Haig to Speak at SU Graduation on Reagan Foreign Policy
Secretary of State Haig to address 4500 graduates at Syracuse University’s 127th commencement May 9 in the Carrier Dome. He may outline Reagan administration aims on European theater missiles and talks with the Soviet Union, signaling a shift from past policy.
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U.S
Reagan
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Syracuse University
Carrier Dome
Haig
NATO
Joseph Lums
Soviet Union
Europe
John Foster Dulles
Henry Kissinger
Caspar W. Weinberger
Poland
Bonn
Weinberger
Open negotiations on internal arms control with NRA proposed
In the context of stalled U.S.-Soviet SALT talks a columnist urges the administration to initiate negotiations with the National Rifle Association. The piece argues for a domestic arms control policy and plan to fill the freeze in international discussions.
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U.S
I.S.S.R
National Rifle Association
Compromise on New York Medicaid fight stalls budget talks
Gov Hugh Carey and Senate Leader Warren Anderson remain at odds over a Medicaid take over. NYC would absorb 70 percent of the five billion annual funds while providing half of the state tax take. A compromise extended the plan to seven years, with counties facing 70 percent tax relief and NYC under special rules. The stalemate could cost millions as counties plan borrowings and school districts seek nearly one billion in overdue aid.
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Hugh Carey
Senate
Warren Anderson
New York City
New York State
Hit List Targets Reagan Critics in Conservative Campaign
The National Conservative Political Action Committee screens lawmakers who opposed Reagan's economic program. Three Republican senators Armstrong Symmes and Grassley face isolation for psychological tests at the Kemp Roth Laffer Curve Detention Center. The center touts a relaxed routine and lectures on a three year tax cut.
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National Conservative Political Action Committee
Congress
Reagan
Armstrong
Symmes
Grassley
Kemp-Roth Laffer Curve Detention Center
Voodoo House
Parks shuttle criticism of space funding and veteran benefits
J L veteran from Liverpool voices frustration over allocating billions to space exploration while veterans hospital benefits are cut. He urges more taxpayer money for veterans who served and saved the country, praising Syracuse civic support. Michael C. Ridge backs the call for greater veteran aid from Syracuse leaders and community.
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Space
Earth
Veterans Hospital
Tsay
J.L
Liverpool
Day at a time and gratitude for today
Virginia Rice of Baldwinsville urges readers to live in the present and forgive others. She asks whether people focus on past sorrows or current joys and reminds that God provides sun, trees, flowers, and loved ones both living and deceased. She encourages daily prayer and gratitude.
Kennedy Rodino bill introduces tougher handgun control measures
The Kennedy Rodino handgun control bill S 974 and H R 3200, sponsored by Sen Edward Kennedy and Rep Peter Rodino, proposes bans on Saturday night specials, mandatory sentences for gun use in crimes, background checks, 21 day waiting period, licensing to carry outside home, annual purchase limits, theft reporting, and handgun registration to aid tracing, with no overall confiscation. The Citizens' Lobby backed by handgun victims urges prompt passage.
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Edward Kennedy
Dmass
Peter Rodino
D-N.j
Reagan
FBI
Department of Treasury
Department of Justice
Massachusetts
Citizens’ Lobby
Handgun Control, Inc
Washington, D.C
Penalty Letter to IRS Over Tax Return
Steven J. Lapex of Syracuse writes that he and his wife are denied a refund and taxed unfairly for being married since 1980. He suggests their return would have been 400 dollars each without marriage and expresses frustration, wishing the money be used in good faith to fund a home and family.
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IRS
Boston
Steven J. Lapex
Syracuse
Syracuse University Dance Marathon Raises $68000 for MDA
The Central New York Muscular Dystrophy Association salutes SU students for raising 68000 at the ninth annual Syracuse University dance marathon, part of a nine year total exceeding 400000 in support of neuromuscular disease care and research. Upstate Medical Center hosts a MDA clinic delivering free patient care in Central New York. Recognition extends to the Greek Council and SU’s fundraising leadership.
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Central New York
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Syracuse University
Greek Council
Syracuse
MDA
Upstate Medical Center
New York
Graffiti Gun Sellers and Post Assassination Politics
Michael A. Stinziano critiques Congress for promoting handgun culture through style and showmanship. He argues post assassination ventures exploited gun hunger, offering lip service while nurturing a dangerous national "cause."
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Congress
Michael A. Stinziano
Syracuse
Shrine clowns thank Shriner clowns at the circus
The Peck family thanks Shrine clowns for time friendship balloons and laughs at the circus while noting the clowns fundraise for the Shriners Burn Hospital for Children. They acknowledge clowns pay for costumes and give time from families and jobs to support the charity.
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Shriner
Circus
Shriners Burn Hospital
Peck
Syracuse
National Secretary's Week Tribute to Office Staff
A poem salutes secretaries, clerks and stenographers during National Secretary's Week. It notes their quiet efficiency and hard work amid chaos, praising their efforts and dedication throughout the year with a tone of grateful acknowledgment.
Integrity also loves company
Washington columnist William Safire weighs in on the Jimmy's World controversy, praising Woodward's accountability while critiquing the Post's handling. He argues that newspaper integrity rests on trusted sources and unified editor reporter fronts, not sensationalism. The piece defends confidentiality and scrutinizes editorial responses.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Jimmy
Washington Post
Bob Woodward
Post
Metropolitan
Woodward
Bradlee
Stonewall
the Times
Baap
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hannessey
R. Gary Kruger
Edward B. Sobsna
Jerome O. Cooley
Debord J. Abbott
Abin G. Feneee
William C. Cenner
Maria Rossi
Sastual J. Vaccaro
Harold E. Addington
Chiat
Armold Burdick
Lars J. Sweeney
Lans-Haig
By Mark Russell
Michael C. Ridge
Virginia Rice
Baldwinsville
Shrine Clowns
Integrity
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