This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1998
Page
4
Opinion argues for a fair sheriff salary adjustment in Onondaga County. Walsh seeks 87 000, 29 percent rise, but politics complicates any action. The piece calls for a depoliticized method, possibly tied to CPI or official pay scales, to ensure fairness for taxpayers and elected officials.
The editorial argues against Henry Hyde's bill to restrict drugs used in death by own action, urging better palliative care and emotional support. It cites the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law and the Institute of Medicine, urging caution to prevent abuse and maintain patient comfort.
In a message two weeks after a devastating summer storm, Syracuse honors residents, city departments, county and state agencies, and neighboring communities for their coordinated relief. He cites power restoration by Niagara Mohawk, Red Cross and Salvation Army support, and donations from North Country neighbors, stressing lasting regional resilience and gratitude.
A salacious plea from Onondaga County departments requests wage relief and aid for the needy. Mary E. Holland of Tully cites longstanding failures since 1995 and urges Gov. George Pataki and Sen. Al D’Amato to provide support, arguing residents deserve basic wages.
Judy Camwell of Camillus reports that the Central New York Blue Grass Association seeks to pull the Ramble rug from under Bill Knowlton. The meeting was held privately and left the group’s supporters unsettled about the future of Bluegrass events in the region.
Rick Olanoff argues that rushed interrogations and lack of Miranda warnings lead to false confessions as seen in a Chicago case of seven and eight year olds. He urges society to examine social causes of murder, reduce violence, and ensure fair police practices and legal protections for all.
Readers may submit letters to The Herald Co publications The Post Standard Herald Journal Herald American. Include writer’s name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property and may be edited and published in print or online, or on NewsLine. Include contact details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.