Opinion: Is New Jersey serious about keeping crime out
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission adjourned hearings on whether Atlantic City union Local 54 of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees is controlled by the mob. The Division of Gaming Enforcement seeks to disqualify the union, citing ties to Mafia boss Nicodemo Scarfo. Witnesses invoked the Fifth Amendment. immunity offers were rejected as open-meetings concerns persist. A federal grand jury and Senate subcommittee are probing mob connections.
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New Jersey
Casino Control Commission
Division of Gaming Enforcement
Atlantic City
Bartenders International
State Attorney General’s Office
Frank Gerace
Nicodemo Scarfo
Scarfo
Gerace
Federal
Senate
State Police Organized Intelligence Unit
Commission
Philadelphia
FBI
Eugene Boffa
The
Union
New York
Coal could power independence with moon‑like effort
A congressional study urges replicating the Apollo program scale to unlock vast coal reserves. Critics cite past energy policy shifts as short sighted while urging incentives for R&D in coal and other resources to reduce oil dependence, create jobs, and strengthen trade.
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U.S
Jimmy Carter
America
OPEC
Washington
Henry Reuss
Joint Economic Committee
Watt's Star of Texas ordered on Jewish clothing claim
A satirical account claims Watt, depicted as secretary of State, ordered American Jews to wear a Star of Texas and cites a fictitious letter to the Israeli ambassador found on Bechtel stationery. The piece notes Bechtel's absence for a company prayer and mocks corporate ties.
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Mr. Watt
Buy American and Support U S Workers to End Recession
A columnist urges readers to stimulate the economy by purchasing American made goods and favoring local suppliers. He argues individual consumer actions can create jobs, noting small purchases add up, and urges readers to tell retailers to stock American products. The piece ends with a note from Rhoda Lee Fisher, PhD, and a reference to Rep Gary Lee’s June questionnaire.
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United States
Paul Volcker
Congress
White House
Fdr
Albany
Washington
Letter urging verifiable nuclear freeze support in H J Res 521
Diane R. Swords of Syracuse criticizes a political survey for implying an unverifiable freeze and urges the representative to back H J Res 521. She emphasizes verification as essential and asks for truthful information for constituents.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
H.J. Res
Diane R. Swords
Syracuse
Case Misleading On Syracuse Woman And Machine Gun
The Dick Case column of July 23 miscast a Syracuse woman resisting arrest with a machine gun. It should have noted that federal rules restrict interstate firearm shipments to licensed dealers and that machine guns fall under the National Firearms Act with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine, even for unintentional violations.
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Dick Case
Syracuse
Case
Paul D. Andrews
Eating disorder researchist corrects Penny Lori piece
The author, active in eating disorder research and treatment, states anorexia is part of a broader pattern and argues the anorexic girl is not a loner. She is socially active, marries and dates, and may use symptoms to influence family dynamics.
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Penny Lori
Top medical care in central New York cited by patient
R F Wester D V M of Camillus reports his 11 day stay in St Joseph's Health Center cardiovascular surgery unit ended with excellent condition. He credits admissions staff and a dedicated professional surgical team for attentive care and clear information throughout treatment.
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New York
St. Joseph’s Health Center
R. F. Wester
D.V.M
Camillus
Marcellus voters faced with athletic funding choice
After the budget vote failure the Marcellus School District offered separate propositions instead of a revised budget. Despite booster club campaigns athletics were rejected by voters. The club seeks another vote on athletics while urging taxpayers to participate. Endorses funding from existing savings if no tax increase.
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Marcellus
Marcellus Booster Club
Booster Club
Boosters Club
Marcellus Central
Watt Accuses Watt of Bare-Knuckled Bigotry in NY Row
Senior New York senator accuses Interior Secretary Watt of bare knuckled bigotry in a charging political moment. The exchange centers on policy and civil rights matters affecting the state and federal administration.
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New York
Interior
Watt
No help for cats cries a local reader
A stray female cat in distress near a business office was advised to contact SPCA and Humane Society or Animal Control. All agencies reportedly refused aid, offering no help for a cat while claiming they could assist if it was a dog. Charlene Laughlin signs.
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SPCA
Humane Society
Animal Control
Charlene Laughlin
Syracuse
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MAFIA
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Sage
James Watt
Reagan
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Bechtel Corp
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Curly Figby
Rhoda Lee Fisher
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Gary Lee
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