Clean Air Bill moves toward stronger national standards
The Senate passed a compromise Clean Air Bill after a decade of debate, accepting a plan less stringent than environmentalists wanted. The House races to draft its version, with a conference to forge a joint bill for the president. Regional and economic tensions frame the debate as costs and public health outcomes clash.
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Tax craz y taxes threaten New York budget plan
The piece critiques Assemblymen Sullivan and Grannis proposing sweeping taxes on services and products. It argues the plan would tax lawyer fees architects engineers ads liquor bottle deposits and more, claiming an $82 billion annual revenue rise yet exposing flawed spending controls and urging lawmakers to curb spending first.
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Native American Culture Focus At Le Moyne And Syracuse Dean Pick
Le Moyne College cancels classes to host an Iroquois Jesuit Study Symposium and honor Jesuits killed among Native peoples while addressing portrayal harms. Syracuse University names David Rubin as dean of Newhouse after a two year search by the committee.
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Spread of disease and hunting policy clash in rabies debate
AL LAFRANCE argues animal rights groups impede wildlife control in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, linking their anti trapping stance to rising rabies risk, disease spread, and higher costs from vehicle damage and insurance. He cites DEC use of hunting, lab bombings, and pressure against fur demand as factors, urging awareness of both sides.
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McCarthy Manor tenant concerns disputed by owner
Robert Bowditch Jr of MB Management Corp in Boston argues a March 30 article unfairly claimed ongoing security problems at McCarthy Manor Apartments. He says the property is well maintained, staff care for residents, and the piece unfairly targets the owner MB Associates tied to Hilltop East/West.
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AIDS fears in Kokomo linger after Ryan White bid
In 1985 Ryan White challenged Kokomo Indiana to attend school with peers amid AIDS stigma and hostility. Now hospitalized with an AIDS related respiratory infection and hemophilia he again faces a life threatening turn.
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Importance of history in schools and remedy debate
SU and The Education Department are urged to reinforce history in the curriculum. Respondents argue mandatory history and geography, two to three years, with emphasis on social history and Black history, to prevent past mistakes and provide students with a sense of origin. Some call for prioritizing music as well.
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Duke Walker
Readers urged to submit letters to the editors
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit brief letters on public issues. Letters must include a daytime telephone number and unsigned submissions may be withheld or edited for length. Electronic submission via Syracuse system is described with contact numbers for help.
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