Our misplaced admiration for O J Simpson essay
A reflective column argues heroism isn’t measured by fame or talent. Itnotes how O J Simpson, once hailed as an American hero, reveals flaws of admiration and calls for recognizing everyday virtue in ordinary people rather than dazzling public personas. It urges readers to separate charisma from character and learn from the misjudgment.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
O.J. Simpson
Courts of Law
God
Charles Bronson
Dr. Simpson
Public focus grows on domestic violence policy after O J Simpson
The piece urges immediate action as lawmakers consider a New York bill to arrest abusers for felonies or protection order violations, create a statewide order registry, and treat repeated violations as felonies. It highlights the 3–4 million annual battered women, 1,500 deaths, and child exposure to violence, urging society to address the issue beyond private life.
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Nicole Simpson
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New York
G I Bill celebrated as landmark legislation turns 50
A reader lauds the G I Bill for expanding home ownership and higher education, noting how federal mortgage guarantees and backed loans spurred tax revenue and living standards while enabling personal advancement. The letter also urges New York state reforms amid rising malpractice insurance costs. A second reader urges against capital punishment after watching O J Simpson’s arrest and calls for valuing every life, and a Syracuse tribute notes Henry Mancini’s passing with praise for his career.
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United States
Birds and politics entwined in a storm tale and calls for health care
A storm narrative blends birds with political rhetoric. The piece critiques Senator Dole and party stances on universal health care, warning of rising costs for taxpayers and the peril of political posturing. It hints at a prophetic critique of a not-so-great society seeking broad health coverage.
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Prostate cancer group in Syracuse combats fear with facts
A Syracuse men's only prostate cancer support group with over 150 members meets monthly at the American Cancer Society to learn about treatments and rehabilitation. They stress knowledge reduces fear and invite inquiries via Herald-Journal Newsline, category 2233, call 472-2111.
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American Cancer Society
Herald-Journal
Robert J. Dermody SR
Syracuse
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor succinct and apt, with daytime telephone number. Unsigned or unverifiable authorship not published. Letters may be edited for length. Mail to P.O. Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call (315) 470-2027. For teller questions call (315) 470-2235.
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