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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1980
Page
8
Quote fromARTHUR JENKINS founder of the Herald dated January 15 1877. Promises to discuss public questions pursue independent course support men and measures advancing the people’s best interests.
The project adds 200 plus rooms and a 950 seat ballroom after three years of planning. Funding includes a $3.5 million HUD grant, $2.5 million from HoSus Properties, a $10.75 million mortgage from banks led by Manufacturers Hanover, plus an unrevealed investment and city land donation. City leaders, developers, and Hull Hazard work to complete the financing and construction, promising a skyline and economic revival for Salina Street area.
In this sharp satire a future of anti-nuclear songs powered by windmills is hinted at. The piece mocks Nervous Nellies and demonstration counts at plants while joking about pro-nuclear airport terminals and Jane Fonda.
The Legislature failed to endow the Power Authority of the state of New York with authority to plug into steam and electricity generating trash burning plants like Onondaga County’s disposal station. PASNY Vice President Walter T. Kicinski blamed the state Senate while the Assembly adopted the measure. The omnibus bill would let PASNY build coal fired stations, fund hydro stations in Canada, and construct a coal port for Buffalo. He urged reaching non public utilities and warned critics.
Readers argue that July Social Security checks will hardly help seniors as rising costs cut into new funds. They urge lawmakers to raise the elderly income level to prevent yearly belt tightening and continued hardship.
A letter from Richard D. Hammer of Syracuse endorses Jeffrey S. Brooks of Greene after the county caucus process selected him as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 32nd District. Hammer calls the process open and fair and expresses confidence Onondaga County voters will favor Brooks.
Charles Oralls of Otselic laments social decay from San Franciscoqueer to hill country rednecks. He warns of rising prices, moral decline, and war as society frays while Christians await a prophesied glory day.
A reader denounces welfare boosts and higher Social Security eligibility while praising work and pensions. He claims the system rewards welfare recipients while penalizing productive workers and pensioners seeking fair support. The letter voices frustration with perceived unfairness in government aid policies.
President Carter signals doubts about his prospective gasoline rationing plan. The prospectus to Congress notes ten to 15 million car owners may miss initial coupons due to 10 percent of state vehicle ownership records failing to reflect current ownership monthly. Relying on vehicle registration as the coupon base could spur registration of junk cars for extra coupons. The plan would cost about $100 million to prepare and $2 billion annually to operate, and administration officials may prefer rationing that yields a $1 billion byproduct in excise taxes.
Family Court judges confront a recurring crisis of placing individuals who are too bright for boarding schools yet unable to live independently. The proposal calls for a supervised home under Onondaga County agencies to avoid prison and relieve families and existing institutions, despite high costs for intensive instruction and supervision.
A reader comments on a June 15 newspaper ad claiming schedule improvements for the Centre bus service. The note teases a stronger claim and invites a sharper version.
A vandal left graffiti proclaiming it is better to be a has been than an answer, reflecting a cryptic jab at an unnamed figure. Police investigated the tag as part of a routine citywide graffiti sweep.
Mary Jane F. Spencer of Williamstown condemns three AP Laser images showing a Golden Knights member plunging to his death, a car trunk body, and a young woman dying on a fire escape. She questions the Herald-Journal’s taste in competing with television for graphic coverage.
Alice Hanchett of Pennellville recalls a frightening incident where a large steak piece became lodged in her throat. Her niece applied the Heimlich maneuver, unblocking her airway in one sharp upward thrust, saving her life. Red Cross contacts in Syracuse offer pamphlets on the procedure.
A Newsweek Gallup poll shows Ronald Reagan leading Edward Kennedy 58 to 32 percent with Carter strong against Reagan at 45 to 42. The survey, conducted June 13 to 15 with 904 registered voters, suggests Kennedy remains active in pursuit of the Democratic nomination amid intra party debate and delegate dynamics.
Thank you for covering our seventh grade Business Week experience at Cazenovia Middle School. The rural town audience enjoyed the article and the event sparked excitement among students and community.
Joseph Kraft profiles John Anderson at his Maryland headquarters noting his fatigue and understatement about the campaign. Kraft highlights Anderson as a generalist with broad policy knowledge, a plan for a 50 cent gasoline tax, emphasis on fundraising and petitions, and a belief he can unite blue collar and farm voters while leveraging TV.
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