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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1982
Page
9
An opinion piece warns that the Tylenol cyanide incident reveals a broader threat from a homicidal malefactor tainting medicines or foods. It recalls mid century scare stories about communist plots and questions the vulnerability of water supplies and well systems to contamination.
Voter registration remains open for the November 2 general election with mail deadlines and in-person sites noted in Onondaga County. The piece urges registration to participate and warns that nonparticipation erodes public accountability, while contrasting a prior Tylenol industry controversy with current market dynamics.
The piece argues that Bendix and rivals used billions in financing to pursue takeovers, with banks tying up 5.6 billion in credit as a group. It frames stockholders as giving leaders a free hand and notes ordinary savers and borrowers felt the impact, amid a tighter money market in September.
Satirical take says Oct. 8 figures will trigger a Fireside Chat by Reagan or a mock from Bush from a fireplace. It imagines the 101st Airborne on the sidewalk as souvenirs, with a mock press briefing and jokes about inherited and caused unemployment totals.
A Syracuse University concerns letter criticizes East Side student housing for loud weekend parties on Westcott Street, litter, and crowded lots. It argues landlords should be alerted for disturbances, urges residents to complain, and questions voting freedom amid local political unease. It also cites outrage over civilian deaths in West Beirut and questions the pursuit of a peaceful solution in the Palestinian conflict.
Clyde McTooney from Syracuse criticizes biased journalism on Palestinian refugees and PLO extremism, calls out opportunists, and laments Syracuse Orange football struggles, questioning when the team will improve. He cites Danny Hakim and the Herald American’s coverage as an example of accusing Israel.
Louise Caspary recounts a kind gesture on a bus ride from Shoppingtown DeWitt. After noticing a woman with a child left behind a pocketbook, the driver phoned Centro and retraced steps. The purse was recovered when the woman identified it by color, showcasing goodness in people.
The Senate used filibusters to block an anti abortion funding bill and a voluntary prayer in public schools bill. A leading senator called the anti abortion measure a luxury given the economy, while a liberal senator said Congress has no time for prayer in schools. The stance alarms those who value the right to life.
Local speaker mocks Albany relocation talk and City life in a sharply worded homespun riff. The letter references garden tools, seed catalogs, and urban frustrations with New York City, party lines, and pursues a satirical portrait of political promises amid suburban and upstate distances.
Letter from a Syracuse resident highlights the need for increased day care funding in the 1983 budget. The writer describes challenges of raising a child on low wages while attending business school and praises County North Children’s Center in Liverpool for its caring staff and nutritious meals. The piece also notes tax-deductible donations and references a related Junior League article. Additionally, a separate note discusses Kingston station changes and expanded programming amid new channel offerings and costs for Seneca Cable subscribers.
Executives propose programming changes criticizing current lineup as inferior to rival providers in Syracuse. They aim to align offerings with competitors and improve local service quality for viewers in the Syracuse area.
The Central New York Arthritis Foundation thanks DeWitt Fish & Game Club for organizing the first Take Aim at Arthritis sheet and trap shoot on September 11. The event, supported by shooters and prize donors, raised over $2 200 to fight the nation’s leading disease, with Horace J Landry CPA serving as Board Chairman.
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