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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1981
Page
8
In Ohio utilities burn low cost high sulfur coal and pass savings to Ohio customers while shifting pollution to neighbors in the East. New York residents pay the price as Ohio residents save. Assembly speaker Stanley Fink urges federal action against high sulfur coal burning by industries and utilities.
The piece argues that federal policy prioritizes Ohio's low-cost power over New York's acid-rain impacted lakes. It cites Stockman and Fink on the value of New York lakes, questioning spending on emission controls if lake benefits are marginal, and asks how New York can mediate the dispute between courts or policy makers.
Secretary of State Haig and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko held brief talks at their UN missions in New York on missiles aimed at Europe and counter plans with cruise Pershing and neutron weapons. They postponed further talks to November 30.
After ten years of planning and five years of work, the Salmon River Fish Hatchery at Altmar is flooded and ready to house 4.5 million salmon and trout annually. It will run at capacity within a year and is expected to add about 100 million to the Great Lakes economy over time. The project sits amid park and road improvements with water contamination targets in sight, a milestone seen as a parallel to the hatchery’s construction in New York state’s effort to turn natural resources into regional assets.
President Reagan’s nine months in office were previously documented on paper. Going forward, the administration will log its plans in pay checks and welfare changes, signaling a shift to financial impact as the record of policy.
The article notes a 200,000 personnel expansion planned across services and Carter's hint to recall ground troops from Korea. It discusses hopes for assigning an engineers battalion or mounted brigade to Fort Drum, but those plans faded amid renewed tensions. It urges New York lawmakers to press defense officials to use Fort Drum for winter training and to reassess training needs.
The Onondaga County Legislature may approve 275000 to refurbish a county owned building on Montgomery Street. Two floors will become exhibit space as the first step in a multi year plan to move the Onondaga County Historical Society materials from storage to public view for scholars and residents. County Executive Mulroy should implement planning and contracting promptly.
A playful editorial proposes a Budgethon to balance the budget with a telethon style event. It envisions the Air Force Band in civilian clothes, Bob Hope spoofing themes, and a mock Pentagon purchase joke. Ed McMahon carries a joke check from Saudi Arama as Tony Orlando performs a provocative closing gag.
A Pompey reader argues for gun rights and criticizes gun control, noting long wait times for permits and suggesting self defense. A Skaneateles correspondent calls for personal responsibility, opposing lunch programs and praising parental provision. Baldwinsville letter thanks Manlius Cinema for film selections and sensitivity.
Witness reports Sept 28 at 8 25 am a truck struck a crossing cat as traffic ignored it. A bystander named Debby Gleason attempted to aid the animal while others passed by. another car stopped to help, but the cat was killed. The writer condemns drivers and praises Gleason’s compassion.
John Schwob of Oneida condemns an Onondaga County legislator for only appearing to seek public input. He recounts attending meetings, says speakers are silenced, and mocks the six week home visitation claim as wasting time with little public benefit.
A Boston commentary argues that rising unilateralism in NATO allies, notably Britain Germany and Belgium, challenges the alliance amid unease over Reagan arms policy. It warns that harming cohesion risks undermining Western security more than new weapons, urging political skill alongside strength.
Robert E. Cecile, Commissioner of Education, Syracuse, requests the cable system not to air Penthouse produced programs. He argues Penthouse is accessible at newsstands for adults but should not be shown on television to children. He asks the system to decline Penthouse’s offer.
A taxpayer parent from Constantia questions why government subsidies fund school lunches. The letter laments rising doubt over modern lunch programs, recalls past self-supplied meals, and criticizes today’s parental expectations and meal waste while defending current food quality and quantity.
A Syracuse reader praises the newspaper as unbiased and principled, expressing strong admiration for its straightforward reporting. The letter declares the publication essential to daily life and asks critics to maintain the high standard.
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