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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1987
Page
5
In Our Opinion two young children were struck by cars within minutes of each other on Newell Street. A 3 year old died. a 5 year old survived. The piece urges slower speeds and stricter parental supervision to prevent such tragedies. It notes drivers may not be to blame but questions speed limits and neighborhood safety.
The writing argues that blaming the child for a road accident is unfair and dangerous. It urges drivers and caregivers to take greater precautions to prevent toddler fatalities, noting lapses can occur in seconds. Three year olds must be protected and responsibility assigned where due.
A Syracuse School District committee reviews its policy of removing mildly disabled students from general classrooms for special instruction. Parents and teachers worry such moves separate students and lessen classroom learning, urging improvements to the program.
A proposal urges the school board to pilot in-class resource teachers at elementary, middle, and high schools to reduce segregation. It aims to improve mainstreaming, address a high dropout rate among mildly disabled students, and may require funding approval if available.
Letter writer balks at 30 month sentence for Denega who stole 116000 from a union and questions leniency for Robert Woodrow who obtained over 1 million illegally He suggests alternatives like community service and notes Woodrow’s financial status and employment.
Letters discuss June Central American peace talks on Nicaragua and Congress authorizing $145 million for Contras, questioning democracy efforts and Soviet threats. Another note thanks Syracuse Boys Club supporters for a $52,000 auction funds for youth programs. A reader criticizes New York no smoking law and indoor air quality debates, arguing private life and business concerns.
Elinor M. Basso of Solvay praises Julie Shaffer and the Onondaga Public Library and the New York State Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for assisting her aged mother. A record player tape gear and reading materials were mailed free with cheerful guidance and encouragement. The note invites others with disabled loved ones to seek similar support and expresses heartfelt gratitude.
Gordon Darrow of Americans for Democratic Action urges Congress to pass the Family Farm Act of 1987, arguing current farm programs fail to aid the needy and proposing production controls, debt restructuring, emergency loans, and a milk base program. He cites New York agriculture and warns against agri business interests while calling for multilateral trade pacts and increased food program benefits. He also critiques Iran Contra coverage and references the Hostages Act in a broad federal powers context.
On April 25 volunteers donated 8 percent of their time to set up rails score keep and spot pins enabling over 125 blind bowlers to participate in the 22nd annual Upstate New York Blind Bowling Association tournament. Wilbur Webb of the Salt City Blind Bowling League offers thanks.
The Herald Journal and Herald Amer ica invite readers to submit unsigned letters for publication. Letters must be brief and legible with a succinct point. The paper reserves the right to edit for length and to withhold editors’ names if needed.
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