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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1987
Page
8
Former U S Labor Secretary Ray Donovan says the system works up to a point after being indicted in a Manhattan subway construction fraud. A jury found not guilty for Donovan and six co defendants after eight months of trial and three and a half years of investigation, a verdict he calls a possible vendetta.
The article argues the Bronx ADA Stephen R. Bookin pushed an ill conceived case against Donovan and co defendants to embarrass President Reagan, wasting taxpayer money. It suggests Donovan’s bitterness is justified after the trial and asks where to restore his reputation.
West Germany negotiates with terrorist representatives to secure release of two abducted businessmen in Beirut in exchange for lenient treatment of two brothers accused of terror acts. The stance echoes past U S arms-for-hostages arrangements and raises questions about moral outrage and legal standards amid ongoing hostage crisis.
The piece argues Germany must reject the arms-for-hostages deal amid tensions over Iran and Iraq. It accuses U S policy of hypocrisy, calls for pressure on West Germany to stop negotiating with kidnappers, and urges President Reagan to state a firm anti-terror stance, even in German if needed.
Residents warn Lake land about fast strip development on State Fair Boulevard with new professional building and rumors of a Citgo becoming a convenience store. AARP Syracuse chapter announces June 2 luncheon at LeMoyne Manor, run by volunteers, with contact numbers provided.
The Onondaga County AARP Chapter 249 marks its twentieth anniversary this year, honoring long standing members who helped organize the chapter two decades ago. Special tribute is given to Ralph Falco, now deceased, for his instrumental role in starting the chapter and its early efforts. The first office and meeting place were in the Onondaga Hotel on East Jefferson Street.
A reader warns Rep. George Wortley about a potential marina on Chittenango Creek that could irreparably harm Oneida Lake. The letter suggests residents of Onondaga Oswego Oneida and Madison counties should worry and notes Wortley supported the Clean Water Bull.
A resident urges city and county planners to add more bicycle paths and lanes during road repairs. They cite bicycle travel as a primary transport and warn that traffic is dangerous for cyclists and drivers alike, requesting consideration in future projects.
A Syracuse physician warns that high liability insurance and overhead drive older doctors from practice, reducing local medical services. He urges public outcry and state action to ease costs or office fees will rise as supply narrows.
Erik Kriss recalls the 34th Annual Leadership Conference in Syracuse and the 1950s talks on urban renewal. A lone black leader’s absence from the advisory circle highlights persistent exclusion while Governor Cuomo's car tax proposal prompts questions on personal property tax structure, eligibility, yearly payments, and broader tax impacts. The letter urges more data before advancing the plan.
Ann Kelly of Liverpool praises the new summer miniseries The Congressional Hearings as the best entertainment in years. She notes a cast of characters, intrigue over $8 million, Swiss bank accounts and CIA involvement, with humor and suspense. She suggests catching up via Larry King and Ted Koppel due to possible episode gaps.
The Herald Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit letters on public issues. Letters should be brief and legible with a sharply stated point. Signed letters preferred and the paper may withhold author identity if needed.
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