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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1983
Page
12
City Councilor Jim Tormey Jr. plans to leave City Hall this December after a 16 year run representing Syracuse residents. The article notes his long civil service and urges readers to acknowledge his contributions as he departs.
Jeffrey Blakeslee won Herald Spelling Bee with Lia Vella as runner-up in a head to head finale held Saturday. Both are Syracuse City School District middle schoolers proving public schools can excel amid suburban competition. Local reaction honors the pair and their teachers while noting Jeff’s June 5 Washington bee.
A weather event tore through Central New York Monday night with widespread destruction, the National Weather Service later confirming it was a tornado or a tornado-like wind event. Local teams assessed damage across multiple counties as residents began cleanup and emergency responses.
The National Republican Congressional Committee sent a 1984 fundraising letter to the late President Harry Truman as a potential Republican. A spokesman said 1.5 million similar letters went to people deemed potential Republicans. The remark drew comparisons to misidentification of public figures on mailing lists.
A retired Syracuse officer died when his mobile home in Cato was blown into a cornfield. A Oswego County motorcyclist was injured avoiding a falling limb as central New York endured a severe twister. Photos show shattered Boonville homes and widespread damage, with claims no more lives expected than the single fatality.
Former chief editorial writer Harold Addington, who retired in 1982, will periodically contribute personal commentary in this corner of the editorial page.
In the mid 1970s Syracuse gave Burnet Park Zoo and MacArthur Stadium to Onondaga County citing upkeep costs and misdirected priorities. County official James R. Johst steered a public push with the Friends of the Zoo, a $10 million rebuild, and a $2.5 million citizen pledge, while MacArthur Stadium received $2 million in grants and ongoing county maintenance. Johst leaves the parks post, Gary MacLachlan to take charge, signaling a shift toward different management yet similar fiscal aims.
Editorial argues the New York State Council of the Arts funding for Talking Band during the Spring Caravan for Nuclear Disarmament honors merit. It notes Talking Band Mabou Mines and JoAnne Akajaites have strong Obie records and that plays shown in Syracuse had NY reviews. It also cites praise from Bread and Puppet Theater and stresses the value of upstate theater amid social concerns.
The fragment hints at a speech or program honoring volunteers in the United States, mentioning George Romney and a salute to volunteers. The incomplete OCR leaves uncertainty about dates, locations, or specific groups involved.
A fragment reads about the Mayflower Pilgrims drafting a compact before departure, contrasting intent with modern forgetfulness of religious roots. The piece mentions local groups such as the Civil Liberties Union and a public reception for a Volunteer of the Year, with names like Mary Jo Polidore and community leaders.
A biology graduate employed by a major nuclear power utility argues that nuclear energy is viable and urges anti nuclear opponents to study valid scientific reports. The writer promotes visiting libraries and the Energy Information Center in Oswego to avoid uninformed belief and supports more nuclear power.
North Syracuse taxpayers are urged to vote yes on a bus proposition. The plan replaces very old buses with over 150000 miles, moving from gas to diesel, achieving mpg savings and lower maintenance costs for years. Elizabeth Wiemeur voices support for the district’s transportation savings.
Sam questions April weather framing and jokes about gender of nature. Letter writer Father Joseph K Nold of Syracuse urges fairness by proposing a polemic on Father Time to balance commentary on Mother Nature and NOW scrutiny.
A Niagara Mohawk customer on Social Security and a small pension describes falling hot water and heating costs in a two bedroom mobile home. She reports a $532.68 actual charge last month, paid $103 on a budget plan, and an energy audit confirming high bills. She keeps heat low and limits cooking and TV to curb costs.
The Board of Directors of the Central New York Division NASW protests a front page Metro April 1 report criticizing the current director of Onondaga County DSS Children’s Division for lacking social work background. The director holds an MSW, is ACSW certified, and NYS certified, and led Children’s Services as it expanded from 50 to over 200 staff.
A wave of criticism sweeps TV and cable outlets as observers decry the apparent lack of training in the industry. Commentators urge clearer standards, accountability, and practical instruction to restore viewer trust and professional credibility.
Voters are urged to support two candidates Charles Brown and Steven Dombroske in today’s West Genesee School Board election. The appeal claims the board has ignored public input on school closings and grade realignment and calls for responsive leadership from Brown and Dombroske.
A cautious driver may approach a school with the same care once used elsewhere. The reminder highlights vigilance near classroom zones, urging adherence to speed limits and heightened awareness of children at play.
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