Syracuse Herald Journal Founding Note and Editorial Leadership
The first issue of the Syracuse Herald Journal dated January 15, 1877 featured a pledge to pursue an independent course, ignoring party politics, and to discuss public questions. Founding figure Arthur Jenkins is named, with Stephen Rogers as President and Stephen A Rogers as Editor and Publisher, alongside listed senior staff including Timothy D Bunn, Timothy Patseff, Donald P Pickard, James F Kleinklaus, and Thomas J Heck in key roles.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A Rogers
Timothy D Bunn
Timothy Patseff
Donald P Pickard
James F Kleinklaus
Thomas J Heck
Flood at Hilltop House Causes 30 Homeless
Severe rains flooded Hilltop in Syracuse flooding apartments with sewer water and excrement. Officials call it an act of God while residents allege chronic neglect and backflow. Many tenants lack renter’s insurance as 30 people are displaced and families face back-to-school period.
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Syracuse
Hilltop
U.S
Jack Kemp
Turn Off The Television Turnoff Calls For Focus On Reading
A report notes declining SAT verbal scores to 424 of 800 as students return to school. Experts blame television and video games, urging parents and schools to curb screen time and promote reading as the foundation of learning and long term achievement.
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College Board
Princeton
Donald M. Stewart
Stewart
Cheers and Jeers Censors Target Books and Debates
The 1989 90 censor ship survey by People for the American Way reports 244 censorship instances, up 172 from year prior, targeting books with offensive words and sex education and listing Huck Finn I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Romeo and Juliet among banned works. Jeers also at Perre Rinfret for refusing a split one on one gubernatorial debate with Cuomo in Syracuse while Cuomo, London and Lewstein plan to participate.
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All
People For the
American Way
Mark Twain
Maya Angelou
Perre Rinfret
Syracuse
Mario Cuomo
Herbert London
Right To Life
Lewstein
Rinfret
Cuomo
Cheated on Workers' Compensation Benefit Increase
Leslie Kraus reports on the failure of bill 79460 to raise weekly workers' compensation benefits for most claimants. The sponsor cites political compromise, with increases limited to those injured before 1979 or after current claims, leaving a gap for mid-range cases. Residents are urged to contact Assembly members Barbaro Bragman Zimmer and Bush to push amendments.
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Tom
Frank Barbaro
Albany
Barbaro
Senate
Bragman
Zimmer
Bush
Leslie Kraus Syracuse
Roll back urged on New York workers compensation rate hikes
Richard Cote urges lawmakers to roll back liberal changes in the New York Workers' Compensation Law. He notes up to 58 percent rate increases since July 1 threaten small and large businesses and calls for incremental adjustments. He also cites wildlife refuge hunting concerns and backs HR 1693 Refuge Wildlife Protection Act. He asks readers to contact Rep James Walsh to back the bill.
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New York State
Department of Intenor
Fish and Wildlife Service
FWS
Bill Green
New York
James Walsh
Soft drink tax sparks new Albany backlash in Syracuse
Peter C Bell of Pepsi-Cola Syracuse Bottling Co denounces New Yorks 2 cent container tax as unfair extra hardship on families and consumers. He cites 350 million spent on bottle law compliance, calls for opposition to Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino and Assembly Speaker Mel Miller.
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New York
Albany
Senate
Ralph Marino
Assembly
Mel Miller
Peter C Bell
Pepsi-Cola
Syracuse Bottling Company
Plan for litter and diaper waste to city officials
Rose Cook proposes a DPW plan for litter and diaper disposal, suggesting a public bin for kitty litter with a nominal weekly fee, a similar diaper scheme, safer diaper innovation, incineration feasibility, and reuse or deposit-based recycling for paint cans with manufacturer responsibility.
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DPW
Vito Seisciolt
Thomas Young
Rose Cook Syracuse
Bush criticized for long Kennebunkport vacation
PAT BENNETT denounces President Bush for a three-and-a-half week fishing vacation in Kennebunkport while armed forces face a denounced madman. She questions how such timing can instill confidence and justify the action.
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George Bush
Bush
Kennebunkport
Pat Bennett
North
Syracuse
Readers invited to send letters to the paper
The paper urges readers to submit succinct legible unsigned letters with a daytime contact number. It notes authorship verification, editorial length edits, and offers electronic submission via home computers and modems with support lines and phone numbers provided.
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Syracuse Herald- Journal
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Herald Company
Clinton Square
MR. Trump
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Richard Cote
Parsons, Cote and Co North
Lou de Santis JR
People For Animal Rights Syracuse
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