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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1982
Page
9
As Poland marks the second anniversary of Solidarity, protests challenge the government and martial law. Observers note the clash between a captive populace and its rulers, while hope rises for freedom against totalitarian power across the Iron Curtain.
Councilor Bernard Mahoney argues for electing the city clerk after legal limits on removing the Democrat appointee, Robert Visser, from office. He plans September talks to put clerk selection to voters, like the county clerk. In Albany, New York, a new measure halts automatic license returns after DWI suspensions, six months before reapplication and possible revocation.
Mark Russell notes a potential U S water crisis would reshape priorities. He jokes that drilling in Texas could draw Sierra Club protests over spills and beauty, while people might seek miracles from Oral Roberts to turn wine into water.
A letter from Thomas E. McManus, director of the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, explains targeted investigations, strict procedures, and the prevalence of minor violations. He argues most stations are honest and that high violation rates reflect focused enforcement rather than systemic danger.
In a 40-household rural area the monthly bill shows a charge of 9.46 per mile for a telephone line, totaling 378.40 per mile annually and 4,440.80 for five years. The writer asks how many rural communities face similar costs and cites pension pay disparities and federal raises, urging truthfulness from news sources.
Barbara Duncan of DeWitt thanks the staff for a sequence of articles on unemployment. She says personal life impacts are clearer when individual stories are explored and that the coverage helps readers feel the pain of job loss. She urges grateful coworkers to offer help to those without work.
Community notes long standing use of Otisco Lake water in Solvay with rare complaints about murky appearance and taste. A private analysis reportedly undermines protests, while lingering doubts about health risks persist as public sentiment remains unsettled.
County critics question a proposed 500000 yearly three year bailout for the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra amid Onondaga County’s budget woes. They warn increased funding could raise taxes and prompt layoffs while stressing government should not be a universal benefactor. Comments from Mark Stanczyk and Robert Auborn appear.
Unemployed's wife Brewerson questions why the United Auto Workers do not protest overtime work for remaining auto workers after 61 layoffs. She argues stopping overtime could save additional jobs and urges the company to lay off rather than stretch hours.
Discussion clarifies that MS designates Mississippi in postal use while MI stands for Michigan and MA stands for Massachusetts Maryland uses MD. The exchange notes common confusion arises from overlapping two letter codes and emphasizes official USPS abbreviations.
Gratitude goes to Bill Fisher and Jim Kane and all helpers for the 1972 Bishop Grimes class reunion. Special appreciation to their wives for understanding during planning. Alumni recall familiar faces from a decade ago and promise to meet again in ten years.
A fragmentary headline and brief note describe a local event with sparse details. Names and places are unclear, but the item appears to report a small dispute or confrontation and notes a decision or outcome pending further information.
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