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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1983
Page
6
The piece recalls the pain of sending sons and brothers to war and honors Navy Lt. Cmdr. Albert A. Schaufelberger III as a casualty in El Salvador. It urges Americans to remember all casualties and pray that his death marks both the first and last in the quest for peace, urging restraint and reflection.
The piece reflects on American deaths in El Salvador as a grim reminder of Viet Nam era tolls. It urges the president and nation to pursue peace and liberty for all, avoiding further loss of young lives and calls for restraint in sending others abroad.
President Ronald Reagan proclaims Memorial Day 1983 a day of prayer for permanent peace. He designates May 30 with 11 am as a national moment of prayer and urges half staff display on buildings, vessels, and homes nationwide.
The two scientific takes differ on the 2000 world. One set warned of pollution and resource strain, while another predicts a cleaner, more stable future if trends continue. The debate mirrors sports-style hype with no clear consensus until arrival.
A letter to the editor argues that televised violence in the STM Club program aired at 4 p.m. is inappropriate for children and may encourage aggression. The writer urges Mr Bowman and WSTM to drop such content for more suitable programming. Memorial Day reflections close the letter.
Reader criticizes an oversized sign displaying a reclining woman with the caption Come Spend the Night With Me. They condemn visual pollution, call for protective laws, and urge a boycott of Channel 9 for exploiting sexuality.
Alice C Maroun of Syracuse argues that local radio stations ignore easy listening while overemphasizing rock and related genres. She notes no comfort music on FM or AM day or night and suggests other cities offer more choices, urging stations to provide relaxing programming. The letter cites BBC as the costly alternative if available.
A reflective poem recalls a mother’s caring influence and the speaker’s longing after her grave. The verses ask if she rests content and mournful ties blend with memories of kisses, guidance, and bedtime tales of dwarfs and fairies. The speaker feels the mother near in memory despite days and nights of sorrow.
Responding to the pastoral letter The Challenge of Peace, the bishops urge personal prayer and fasting to seek peace. They acknowledge uncertainty over nuclear deterence versus disarmament and state that peace requires God’s intervention beyond human efforts.
James M. Williams of Liverpool notes that balmy commonly describes warm tropical beach breezes. He argues Mayor Alexander should have gained perspective during travels to avoid neglecting essential duties like pothole fixes.
A 16 year old pleads for nuclear disarmament citing the Hiroshima incident and the threat of a U S Soviet clash. The letter argues no one wins in nuclear war and urges freezing reducing and removing the monster before it harms future generations. It references personal fears and the need for youth involvement.
Viewer letters commend Channel 24 for airing the documentary Yes, We Have Changed, noting it presents a balanced view amid years of media hype about homosexuality. Some readers express frustration at what they see as persistent portraying of gays as persecuted.
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