their assistance.
Karen Cook from Liverpool argues that Congress is not only troubled by Ms Ray but by misuse of taxpayers money. She asserts Rep Hays worsened the issue by abusing funds and says inaction would condone similar conduct during economic hardship.
New York poll shows Senator Ted Kennedy and Governor Jerry Brown as the top two running mate choices among Democrats and independents for Jimmy Carter. Brown leads with broad support in the West and educated voters, Kennedy dominates among blacks and labor groups, with other contenders trailing.
Richard H. May, principal at North Syracuse Central High School, endorses Police Chief Robert Newman's call to overhaul juvenile justice for major crimes by youths under 16. He cites repeated arrests followed by immediate court releases and renewed vandalism at the scene.
In a reader letter ED ROBINSON notes Phillip Prell of Herald-Journal proposes a enlarged natural zoo funded by private enterprise. He questions county willingness to risk more taxpayer money after a recent $10 million deficit rebranding.
A letter argues freedom was foundational but laments modern littering in parks and public spaces. The writer mentions steep Florida fines and questions why volunteers should cleanup what litterers should bear as punishment.
In Washington amid campaign finance probing, Gulf Oil lobbyist Claude C. Wild Jr faces felonious contribution charges. The Watergate era case chronicles cash payments to senators and politicians from 1960 to 1972, totaling millions, with potential timing effects on 1976 nominations and elections.
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