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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1997
Page
6
The piece urges deep parental engagement in schooling, noting studies link involvement to better outcomes. It encourages positive attitudes, conference attendance, flexible schedules, home study spaces, and regular reading with children to foster lifelong learning and optimize the school year.
The column praises Sen. D'Amato of New York for backing a bill to ban ATM fees, arguing banks overcharge for 24 hour access and noting costs are minimal. It cites a Public Interest Research Group study showing 25 cents per ATM transaction versus higher teller costs, and lists states considering bans or moratoriums while urging federal action.
A reader critiques Lynn Johnston's comic strip for repeatedly addressing homosexuality. The letter argues gay life is sinful and destructive, cites biblical views, and urges equal treatment of other sins while defending JFK's legacy. The writer calls for compassion without endorsing the behavior.
On August 24 Bishop James Moynihan consecrated the Syracuse diocese to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The National Convocation procession from Hotel Syracuse drew hundreds including bishops priests and lay members from nearly every state and Alaska and Hawaii. The consecration drew a standing ovation as the ceremony concluded with gratitude to the bishop and organizers led by Gloria Anson.
On July 27 a benefit was held at Charles Miller Post 140 in Canastota to aid Mark Rogers who lost both kidneys in 1996 and received a transplant on June 2. The Madison County American Legion sponsored a pig roast raising over $10,000 with community support and donor brother David, a Navy commander, as the giver.
Mary Burritt writes to the Herald-Journal criticizing rising Social Security and Medicare deductions that trim pensions, urging Gov Pataki to end school taxes for homeowners without children. Georgevich of East Syracuse cites pension squeezes and tax fairness in the Aug 25 letter.
Mary Burritt notes property tax breaks hinge on income and argues many seniors live near poverty with small monthly raises from inflation. Michael Davirro and Olwen Margaret Roberts respond, countering the idea that seniors universally benefit from relief and stressing Social Security and Medicare as earned benefits.
Readers may send letters to the editor along with name, address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published by The Herald Co. and could appear online or on NewsLine. Mailing address, email, fax, and questions listed for submitting letters.
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