August Sun, 1987
NEW JERSEYANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT PART I – SOLID WASTE: PUBLIC RECOGNIZES AND RESPONDS TO CRISIS – SUPPORTS TRASH SEPARATION; RECYCLING UP
New Jerseyans are rallying in response to the state’s solid waste crisis. The vast majority of citizens recognize the problem as a very serious one, they enthusiastically endorse strong measures to ease the situation, and recycling in New Jersey homes has risen sharply in just the last six months.
August Fri, 1987
THE IRAN-CONTRA VERDICT: CRIMES COMMITTED; REAGAN LIED; LEADERSHIP DAMAGED
The public phase of the Iran-Contra affair has ended with a majority of New Jerseyans believing that laws were broken, many feeling their President lied about his knowledge of the affair, and with substantial damage being done to Ronald Reagan’s image as a strong leader.
July Sun, 1987
PRISON OVERCROWDING: PUBLIC WILLING TO PAY FOR MORE SPACE; SUPPORT LONGER SENTENCES FOR DRUG OFFENDERS
A large majority of 7-in-10 New Jerseyans say they would favor a bond issue to raise almost $200 million dollars for the construction of new prison facilities in the state. And, by an even wider margin, most residents say they support longer prison sentences for people convicted of crimes involving illegal drugs, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll.
July Sun, 1987
NEW JERSEYANS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS: DONATING TIME AND MONEY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Last night’s fireworks celebrated more than the nation’s independence. The Fourth of July is also a tribute to an American spirit of public involvement. New Jerseyans, it seems, are doing their fair share. The latest Star-ledger/Eagleton Poll shows the majority of state residents volunteer time and donate money to charity and non-profit groups on an annual basis.