Empire State Games Showcase Amateur Spirit and Scale
Seven thousand athletes competed in twenty seven sports across New York in the Empire State Games. The event featured radio and television hookups, computerized results, and newswire feeds. Lead organizer Mike Abernethy of BSG and event chairman Bill Scott with support from Bill Scott Oldsmobile staff enabled a complex nationwide reporting network and smooth staging.
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Onondaga County
BSG
Syracuse
Mike Abernethy
Bill Scott
Oldsmobile
ESG Success Tied to Syracuse and Local Sponsors
The Syracuse games showcase strong local corporate pride with Marine Midland Bank AT&T Goldome Bank Pepsi Cola Prime Computers Darien Lake Theme Park DSA Today and Syracuse Newspapers providing crucial support. Favorable weather aided turnout as the Empire State Games seek a permanent Syracuse site to honor its origins and serve the state.
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Marine Midland Bank
ESG
At&t
Goldome Bank
Pepsi Cola
Prime Computers
Darien Lake Theme Park
DSA Today
Syracuse
Buffalo
New York State
SUNY Fired Syracuse Medical Dean Over Sexual Abuse Case
The SUNY chancellor fired Joan Michael Casey, former Syracuse Medical School residency dean, amid 26 felony charges from a 1985 accusation of sexually abusing a 10 year old. The Chicago case was dropped, yet dismissal proceeded. Casey sues to be reinstated as a state facility employee, arguing injustice.
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SUNY
Clifton R. Wharton Jr
Joan Michael Casey
Syracuse Medical School
Science Center
Casey
Chicago
Wharton
Judge Mulroy Urged to Apologize for Ethics Violation
Onondaga County Court Judge J. K. Mulroy reportedly breached ethics in sentencing OR. Blake Jr by publicly supporting a death penalty statute and criticizing two elected officials with differing views. Liberal Party enrollees call for a public apology or a censure resolution by the Onondaga County Bar Association.
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Onondaga County
J. K. Mulroy
OR. Blake, Jr
Mulroy
New York State
Murray
Liberal Party
Onondaga County Bar Association
Mary Therese Callahan
Allen Miller
James M. Napierski
Debbie Pillsbury
Ann Tierney
Syracuse
Critics praise Pat Buchanan piece and gulf oil debate
Stanley N. Taylor urges self reliance and energy independence pointing to Canada’s James Bay project as a model while recalling 1972 gas lines. He questions U S leadership and asks for a 1988 presidential candidate who thinks for all. Be a Buhler complains about lack of TV coverage for the July Joggerm parade.
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Persian Gulf
Canada
James Bay
Hudson Bay
Stanley N. Taylor
Vincentown, NI
Words of thanks to a mother from Betty Mors Syracuse
A brief(message) expresses gratitude to a mother for guidance and support. Betty Mors thanks her mother, noting lifelong influence and growth, and wishes her enduring care in Syracuse.
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Betty Mors
Syracuse
Remove Under God From Pledge and Other Letters
A reader argues to remove the phrase under God from the Pledge of Allegiance, favoring a Constitution based pledge. The letter reflects debates on religion in civic rites, cites Eisenhower era politics, and links to broader comments on radar detectors, criminal justice, and public policy. It also mentions judges, punishment debates, hunting, wetlands, and wildlife concerns.
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United States of America
Republic
Eisenhower
Stuart D.kantor
Parish
Save the Children Letter Against Bork Abortion Threat
AdelIe Lamirande of Baldwinsville criticizes Judge Bork's Supreme Court appointment, arguing it would repeal protections for abortion rights. She urges others to contact Senator Biden to advocate Bork, claiming abortion harms millions of children and endangers America.
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Elinor Cramer
Bork
Supreme Court
Great America
Sen. Biden
Adelle Lamirande
Baldwinsville
Manlius residents defend waterfowl hunting stance in letter dispute
Tam writes in defense of Mr Dills and local hunters after a letter criticizing their waterfowl killing. Families, friends, and longtime supporters say they have hunted birds for a decade and donated to Ducks Unlimited and similar organizations, expressing disruption at being labeled cruel.
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Tam
Mr. Dills
Manlius
Ducks Unlimited
Readers invited to submit unsigned letters for publication
The Herald Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit letters on public issues. Letters should be brief and legible with a succinct point. Unsigned letters are not published, but writers may request anonymity for compelling reasons.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
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