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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2000
Page
6
Arthur Jenkins, founder, in the first issue of 1877, states that if certain lines pursue an independent course, authorities will support the best measures for the people. The Syracuse Herald-Journal reflects early editorial stance and aims.
This piece argues the flag desecration ban is a sideshow. It accuses lawmakers of pandering to campaign contributors and calls flag burning a trivial threat while condemning politicians who wrap themselves in Old Glory for political gain. It critiques the notion of constitutional limits on free speech.
Editorial urges immediate reunification of six year old Elian Gonzalez with his Cuban father. The piece condemns ABC News for airing a personal interview and criticizes delays caused by court battles and political maneuvering that prolong the boy’s distress and revictimization.
A Syracuse Armory Square reader reports a diesel locomotive labeled Toledo Peoria and Western idling for days on nearby tracks. Merchants estimate fuel waste and pollution at $1.60 per gallon, urging public agencies to shut it off and note subsidies. The letter also discusses gun politics and NRA influence with factual corrections.
A letter to the editor argues that redefining marriage to include same sex couples harms the family, claiming the family is a God ordained unit defined as a man and a woman. It also criticizes governor and Pataki for hiring friends with salary increases, asking to be considered as a friend.
Cindy Marion argues for higher turnout and votes for candidates while criticizing calls to vote against Bush. She claims Texas allows concealed carry and notes many states, including New York, permit carrying with a license.
Marion Gerber of Chittenango outlines long jobsearch struggles after a 1996 company sale left her unemployed. She notes the predominance of low pay and temporary work, high benefits hurdles, and annual hour requirements at temp agencies that erase hours each year, leaving her without health insurance and scrambling for basics.
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