Conrail’s Fifth Anniversary and Push to Dismantle
In Our Opinion, Conrail marks five years since federal subsidies began amid plans to dismantle the railroad and privatize its wealthier sections. The piece notes Conrail’s origins from seven failed lines, ongoing losses, heavy labor costs, and calls out government funding totaling billions with limited relief.
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Consolidated Rail Corp
Conrail
Congress
Richard L. Worshop
Penn Central
Boston and
Maine
Central of New Jersey
Erie Lackawanna
Lehigh Valley
Ann Arbor
Reading
New York
New Haven
Hartford
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reagan Seeks End to Rail Subsidies for Conrail
The Reagan administration plans to push legislation ending government subsidies for Conrail and 42 percent for unprofitable lines. Officials say layoffs compensation would be stopped, with a one time payment for laid off workers possible. Proposals include a two year grace period to allow profitability to improve.
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Conrail
Reagan Administration
Robert Blanchette
Federal Railroad Administration
Senate Surface Transportation Subcommittee
Stephen Berger
United States Railway Association
Blanchette
Berger
Congress
White House
Federal highway plan targets driver drug use and fatigue
The Federal Highway Administration seeks to revise rules banning drugs for interstate truck and bus drivers. The plan addresses fatigue driven by stimulant use and its impact on alertness, reaction time, and judgment, noting higher costs from accidents involving commercial vehicles and the challenge of enforcement.
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Federal Highway Administration
Rules on trackers under drug influence would be hard to enforce
The proposal suggests testing drivers after accidents where feasible and imposing severe penalties to deter driving under the influence. It argues that a rule could be a felony if a crash caused death or disabling injury, even if full drug detection coverage is unavailable.
Who Handles Henry Block’s Income Tax Return This Year
The question asks who prepares Henry Block’s tax return during the busy season. It notes the annual pattern of seeking the familiar preparer and implies inquiries into the tax filing process for the period.
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Henry Block
Mountain people proud in Poland
Gorale of Podhale in the Tatra region endure shortages and unrest in Poland's Communist era. Once starved in harsh winters, they now work in new factories near Nowy Targ or Zakopane and craft gifts under a government agency. Podhale welcomes 2.7 million tourists yearly with Zakopane hosting major ski events.
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Associated Press
Poland
Tatra Mountains
Podhale
Czarny
Bialka
Tatras
Gorale
Nowy Targ
Zakopane
International Ski Federation
El Salvador policy debate and soccer protest letters
Elizabeth Kinne argues U S help props up Salvadoran oligarchy and calls for halting the bloodbath while praising Salvadoran justice by self determination. Marion T Nistico of Liverpool recalls a championship game controversy involving a 7 year old boy and a missed penalty after a protest was upheld.
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George Wortley
R-32nd Dist
el Salvador
U.S
Democratic Revolutionary Front
Wortley
Reagan
United Nations
Elizabeth K. Kinne
Syracuse
Marion T
Nistico
Liverpool
When the Sun Rises and Sets, Tom Carr Reminds All
A reflective note from Tom Carr encourages embracing each day as the sun rises after every sunset. The message frames time as constant and calls readers to shed sorrow, cherish the moments, and avoid regrets.
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Tom Carr
Syracuse
Midstate Youth Hockey Assoc. game sparks equalization debate
On March 29 a MYHA championship showdown drew attention to the league’s equalization rule. The losing team followed the rule while the winning side did not, prompting discussion about fair play and enforcement.
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Youth Hockey Association
MYHA
Haig and the Evening News Bias Claim
William L Lobdell of East Syracuse argues that CBS broadcasts distort Haig’s stance and that the fourth estate favors appeasement, noting no resignation and predicting a new issue from authorities.
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Haig
CBS
U.S
Powers That Be
William L. Lobdell
East
Syracuse
Firefighters Provide Comforting Help During Emergency Ride
At about 7 a.m. on a blustery March morning a Moyers Corners Fire Department crew responded to a call for assistance. The three men offered cheerful calm, professional care during the risky ambulance ride from Irongate Bayberry to St Joseph's Hospital Emergency Area.
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Moyers Corners
St. Joseph's Hospital
Irongate
Bayberry
Stacy G
Caiello
Liverpaal
Letter of support for El Salvador government and Catholic view
Vincent Thibault of Solvay writes in support of the present El Salvador government and the U S administration. He recalls cancelling Maryknoll Missions subscriptions years ago due to a perceived socialist stance and expresses continued political support now.
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el Salvador
Vincent Thibault
Solvay
Reader Mocking Berrigan Brothers Sparks Moscow Critique
A letter from Manlius denounces the Berrigan brothers and their supporters, condemning their actions and ties to Jane Fonda and Angela Davis. The writer urges preaching in Moscow rather than Philadelphia, arguing they stain both country and faith.
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Berrigan
Moscow
Philadelphia
Jane Fonda
Angela Davis
R. M, Hbista
Manlius
Assassins and Politics The American Pattern
Analysis of US presidential assassinations notes a shift from political motive to lone deranged actors. It links televised violence and gun access to rising attempts, while reflecting on American resilience yet growing desensitization and political obstruction to reform.
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Boston
Robert Kennedy
Johnson
America
Europe
United States
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Truman
Reagan
John W. Hinckley Jr
América
Dallas
Kennedy
Martin Luther King Jr
George Steiner
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Philip A. Hofmann
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Edward 8. Sobing
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Alvin G. Fenner
William C. Cooner
Maria Ross
Somust J. Voncoro
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