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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1982
Page
10
Stanley L. Raub for the New York School Boards Association urges opposition to abolishing the Coordinated Escalator Retirement Plan. In a Herald-Journal letter, he notes about 300,000 state employees hired since July 1, 1976 pay 3 percent contributions.
The piece argues Reagan era sugar price supports raised U.S. sugar prices to 17 20 21 cents a pound and cut imports. It notes world sugar trades at about 9 cents and estimates higher domestic prices cost Americans billions. It frames the policy as a costly maintenance of sugar cartels affecting families.
State workers contribute to five state pension systems totaling 157 million dollars annually. Unions push to drop employee contributions by reclassifying workers to Tier Two, with pre 1976 hires in that tier paying nothing. Legislature urged to resist this raid. dual contributory system praised as working nationally.
Amsterdam senator Walter J. Floss pushed legislation to require payment of court costs for citizens suing a state agency for records. Governor Hugh Carey vetoed the bills twice and later signed Foss’ third version. Provisions hinge on a court finding the records serve the public good and agency illegal. The Assembly found many agencies ignored public requests, but critics say the rewritten measure is weak and fails to deter noncompliance.
John W. Hinckley Sr. expresses deep remorse while on the stand for his son’s trial. He recalls meeting John Jr. at Denver airport after a March incident and tells how the family’s disappointment led to a departure from home. He says he acted on a psychiatrist’s advice, urging careful, compassionate action based on expert findings.
Rep. David McCurdy mocks a national severance tax on oil by joking that if lobster producing states gain wealth from harvesting, the nation would face similar gains. He notes the disparity could seem less funny if lobstermen were as rich as oilmen.
A short column lampoons readers who react to editorials with mock anger and overreaction, urging calm discussion. The piece uses satirical tone to critique how opinion and newspaper debates spark strong, public responses.
A misreadable text portrays President Reagan urging constitutional amendments for compulsory balanced budgets and prayers in schools. It questions how voluntary prayer could be conducted in schools and ridicules sectarian divisions among teachers and students.
A reader urges firmer truancy laws and school power to require attendance while criticizing enrollment based funding. Another letter defends reserved parking spaces at Wegmans and notes challenges for disabled individuals. A third letter complains about the Oswego County sheriff's office response to North Sandy Pond residents.
Citizens decry a Sandy Pond tavern blamed for a decade of vandalism and fear. Although residents demanded action, the Oswego County Liquor Board renewed the license after prior veto, citing state authority overriding local decisions. The sheriff showed concern yet withheld access for an investigator.
Syracuse letterwriter Siegfried Snyder argues a Roman thirteen influence in Dr. Billy Graham’s Mo scow sermon. He claims if colonial leaders embraced the chapter to heart the Declaration of Independence would not have been written.
A Camillus resident apologizes for fans at West Genesee lacrosse games criticizing players from Liverpool and Jamesville-DeWitt during moments involving Dick Easterly and Scott Schwedes. He defends the program while urging respectful support for all local teams.
Senior Citizen of Phoenix frames a satirical Psalm praising and criticizing the Reagan era. The verse portrays God guiding the Republican Party through unemployment and poverty, with imagery of wage freezes and financial hardship, ending with a pledge of hardship and rent.
A local newspaper defends its plan to publish a story on unsolved murders despite concerns about affecting real families in the metropolitan area. Editors argue timing is crucial and promise continued coverage next Sunday with the same scope and emphasis.
Readers point out inaccuracies in a May 11 article about municipal garbage contracts in Syracuse. They state no contracts exist, only non binding letters of intent, and a draft remains unexecuted and under revision, with no binding agreements in place.
The term refers to spaces set aside for people with disabilities who hold valid accessibility permits. They use these spots to reduce walking distance and increase safety. Abuse by non-disabled drivers is common and often due to ignorance, convenience, or disregard for accessibility needs. Confirmation from local policies and enforcement helps curb misuse.
In the late 1930s a Citizens Commission rewrote Syracuse City Charter to extend the mayoral term from two to four years and prohibit re election. Until then the mayor could serve unlimited two year terms and had been ousted four times. Rolland B. Marvin supported the change as he eyed a fifth term. The charter changes aimed to curb consecutive terms and set a new limit.
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