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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1983
Page
6
In Our Opinion World mourns Barney Clark whose death elicits a torrent of sorrow across the planet. The piece notes a public mourning not unlike that for a famous celebrity or world leader, yet centers on the life of a humble dentist.
The piece notes Giovanni Vigliotto and Glynn Wolfe as record-holders for marriages and jokes about a joint counseling service. It then honors the first recipient of an artificial heart, Clark, who lived 112 days with a polyurethane pump and died at Utah Medical Center, seen as a medical pioneer whose sacrifices aid future patients.
A string of tense encounters between U S Marines and Israeli units in Lebanon alarms peacekeeping forces. Marines report harassment and gunfire reconnaissance by Israeli troops, raising fears of a fatal misstep amid efforts to stabilize Beirut.
The Associated Press reports squabbles marked the Third World leaders meeting in New Delhi. Iran and Iraq sat apart despite a conciliation call. Castro blamed the United States over nuclear issues while India urged a nuclear freeze. Egypt sought Arab unity amid Egypt Israel peace ties. Vietnam accused of occupying Cambodia. Phnom Penh governance split unresolved with Heng Samrin vs Norodom Sihanouk awaiting 1985 decision.
An MSgt USAF recently assigned to Hancock Field from Germany expresses appreciation for how friendly and helpful Syracuse residents and local merchants have been. He notes the smooth transition, quick sense of community, and hopes to contribute to the area during his stay. ED Kramer North Syracuse United States Air Force.
A personal note thanks the Central New York community for a February tribute at Pasime Athletic Club. The writer recalls fellowship and memories, credits Mark Brown and Andy Knobel for newspaper coverage, and signs as GEICHELBERGER 1983 USSSA Hall of Fame inductee with location clues and political musings.
In a letter from Emery Peslen of Syracuse readers argue that modern vulgarity, profanity, and pornography are unnecessary and dishonest justifications for art. He likens gratuitous content to depicting medical procedures to convey suffering, dismissing the defense as nonsense.
A reader questions Catholic bishops about a unilateral freeze on U S nuclear forces and asks how the church would communicate such a policy to enemies and whether any retaliation would occur. The letter probes Soviet response times and notes ages of ICBMs and bombers. It lists various nations under communist influence and seeks broader geopolitical implications.
A Sunday afternoon piano interlude featured Dr Kevin Moore presenting Mozart Rubrudmaninoff and Chopin works to raise funds for a new piano for Morning Musicales. The audience praised the talented young pianist and expressed thanks to those who supported the presentation.
John D. Martino, CBA Class of 1915, recalls Brother Victor Lally former principal at Albany CBA and Syracuse CBA. He notes Lallys leadership at Manhattan College and his impact from a late 19th century Syracuse schooling to 1960s commemorations. Martino shares a personal anecdote of Lally praising his late arrival due to work, shaping a long gratitude.
The League of Women Voters is criticized for shifting from urging concern for DC residents to supporting abortion up to delivery under the banner of choice. The piece argues the unborn child has rights to life liberty and happiness, challenging the group’s stance.
Baldwinsville resident Gretchan Dolan protests a station switch, saying WEZG is gone and she preferred no change. She now tunes WIRQ in Utica Rome and misses the former local outlet.
The Easter Seal Society of Central New York raised 18500 from six annual Volley Ball Marathon. Ninety two teams participated March 4 5 at Sundown Liverpool with support from Syracuse Parks and Recreation volunteers and sponsors Pizza War Hills Department Stores and 62 WHAM Radio. Funds assist children and adults with disabilities in Central New York.
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