05 Mar 1987
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1987
Page
1
Syracuse school officials report two thirds of minority students in the district’s gifted program are overlooked. Minorities are 40 percent of elementary enrollment but only 13 percent of the 450 in elementary gifted programs, prompting discussion of identification methods and teacher training to expand recognition.
Onondaga County health officials plan testing for AIDS on all arrested suspected prostitutes. A $62,000 state grant is sought to fund year one. If denied, officials will press ahead with broader testing. Public health data and recent studies are cited to show the reach of AIDS locally. Syracuse police report 1985 statistics on arrestees.
A humorous quip notes how easy it is to tell right from wrong and mocks the nagging inner voice that says someone may find out. The line turns on perceptual wit about ethics and vigilance.
President Reagan said he was responsible for the scandal and paid a price in public trust. He did not apologize, and it was unclear if he admitted fault. The issue and his stance likely won't be clarified until forthcoming polls.
President Reagan, in a contrite address, acknowledged for the first time that his secret arms sales to Iran may have fueled a hostage trade, calling it a mistake. He faulted his own tentativeness, vowed to learn from the ordeal, and urged the nation to move on to other concerns.
The 140 year old red brick First Gospel Baptist Church near Columbus Circle in Syracuse is for sale for 275000. The building on the National Register faces dwindling membership and costly repairs including a new roof. Realty agent Mariene Stenuf touts the property as suitable for office museum or commercial use while city officials and preservationists watch for potential renovations or demolition and ensure federal guidelines are met.
In Mobile Alabama a federal judge ruled that Alabama public schools may not use 36 books it says promote secular humanism. Judge William Brevard Hand warned the state has overstepped its secular role and must withdraw the materials, provoking rapid opposition from critics.
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