Independent Herald Debut Promises Public Service
Arthur Jenkins, founder, pledges nonpartisan stance in first issue of the Syracuse Herald Journal issued January 15, 1877. He aims to discuss public questions and back measures best for the people, signaling an independent course.
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fringe militant movement steadies after Oklahoma incident
The article reports on a defiant right wing militia fringe after the Oklahoma bombing, citing radio hosts and internet writers promoting conspiracy theories. It notes adherents in at least 14 states, their distrust of government, and attempts to recruit and radicalize through propaganda following the attack.
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New CIA Chief Promises Bold Reforms and Accountability
John M. Deutch, nominated to head the CIA, pledges to fire resistant officials and overhaul the agency from a Cold War relic into a responsive arm of U S policy. He supports transparency in the CIA’s spending and aims to restore oversight to curb past misuses and scandals.
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Unite diverse groups after Oklahoma City bombing
A reflection urging fair treatment of Arabs and Muslims after the Oklahoma City attack. It condemns blanket guilt by association, notes Muslims and Arab Americans among victims, and calls for unity, individual accountability, and not harming entire communities for the actions of a few. It emphasizes peaceful coexistence and inclusion of Arabs and Muslims in America's diverse fabric.
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Americans should reject hate promoters and guests
A Camillus editor laments rising hate and media sensationalism. The piece urges Americans to reject hate promoters and hostile talk shows while defending Judge Falco’s public record and noting obituary remarks.
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BST use in dairy farming sparks public debate
In a Herald Journal letter, Peter Castellano argues against equating BST with recent horse mistreatment. He explains BST as a biotechnology product of bovine hormone used by dairy farmers to boost milk production on dwindling farmland resources. Gene Wolff DeWitt.
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Peter Castellano
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Gene Wolff DeWitt
Donations Needed to Feed Kids This Summer
The Interreligious Food Consortium appeals for nonperishable food items or cash to stock shelves and requests diapers in medium and large sizes. Funds support 62 pantries and five meal programs as families face higher costs in summer. Marie Flavin, Assistant Director, emphasizes community generosity.
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Marie Flavin
Syracuse
Founding Faith Was Deism Not Judeo Christian
The author argues that early American founders were deists or deist-leaning and that religious liberty and the separation of church and state arose to protect diverse beliefs. He contrasts deist early America with modern claims of a strictly Judeo Christian basis, praising religious freedom as the Founders' gift.
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Massena
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America
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Readers urged to send letters to the editor
The Herald American invites concise letters for publication and notes unsigned or unverifiable authors will not be printed. It provides contact options including mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221, phone 315 470 2027 for modem users, fax 470 3019, and questions line 315 470 2235. A NewsLine category 3348 offers a detailed policy explanation.
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