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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1981
Page
9
In Our Opinion Martin Auer, a former state senator from the 49th District, paid a 4000 fine after admitting to accepting kickbacks from insurance agents doing county business with Onondaga Republicans. Truck and equipment dealers also contributed as the scheme kept the GOP in power for 17 years.
The record details a court fine of 4000 dollars for campaign finance misdeeds, underscoring a long history of kickbacks. It highlights the judge’s view that officials must uphold honest practices beyond the letter of the law, and calls for Senate leadership to retain Auer as chairman despite the controversy.
A letter complains that CBS will replace Captain Kangaroo’s 8 a.m. hour with a 7:30 a.m. slot in September to favor Morning, with Charles Kuralt. The writer argues the move harms preschool viewers, praises Kangaroo’s educational shows and urges CBS to reconsider.
An airline markets its on time performance while noting crews begin selling drinks within five minutes of takeoff. The claim suggests rapid service and efficiency in the cabin.
A group criticizes reconstruction plans for Burnet Park zoo as a stalled effort led by Commissioner James R. Johst. They urge a staged rebuild with a timetable under 30 years, call for matching funds, and note potential funding leverage from arts grants and federal and state sources.
A letter defending public assistance as economic survival, highlighting a coalition for a higher basic grant in New York State. It notes a four person family income under 7,000 yearly in Onondaga County and calls for administrative efficiency while resisting political framing of aid. Signed by Jack Balinsky and SPICE directors.
Parents and professionals protest President Reagan's plan to cut PL 94-142 funds by 20 percent and to reintroduce block grants, arguing such moves would roll back decades of educational rights for exceptional children. They urge immediate action, asking supporters to write to Sen. Moynihan and Representatives Solarz Kemp Downey to oppose the cuts.
A town possessed a grand building where artists created beauty with clay wood paint cloth music and words. It offered delicacies lyrics ideas and games, drawing neighbors together. Yet youth alone frequented it until caretakers invited everyone to share talents and nurture interests.
A fragment from a humorous or stage dialogue features a senator under pressure and a character quipping about a breakage incident. The line suggests tension and a mock dignified exchange centered on duty and a broken seal. The source emphasizes verbal wit and political imagery.
A reader identifies targets for liquidation including crippled children, the mentally retarded, and the aged in a disturbing letter to The Herald Journal. The writer advocates constructing a “hit list” and enshrining themselves in taxpayers’ hearts. The missive ends with the signer Peter Eppolito from Canastota.
A reader asks if Public Service Commission members hold large Niagara Mohawk shares and whether they are major shareholders in the telephone company. The note from INTERESTED in East Syracuse signals concern over potential conflicts of interest in utilities oversight.
A Cicero reader argues in support of divine guidance behind political leadership. He cites Romans 13 and Paul's writings, urges continuous prayer for governing authorities, and asserts God permits leaders like Reagan to hold office. He urges citizens to pay taxes and live peacefully under authority.
Albert A. Formicola urges New York voters to decide on casino gambling. The letter argues hotel casino would bring over 3 billion in new investment, 150000 jobs, and 8000 construction jobs annually for five years, noting 1980 New Yorkers spent 257 million in Atlantic City. It warns of economic harm if money crosses the river and asks the Legislature to act in 1981 and place the issue before November voters.
Letter argues against government subsidies for entertainment. The writer objects to public taxation funding theater and asserts taxes should serve legitimate governmental concerns. Expresses stance that theater should not be subsidized.
CPS coordinator David Garman defends workload capacity while noting 58 workers, only 14 to 16 available for daytime initial investigations. Last year over 3,300 abuse reports. high caseloads raise burnout and low morale as serious cases get priority and community support remains lacking.
Scott Harris argues abortion is a population control method while the draft targets 18 year olds. the critic questions the age based value of life, asserting life at any age is precious and challenges the premise that age should drive policy.
The piece contrasts rising jails with falling church attendance amid population growth. It questions Sunday conflicts with stores and sports, suggests delaying weekend openings, and urges families to prioritize worship to keep children away from drugs and jail, calling for a community back-to-God movement.
Derwood M. Dudley of Campbell argues against revenge and arms buildup, promoting benign international behavior as the path to final victories and warning that competitive militarism is a dangerous human error threatening mankind’s future.
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