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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1980
Page
6
Arthur Jenkins founder notes in the first Herald issue dated January 15 1877 state a firm commitment to an independent stance. The message emphasizes nonpartisan discussion of public questions and support for men and measures that advance the people’s best interests.
SAM BROWN of ACTION, Department of Labor, argues that the Syracuse Youth Community Service Demonstration Project shows the value of national youth service. He notes 2,500 volunteers, 350 agencies, and that the program could become a landmark if a national service is established.
Editor recalls a forgotten May issue verse titled Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep. The piece, written likely by a 4th Infantry Division Mech veteran in Vietnam, was later printed in unit papers and earned the author’s death in action. Editor L James Binder notes its Memorial Day tribute origin and reposts from The Herald Journal May 1978.
Stanley Fink cites the two year election cycle as the biggest fiscal check on lawmakers while Edward Regan defends a hands off stance. A five part Herald Journal series highlighted Albany’s ballooning legislative staff and budget, prompting calls for line item spending and full public audit.
William D. Cotter serves as editor with Robert T. Hennessey directing advertising and R. Gary Kruger overseeing circulation in the newspaper staff credits.
Welch attacks Bragman as county leader while Democrats endorse opponents in district races. The Syracuse Newspaper praised a Mother's Day Run and Crucible, Inc. apologizes for IOKM race problems. The 10KM reruns at Long Branch Park June 2 at 6:30 p.m. are announced by Race Committee Manager T C Reich.
A survey of Prime Ministers and presidents including Trudeau Ohira Sadat Schmidt Giscard Thatcher and their response to U S policy. It argues Trudeau faces constitutional negotiations, Japan pursues independent pace, Sadat leans on the U S approach, Schmidt maneuvers against Moscow pressure, Giscard seeks bold moves, Thatcher pushes sanctions on Iran, and the alliance system frays without a coherent U S vision.
A reader defends two welfare recipients who asked for a fair comparison of aid. The writer argues a senator overstated family aid amounts, noting a family of four receiving $9,800 is contradicted by another case of five people getting under $6,000. The author, a Tama taxpayer with a home, dismisses the idea of giving more funds and questions the distribution.
Walter B Orr questions President Carter as he cites alleged errors including the Panama Canal sale and the Iran hostage rescue, warns of Cuban arrivals and potential territorial concessions, and accuses the president of repeated missteps in a short period.
The piece argues for a preconvention open veep process for Ronald Reagan with five acceptable running mates to campaign early. It names George Bush Howard Baker Donald Rumsfeld Jack Kemp and Ford as possibilities, noting Baker’s appeal and Rumsfeld’s experience while suggesting a bold, earned second slot nomination.
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