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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1981
Page
5
In Our Opinion Gov Hugh Carey heeds dissent and cancels Sterling in Cayuga County as the site for a hazardous waste treatment plant announcing at Hancock Airport. The piece notes children awaiting adult TV shows and critiques scheduling of family viewing versus late night programs.
Carey states Sterling waste plant endangers Lake Ontario water and vows a broad inquiry. He criticizes DEC reassurances and warns public opposition can’t be ignored, saying Sterling is put on the back burners while 13 other Central New York sites are also under study.
Israel is set to return the Sinai to Egypt next April. Britain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands back peacekeeping troops with the U.S. previously pledging a contingent. Europe favors PLO participation in peace planners, while the PLO refuses to recognize Israel.
City revenue projections show a tax rate rise of 1.68 per thousand, totaling 153.84 per 1000 assessed value after higher assessments and trimmed city expenses. Schools face 2.15 more per thousand, reflecting personnel reductions and growth in assessments.
A letter from Tom Munro urges village officials to prioritize flood prevention over park and street changes. He cites Genesee Street’s growth, historic losses, and repeated Oct floods, calling Limestone Creek cleanup essential to prevent further damage and lost history. He requests independent review before further judgments.
In a spirited exchange, Mollie Farnham disputes a claim that 90 percent of city employees shed tears upon Judge Falco's resignation and questions the absence of any poll. She criticizes anonymous hostility and praises the mayor, while Dick Case fans praise a bodyguard praised as “the Rock of Gibraltar.”
Reader Richard G. Salmon of Syracuse criticizes county executive Mulroy for opposing PASNY amid a resource recovery project. He questions taxpayer exposure to cost overruns, the county contract with UOP, and the lack of public discussion on real issues rather than personalities.
Rhetorical clash centers on Stockman cited opportunistic supply side notions and doubts about stability for domestic consumers. Critics press whether government aid primarily serves the rich as supporters demand a formal inquiry by Congress and the country. TheWhite House spokesman says the matter is not at rest and demands prompt investigation.
In early September fired students at WAER Syracuse University radio were reinstated. A spirit of goodwill and cooperation was proclaimed and bipartisan committees formed. Current WAER students uphold restraint while critics attack them in downtown media.
Rev Ronald F. Rice of Marietta defends traditional Judeo Christian values against Faye Wattleton's critique. He portrays abortion as murder, argues government must protect unborn life, and warns against a slippery slope toward eliminating vulnerable groups.
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