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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1980
Page
8
Arthur Jenkins states in the January 15 1877 Herald the party politics and independent approach to public questions. He urges support for men and measures advancing the people’s best interests and to discuss public questions without hesitation.
A stream of tax cut promises from Ford era to the 1980s resurfaces. Carter rules out 1980 cuts while White House aides hint at a $25 billion 1981 Slash. Reagan urges broad, permanent cuts with timing debated as Congress eyes October action and January 1, 1981 implementation approaches.
Arguments for selling 38 tons of enriched uranium to India highlight fewer restraints and potential benefits for nuclear power. Critics warn of unchecked use, referencing past explosions and India's test history, while invoking gun lobby analogies and climate politics as motivation.
State police say 268,614 speeders were caught last year, 60,000 fewer than in 1978, as motorists slow down to save gasoline. About 200,000 trucks were checked and 10 percent violated load limits, doubling 1979 arrests versus 1978. Truckers may be harming highways while seeking fuel efficiency. This commentary likens the effort to catching the pope at home.
Open accounts reform advances after Assembly 113 to 1 and Senate 54 to 0 votes. The bill adopts a modified accrual system, showing both paid expenses and future obligations, and requires governor’s health and a 12 month financial plan with yearly budget. March 31, 1982 set for main system start. concerns exist over technical complexity and potential veto.
The piece describes the social and physical shifts after retirement from the breadwinner role. It notes spouses facing displacement, friends' views of "has-beens," and a cascade of medical visits and treatments as body changes begin. It ends with advice to accept aging and plan for medical needs. Syracuse author notes personal experience.
A first weekend June message credits Marriage Encounter with teaching peaceful, in depth communication for stronger marriages. Three couples from the previous weekend share their feelings, including Tom and Betty, Bob and Renee, and Joe and JoAnn, with Father Mike praised for his caring. The note asserts the program welcomes all faiths and races and cites personal testimonies from Jonathan and Jacque in Syracuse.
A short, period style note wishing Sen. Jacob Javits success in Washington DC reflects a civic voice. The item lacks a broader event or action but preserves named individual and place for archival record.
A reader letter to The Herald American cites concern over a senator’s remarks on national strength including economic political and military posture while missing social moral issues. St Margaret's 1975 1980 graduates bid farewell and thank Sisters Josetta Catherine Anthony and Daniel Marie for their service as they move to new assignments in DeWitt North Syracuse and Syracuse.
Margaret McConnell of Clay praises Mrs Fran Meinkings fifth grade at Bear Road Elementary for high expectations and dedication. She notes a musical, field trip to Genesee Village, and a graduation ceremony on June 17.
A Gallup Poll shows Reagan leading Carter on inflation issues while Carter edges Reagan in avoiding war. Anderson trails both, with 10 to 16 percent support. Reagan holds 36 percent to Carter 35 and Anderson 23 in a three way test. Anderson backers lean to Reagan on inflation but to Carter on peace.
Syracuse residents debated Clinton Square renovations after a council approved a 1.2 million project to beautify downtown. Three evergreens were cut during work, sparking calls to replace trees and widen Salina Street, amid criticism of planning and timing.
Alice Pearlman argues at a Copenhagen conference that a UN report distorts Palestinian women’s conditions. She cites Israel’s social and medical benefits and Pioneer Women’s work with Arab and Druze communities to show women are better off in Israel.
A mother of a so called misfit thanks The Herald American editorial staff for the June 22 piece True Misfit which capsulizes the problem and offers a community based program for those who fall in the cracks. She endorses the plan despite costs as a long term trade off to curb the penal system.
Letter from Victor Debenedittis of LaFayette urges shifting tax dollars from bombs to food, education, and health care. He advocates a 10-year national program to train and educate every U.S. resident, enabling self sufficiency and dignity, echoing the proverb give a man a fish.
Allen A. Cellana of North Syracuse criticizes Agway Inc for seeking exemption from a 2 percent gross receipts tax. He argues Agway is a large conglomerate with over 2 billion in annual sales, active in petroleum and many industries, affecting New York citizens and small businesses. He urges big business to pay its share.
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