Herald Founder Quote and 1877 Staff Credits
Arthur Jenkins founder vows independent course and public discussion in the first Herald issue dated January 15, 1877. Stephen Rogers serves as president and Stephen A Rogers as editor and publisher with Timothy D. Bunn executive editor and Timothy P. Atseff managing editor among staff including L Peter Lyman editorial page editor James F Kleinklaus advertising director and Jeffrey A Barber circulation director.
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Horrible toll as Rwanda suffers in three-part series
The Herald-Journal wraps up a three part series on Rwanda's agony since the Burundi and Rwanda presidents were killed in a plane crash. Hundreds of thousands of Tutsis were killed, refugees flood camps in Tangama and Zaire, and justice remains elusive amid fears of renewed violence and international inaction.
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Public vote urged on gay rights bill in New York Senate
The Assembly passed a gay rights bill by 88 to 57 for the third straight year. Advocates demand open discussion and a public record of each senator’s stance, arguing anti discrimination laws protect minorities and uphold equal rights. Senate leaders have kept the measure off the floor, fueling calls for a transparent, on the record vote.
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Budget cuts threaten children in school lunch and WIC programs
Peter Wirth argues against Reagan era cuts to school lunch and WIC programs, warning reductions harm 25 million hungry children. He cites studies showing prior food programs lowered hunger and improved health, warns block grants shift costs to states and could raise infant mortality, low birth weights, and Medicaid costs.
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Money to keep kids off drugs is well spent
A Herald-Journal report highlights school based prevention programs Touchline at Fowler High School Teen Talk and Youth to Youth at Skaneateles High School. these programs face cuts from proposed Safe and Drug Free School grant eliminations. Prevention is framed as a long term, cost effective measure reducing future treatment costs and lost productivity.
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Unborn protection tied to death penalty law passage
Gov. Pataki signed the death penalty law affecting murder convictions with unborn lives protected only if the defendant’s mother faces execution. Three groups are exempt juveniles the mentally handicapped and pregnant women. The piece critiques societal inconsistencies and double standards amid abortion debates. Patricia A Mondore Jamesville.
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St Patrick's Day Parade Celebrates Ladies and Legacy
March 18 parade theme Cherish the Ladies honors St Engid Almighty God blessed weather. Nancy Duffy honored for years of sacrifice as parade president. Three grand marshals celebrated. Downtown OnTrack service restored for parade day, Carouse Center offered mall parking, easing traffic. Syracuse Newspapers Gumby float and media support praised. Parade leadership to change next year. call for help.
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Moten remembered as class act by SU fans
Syracuse University fans recall Lawrence Moten as a model. He was Big East all time scoring leader and the go to player during his four year stay. Moten earned honors through poise grace and honesty, remembered as a class act regardless of the era.
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Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. Letters should be succinct and legible with the writer’s day and telephone number included. We reserve the right to edit. Mailing address is Herald Journal, PO Box 4915, Syracuse NY 13221.
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