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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1983
Page
8
A New York bill would require cigarettes to extinguish themselves if not puffed within minutes. Sponsors argue a self-extinguishing design would reduce fires and related tragedy, gaining broad legislative support.
Veteran commentator Howard K. Smith entertains at the Junior League event with quips about John Glenn and a TV movie. A legislative push to require self extinguishing cigarettes aims to cut residential fire deaths despite tobacco industry opposition and years before any effect.
The push for a cabinet level Department of Trade gains support from President Reagan and Sen. Roth as trade policy grows more complex. Backers say a unified department would replace a fragmented system, but critics warn of slow congressional action and potential bureaucratic complications.
A bold Boston plan likens a new science complex to Japan’s Science City. The facility aims to attract dozens of domestic and foreign technology firms, transforming the local tech landscape with research, development, and innovation hubs.
The Massachusetts Technology Center plans a $130 million high tech complex near Boston’s inner harbor and Logan Airport to house dozens of firms. The facility, in a Foreign Trade Zone, aims to cut costs, speed market access, and resemble a smaller Science City with administration offices labs and fabrication space. Ground breaking is planned this year with completion targeted for 1990.
Letter writer R. O'Dell of North Syracuse condemns a supposed liberal alliance of Congress clergy and media for taxing hard-working Americans to fund welfare and nuclear missiles. He accuses schools of political indoctrination favoring a nuclear freeze and likens Western tactics to Nazi methods, urging arms reduction as sane policy.
Governor Cuomo backs a state Citizens Utility Board modeled on Wisconsin to curb utility costs. The Wisconsin CUB reportedly saved about 14 million dollars for utility users last year.
A joint venture for National Library Week coordinated by Ann Nagle of the Onondaga County Library and her staff at the Hotels Syracuse Square drew over 100 attendees. The event featured slides from both libraries, book displays, refreshments, and Library Week posters, with public records and brochures available. The hosts plan another community gathering soon despite a spring snowstorm.
On April 21 Boy Scout Troop 127 from Oneida District met in Washington with Congressman George Wortley and toured the House chambers. Twenty five boys and 11 leaders express gratitude for his kindness and consideration during the visit. T Brendan Whelan Assistant Scoutmaster.
Mary Jo Paolidore received the Volunteer of the Year Award at an April 18 luncheon honoring community volunteers. The event, a joint effort of the Volunteer Center and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., recognized four other honorees and thanked agencies for nominations and attendance.
Constance Fe Weshloh, president, reports the Vas gar Club of Syracuse held a store sale at the State Tower Building, benefiting three local students. Thanks go to donors, buyers, and The Herald-Journal for a newspaper photo and TV public service ads.
Washington debate swirls over Reagan MX program with Congress as audience. Observers say the White House touts missiles like a sales pitch, promising arms control moves, a Midgetman system, and a new disarmament commission to win votes. Key players include Sen Nunn and Sen Cohen, Defense Secretary Weinberger, and lawmakers Addabbo Andrews Hallings Tower Bush Baker.
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