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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1982
Page
5
In Our Opinion the piece argues that money should not decide elections and notes strict self limits by Senators Proxmire and Chiles and Representative Fenwick. It contrasts federal limits on individual and PAC contributions with these lawmakers who cap or refuse donations, highlighting campaign finance as a key issue.
Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department and City of Syracuse recruit deputy sheriff patrol officers and police officers with Sept 30 application deadline and Oct 30 exam. Recruiters at One Lincoln Center trailer explain duties benefits. Applications also from County Personnel Office. Emphasis on women and minority applicants to diversify.
The article discusses PAC influence, Fenwick s refusal to take PAC money, and lawmakers who vote their consciences. It notes federal spending on campaigns, the public perception problem of big money, and the reality that large sums aid major election wins despite calls for independence. The piece cites Proxmire and Chiles as examples of backers and critics.
Millionaire druggist Lewis Lehrman has topped 7.15 million dollars for his New York governor primary campaign and projects spending near 10 million by Election Day. He has invested about 4 million of his own money and more than a million from his twin brother, signaling a high-stakes race for state leadership.
Readers praise a Parade Magazine piece on homeless youth and stress local help from Elmcrest Children's Center Salvation Army and YWCA Syracuse. Letters urge support via United Way and highlight the Syracuse Symphony as a key cultural asset essential to quality of life and attracting advanced technology industries.
A reader from Syracuse commends Kevin Hyland for Tuesday's Rememberances of Home Front Warriors article. The writer praises the reporting, shares memories of defense workers, and hopes to make the gathering an annual event inviting more women.
A reader letter denounces a September 11 editorial for blaming firearms and calls for liability extending to alcohol, automobiles, razors and more. The writer urges readers to demand better commentary and questions editorial reasoning and consistency. The note ends with a jab about carrying a Colt or Magnum to work.
Oswego cable customers hear that Group W Cable seeks another rate increase and plans to drop Channel 13 while adding a Nashville station. WTBS offers Turner programming from Atlanta plus 22 fall college football games and Hawks and Braves coverage. Fulton’s New Channels already carries WTBS. readers urged to contact local officials with support.
A letter from Russ Evans of Jack's Reef protests discrimination among unemployed recipients whose benefits expired after June 1982 versus those in June-July 1981. He laments being overlooked for county and school taxes, auto costs, dog licenses, utilities, and other rising expenses while notices arrive regularly in the mail.
Vincent F Rozyczko defends WHEN slogan use in public service, argues writer Dick Case unfairly criticized the station for urging listeners to use parroted phrasing. He asserts the station has the right to promote WHEN cares for free and commends its community service efforts.
North Syracuse and Madeline Flumara urge Commissioner George M. Dempster to restore service on the Adirondack Railway seen as a promising, scenic link amid opposition from snowmobilers and hikers. The letter laments past eras of rail travel, notes thousands rode in 1980, and warns against diverting Social Security funds to defense.
Letter from a parent of four teens endorsing Elaine Lytel over Gary Lee and George Wortley. They criticize the Reagan program for shifting college costs to parents and argue Lytel aligns with middle class working people. They acknowledge the other two candidates as decent individuals but not aligned with their views.
A security concept proposes locking outer doors when a robber is between two bank entry sets. The mechanism would trigger a press of a button to seal the inner and outer doors, trapping suspects until police arrive.
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