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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
4
In the inaugural issue dated January 15, 1877, Arthur Jenkins states that the Herald will pursue an independent course, set aside party politics, and discuss public questions while supporting men and measures that advance the people’s best interests.
The government's leading indicators index rose 4.2 percent in April, following a 1 percent gain in March, the first back-to-back rise in a year. After 11 months of decline, the recession appears to have bottomed out, suggesting brighter economic news ahead.
The New York State Department of Transportation will close Bridge Street in Solvay on Monday to dismantle an ancient bridge and allow Ballard Construction Co to build a $3.5 million replacement. Construction will open a season earlier, with the new Rt. 6905 interchange ready by June 16 to offer an alternate route.
Governor Hugh Carey says force will not be used to remove Mohawk Indians from 612 acre state land near Big Moose in the Adirondacks. Mohawks resist, citing an 18th century treaty, while local owners fear tourist impact. Authorities say treaty claims may be invalid. conflicts escalate as talks stall.
A garbled masthead lists editors and advertising managers for the Syracuse Herald Journal. Names include Hofmann Day Editor Soh Mattopelian Maro Korn Night Editor and others, with scattered titles and roles in a chaotic scan.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association signs a five year pact with the Syracuse Regatta Association and Onondaga County to race on Onondaga Lake through 1979. The IRA hosts its 78th meet with 23 schools and 79 crews while improvements, including a quonset hut for boat storage, are planned. Spectators number 12 000 to 15 000.
A quirky note on how the fiddley wink once led jitters in games but dominoes now appear even more nervous as a playful comparison of game tension.
The New York Public Service Commission explains granting Niagara Mohawk Power Corp a 79.7 million dollar annual rate increase amid double-digit inflation and rising costs. The chair highlights the need to fund service while protecting consumers, notes stock weakness, and discusses potential mechanisms like lifeline rates and off-peak pricing, plus efficiency pushes and investment pooling.
The New York State Education Department ended Education Law 4407 which guaranteed handicapped children $2,500 yearly and tuition support. Parents must now seek Family Court reimbursement for costs exceeding local allowances. Critics say judges acting as budget analysts will delay access to quality care amid rising needs. The change risks hindering early trained special education progress.
A letter to the Herald Journal argues that a Department of Defense proposal to cut appropriated funds for military commissaries by 50 percent and push them toward self funding by October 1976 would hurt fringe benefits, raise prices, and impact retirees and junior personnel. The writer urges 100 percent appropriated funding and asks locals to contact their representatives.
Joseph P. Welch of Amalgamated Transit Union argues for a balanced public sector bargaining system. He supports same rights as private sector, mediation and fact finding, and binding arbitration as a path to resolve impasses while rejecting penalties as a solution.
Secretary of State Kissinger sparked a debate on a proposed new world economic order after three speeches May 13 27 and 28. The White House Economic Policy Board objected to bypassing them and to talks that could sway oil price negotiations. Policy makers argued over free enterprise versus collective bargaining with developing nations and oil producers.
A reader objects to a Stavisky hearing described as a political charade not a genuine forum for educational finance concerns. The writer says the event pushed a packaged proposal with new money, questions funding, and urges political activism among taxpayers and parents.
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