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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2001
Page
6
The Syracuse Herald Journal outlines its early independent course and commitment to public questions. Founders Arthur Jenkins and Stephen Rogers led the paper, with Rogers serving as Editor and Publisher and Connor as Executive Editor among a named leadership team.
The piece argues that reform remains blocked by a Supreme Court decision and a rival Shays-Meehan bill. It cites a 5-4 ruling upholding contribution limits while criticizing coordinated spending and soft money. It notes House resistance, with Rep. Ney proposing a soft-money cap to undermine Shays-Meehan, potentially delaying reform past the July 4 recess.
Rumsfeld proposes cutting the B 1 bomber fleet by 33 planes as Congress rails against a politically driven program. Only 93 of 104 built remain from a 1980s project designed for deep Soviet air space penetration now seen as obsolete.
A reader argues against mobile use while driving and urges turning the phone off to avoid distractions. The note defends responsible behavior, questions Wilson's safety statistics, and suggests pulling over or not answering to allow proper emergency response when needed. It emphasizes control over the caller and prioritizing safety.
Joseph Kinney from Liverpool notes concerns over cell phone use in traffic and public safety debates. He cites Ford Firestone deaths Marine Osprey safety and school violence as examples, while observing a trooper nearby may have been distracted by his own cell phone.
A reader argues for applying fines to loud music while driving, proposing a $100 penalty for loud music and suggesting headphone use to curb noise. The letter cites a December 1 policy on cell phone talkers and questions enforcement fairness.
Debbie Ruta argues that New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer mishandles the Microsoft antitrust case. She contends antitrust aims to protect consumers and notes Microsoft has benefited prices and innovation for two decades.
A reader argues for drug legalization to reduce violence and regulate quality, comparing to Prohibition. The letter covers concerns about knife and weapon violence, references historical parallels, and shifts to a drum corps conflict as the Syracuse Brigadiers announce a rent dispute with the city schools, asserting past support and upcoming payments.
The Herald Journal invites succinct letters from readers. Include wipers name address and daytime telephone. Submissions become property of The Herald Journal Herald American and may be edited published and posted online or on NewsLine.
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