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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1983
Page
14
Two bills before Congress would ban using race, color, religion, sex and national origin in underwriting while current law already excludes all but sex. Proponents say discrimination ends. opponents warn premiums rise and overall costs shift to insured groups. Actuarial risk drives rates, not bias, and removing sex could create a costlier system.
Former chief editorial writer Harold Addington, who retired in 1982, will contribute personal commentary periodically in this section of the editorial pages.
The piece argues Gov. Mario Cuomo opposed federal evacuation mandates for Indian Point and Westchester plants. It notes the NRC and FEMA standards would force mass evacuations and a 50 mile ingestion zone with costly compliance. It questions federal cost sharing and urges Cuomo to seek court relief from the NRC order amid broader plant safety debates.
Letters to the editor react to a May 18 Welcome Home piece noting humor and wording. Readers defend free speech, praise a photo, and reminisce about local figures while recalling Beirut in contrast. A second writer laments debris as Woodchuck Hill Road battles against nature and property owners.
G S Lightenfield of North Syracuse describes 100 residents ages 62 to 92 facing a potential sale of Pitcher Hill Apartments after a May 20 notice indicating a sale may occur on May 25. residents fear being moved into subsidized housing and losing their homes.
Brad Maione of Syracuse argues WAER must preserve its diverse format instead of switching to all jazz and news. He criticizes management for hiring outsiders and forcing a decision without student input, predicting only Anderson and the chancellor would remain listeners.
A car owner outraged by a faulty 1982 vehicle and a year of dealer runaround calls for a lemon law with enforcement power. He describes $10,000 investment, failed repairs, and a court summons after placing signs alleging a “10 000 mis take.” He urges readers to back tougher lemon protections against manufacturers.
A widow recalls her husband’s three year stay at Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital. During his final hospitalization in January budget strains affected operations but not his nursing care. He died May 2 after writing a letter to the editor about his care, which unsettled him.
Frances M. Tormey urges ongoing access to the publisher and roils at sharing mayoral private plans. She argues for constant coverage of local officials and specifically mentions Mr. Rogers and his vacation plans, tying public trust to newsroom availability.
John W. ODay of Kenmore argues Britain should relinquish the 1921 Anglo Irish Treaty. He predicts the General Assembly will back all Ireland reunification and peace principles, while stresses that six counties’ rights depend on broader Irish population considerations. He warns against praising friends without knowing who their true allies are.
A columnist questions the praise given to Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger by leaders of the American Jewish Committee. The letter accuses Weinberger of supporting the Salvadoran government and warns the group against following his circle, urging caution among trusting Jewish readers.
The piece contrasts equine welfare with abortion ethics, noting 40 000 horses bred yearly for racing and praising care such as heated pools for injured foals. It argues abortion ends innocent human lives and calls for protection of babies up to delivery, questioning national pride and legal protections for horses and eagles.
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