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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1983
Page
6
Opinion piece applauds Bur net Park Zoo's revival plan with a $10 million renovation and $7.5 million from county bonding. Remaining $2.5 million to be raised by pledges and gifts. volunteers number 450 have joined fund raising. The new concept, described as a “New Breed of Zoo,” may also be marketed for $750,000 to $1 million.
The 85 County zoo moves toward a 1985 opening with admission rising to 1.25 or 1.50, two free days weekly, and no fees for seniors and nonprofits. Staff will grow from 20 to 42 as the new facility promises double the visitors, aiming to shed Burnet Park Zoo’s negative image.
The report raises questions about Mayor Lee Alexander’s conference on minority affairs held last night. It asks where the mayor was and notes suggested answers regarding Baldwinville figure Robert Pritchard and his possible connection to the event.
Critics say the Syracuse minority gathering omits mainstream Black leaders and key groups. They condemn co host Pritchard as superficial and accuse the mayor of limited ties to the Black community, warning the event lacks legitimacy and politics.
In Chittenango residents praise Chief Richard Carbery for aggressive enforcement after a deadly two car crash on Lakeport Road. Over two and a half hours officers issued speeding tickets and a DWI, amid long standing complaints of reckless driving near the sharp curve. Residents urge radar enforcement to restore safety without naming the town a radar town.
Letters allege the 10 percent withholding on interest and dividends would burden banks and customers with costs and paperwork while urging IRS efficiency. They discuss Kilpatrick’s stance, D'Amato's bill to require bank interest reporting, and call for taxpayer protest to repeal or support. Local readers cite personal experience and democratic ideals.
A reader objects to heavy media focus on Crucible and NiMo settlement coverage. They note wages of 15.75 per hour plus vacation fail to help 30,000 Syracuse unemployed and urge more stories about those with no income and long work histories who remain unemployable. The letter highlights economic inequality and calls for broader coverage.
A terse lament describes hunger and homelessness, noting clothing stains and sleep on a bench. The speaker speaks of hunger pains and the stench of street life, asking if anyone cares as people stare.
An alumnus of Le Moyne College apologizes to Mike Lee for the Dolphin athletic department's handling of his four-year tenure as head basketball coach. He praises Lee's effort and standard setting while criticizing athletic director Tom Niland for lack of backing and support.
PAUL HOTCHKISS writes that WSTM-TV dropped Bob Scott, praising his professional, calm crime and disaster coverage and questioning managements aim for a friendlier on air tone.
The text argues for abandoning religion as a social determinism and embracing self reliance through the mind. It critiques the Bible as arbitrary and urges renunciation to pursue a self centered life. It also notes bowling coverage by Marc Paolella and a compliment from Mary Jane Egloff in Liverpool.
The speaker congratulates Bud VanderVeer on his work organizing the men's Herald Masters bowling tournament. Acknowledging the behind the scenes effort, they note the considerable work before, during, and after each event and express appreciation.
Gerald B. Meyer argues that media portrayal of last summer's Lebanon operation misled on Israeli actions. He notes exaggerated casualty figures circulating through sources linked to the Palestinian Red Crescent and questions the overall truthfulness of reporting. He cites advanced Israeli drone use and high casualties to avoid portraying indiscriminate bombing.
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