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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1983
Page
10
Gov Cuomo and lawmakers advocate fixed sentences as a judicial form of automatic pilot to curb disparate outcomes. Under current law judges set ranges and parole boards decide release, but the proposed system would impose independent fixed terms for most crimes.
Rev. John M. Wood became the diocese’s oldest ordination at age 66. He said God may want him to set an example for others who think they are too old to serve. His achievement underlines that age need not block personal growth or service to others.
Critics warn fixed sentencing scales strip judges of discretion and reduce mercy. They fear color coded charts and automated sentences threaten rehabilitation, parole, and humane justice. They cite New York prison crowding and plea bargains as better targets for reducing disparities.
Congressman George Wortley took a solitary stand on the Lavelle contempt citation, voting present as 413 colleagues backed the measure. The act drew praise for integrity though worded caution about Lavelle’s fate and a sense the case may grow more complex.
The piece argues Lavelle faced questions and submitted records and diaries to Capitol Hill, portraying her as less than ideal but resisting harsher penalties. It notes Congress may clash with the executive on whether to pursue a grand jury, preferring George's approach.
Former chief editor Harold Addington returns with personal commentary on editorial page while William Ruckelshaus plans to push the Reagan administration to redo acid rain policy. Northeast states and New York lawmakers press for intensive, data driven studies from SUNY ESF, Cornell, and regional agencies to challenge cancelled or diluted action.
Catherine Piasick of Syracuse urges longer school years and higher teacher salaries to attract top educators and improve results. She cites New York state student share of National Merit and Westinghouse awards, questions administrative costs, and critiques pay freezes while calling for accountability and investment returns.
Dorothy WeynbHer describes finding a full TV magazine under her elbow on Sunday as she checked the stars for programming. The new format surprised her with its peachy journal tone and compact listings.
President Reagan and his chief spiritual adviser Dr. Jerry Falwell spend hours together each month, shaping policy and personal faith as they navigate national issues and public life.
A reader asserts Judge Gorman is a capable judge and defends Dr. Seidner as a pillar of society. The letter-writer, claiming 17 years as a patient, challenges the piece’s homework and questions the cub reporter’s schooling.
The writer complains that Niagara Mohawk seeks annual rate increases and argues that media reports misstate dollar amounts. They note that households using electricity for heating face higher costs, urging more realistic, inclusive coverage and public response.
A dispute centers on Superintendent Phil Martin and wife Lucy Martin as assistant superintendent, with critics accusing conflict of interest and questioning objectivity in evaluating professionalism. Voters rejected the Martins' budget, arguing generous admin costs undermine trust in spending the remaining funds.
A May 15 article praising Italian Americans drew reader praise but an error in the pictorial layout showed the Italian flag above Old Glory. The writer urges proper flag display and urges staff to learn correct flag etiquette.
A resident voices frustration over a neighbor’s loud electric guitar practice every Saturday night. She asks for compromise by turning down the amplifier and closing windows, noting the impact on her home life and other activities. The letter also contains political content opposing a nuclear freeze and discusses US and Soviet missile and bomber capabilities.
The Assembly of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet Albany Province resolves to publicly commend the Roman Catholic bishops and pledges to study their pastoral letter. It supports the bishops action and calls for a faithful response to the challenge beyond the arms race, aiming at peaceful moral leadership.
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