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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1981
Page
9
A reader recalls a veteran who served two Air Force tours as an armorer at advance bases. He installed and serviced bombs and missiles, some carrying napalm or Agent Orange. A lively eight year old daughter’s story sparks discussion of Vietnam's lingering impact and a perceived link to Agent Orange.
The New York Court of Appeals requires prospective lawyers to pass an ethics exam by the National Conference of Bar Examiners, to be taken before or within two years of the bar exam. The piece questions the two year delay and notes broader issues including Agent Orange exposure and government accountability for veterans and civilians.
In Washington, Congress members and families weigh a new deprivation scenario as lawmakers end a $3,000 automatic tax credit for separate home expenses. Supporters claim accountability via itemized deductions, though the timing signals political sting amid Reagan’s call for shared sacrifice.
Congress moves to raise a D C living deduction to thirteen thousand five hundred dollars on top of a sixty thousand six hundred twelve year salary and to lift the twenty five thousand dollar limit on outside honorariums. Rep Robert H Michel says President Reagan supports the measure. Critics say lawmakers are rewarding themselves while the public starves.
Revival protest scene opens as Reagan era nostalgia themes resurface with Solidarity Days parade drawing a quarter of a million union workers. Planned follow ups include a school children march Where's The Other Half of My Sandwich Day and social security recipient demonstrations I Didn't Kick Into This Plan for 40 Years Only to Have Baloney and Jell O for Dinner Day. Welfare recipients join next with If I Can't Possess Over a Thousand Dollars Worth of Belongings Do I have to Hide My Cat Day.
David A. Skarupa argues that losing modern AWACS to Libya Syria Cuba or Iraq via Saudi Arabia would be disastrous. He cites past transfers to Korea Vietnam and Tran and praises Congress for opposing the sale while praising Reagan budget-cutting and criticizing union leaders for opposing him.
The ARA Drivers Group of Syracuse urges motorists to halt when school buses show yellow caution lights and flashing red signals, citing laws and child safety. They call on drivers to STOP and protect children, stressing enforcement of traffic rules around school buses.
A letter urges closing Burnet Park Zoo due to substandard enclosures and lack of natural habitat. It calls for transferring animals to a proper facility and commends staff yet condemns conditions. The piece also critiques kidney health education and federal funding impacts on taxes, citing Duarte Somoza and a reader sign-off from DeWitt and Syracuse.
The letter thanks Moyers Corners Fire Department Ambulance Corps and NAVAC for three summers of Safety Town teaching fire safety. Beaver Lake Nature Center reports 18000 attendees at its Golden Harvest Festival and apologizes for turning people away due to traffic. Robert Geraci, Director, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville.
A reader laments dire conditions on South Avenue and condemns contempt for humanity. The piece quotes Wordsworth on human cruelty and argues that denial of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness makes people slaves. It asserts the universal right to work and warns against exclusionary power in Europe and elsewhere.
A JAW member questions the labor unions’ sponsorship of a Washington DC solidarity march. The critic claims unions funded the $5 million effort from their treasuries and derides the event as a free bus ride for members and others dependent on government handouts.
Questioning why individuals and local businesses across Central New York do not donate or host fundraisers for kidney research. Asks if increased giving could speed discovery of cheaper and painless kidney dialysis alternatives.
Pat Sardella of Liverpool envisions a post season New Year football matchup between top teams in a capacity crowd. The idea gleams as a possible Ice Bowl or Snow Bowl title for a celebrated clash.
Evan N Conklin argues SU football tickets sold early yield poor seats with limited visibility. He cites Rutgers Indiana Colgate and Penn State games showing misaligned allocations and suggests favoritism or flawed policy in Dome ticketing. He questions why 5 000 alumni seats were end zone and unsold tickets remained.
The six week noon time performance series in Hanover Square concluded with audiences from Central New Yorkers enjoying the worlds of music drama art and heritage. Onondaga Savings Bank sponsored the inaugural events and thanked Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department Hanover Square Merchants Association for their cooperation and support.
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