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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1985
Page
10
A major study led by Dr. Bernard Fisher at the University of Pittsburgh finds that for many women with early stage breast cancer lumpectomy, removing only the cancer and surrounding tissue, is as effective as mastectomy or radical mastectomy. Five year survival rates are similar, offering hope and emphasizing early detection.
A campus vote at Ithaca questions stockpiling cyanide pills for mass self death in a nuclear crisis. Critics ridicule the idea, noting grotesque implications and urging humane focus while citing Brecht to steer energy toward safer actions.
Readers critique the pro choice position citing The Silent Scream and religious overtones. A Syracuse letter-writer blasts Catholic-leaning rhetoric while others praise the Call-A-Bus service and thank the community. A note opposes MX missiles as costly and destabilizing, urging funds for social programs.
Dick Case argues Family Court rules serve lawyers and bureaucrats more than families. He contends women sue for money, men feel overburdened, and children lose custody, often becoming wards of the state, with society paying the court’s wasteful costs. The piece challenges who truly gains from the arrangement.
Edward Sharpe of Syracuse writes in praise of the new health insurance company adopted by the county executive. He notes prior claims took two to three months, while the current process now completes in about ten days.
Ruth E. Wilcox of Fayetteville denounces a United States newspaper cartoon depicting President Reagan as a Japanese-style wrestler. The editor notes the image originated in a French newspaper and calls it an insult to Americans.
As DPW chairman I critique Mayor Alexander plan to end SWDA contract and take disposal in house. The timeline to bond for trucks, bid, and court fights is tight and costly, with only seven trucks proposed and risk of higher long term costs, threatening $1.7 million debt and $3.6 million county losses if SWDA closes.
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