Isle of Man marks millennium with Tynewald ceremony
The Isle of Man celebrates a millennium of the Tynewald two house parliament with Queen Elizabeth presiding over opening rites. About 19,000 attended the July ceremony on a hill once used by Vikings, as petitions and laws were proclaimed. birching remains legal for adults despite European rights rulings. majority oppose outlawing.
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Handgun Control Inc and the U S Body Count Debate
A Washington group publishes monthly tallies of handgun deaths across the United States. The article contrasts state laws from California and New York with Texas, noting 635 handgun deaths in June and calls for national registration and stricter controls led by Sen. Ted Kennedy, with Carter urged to back gun legislation.
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New York
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Census projections warn Frost belt slump of seats
U S Census projections tied to 1980 campaign spending limits suggest Frost belt states will lose seats while sun belt gains. New York, Illinois, and Ohio face losses. California Texas and Florida gain. New York City may lose three House seats, Buffalo one. Downstate and upstate suburban areas gain in representation. state legislature will shift power toward suburbs with rural and city districts losing share.
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Shaw's Traffic Court Guilty Plea Underscores Disappointment
Chicago columnist roasts Alderman Shaw after he pleads guilty to 252 parking tickets from 1977 and 1978. The piece mocks his character and questions how he can fix others' tickets as a public official. It notes a $5,040 fine paid in installments and laments the failure of a once-promising prospect.
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John D’arco
Paddy Bayler
Hinky Dink
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Death ride ends for carefree hitchhiker Jill Garrett
Jill Garrett, a 15 year old from Carmel California, was found dead in a creek after hitchhiking. The obituary-like piece warns that hitchhiking is dangerous and could lead to death, noting thousands of teenagers hitchhike daily despite the risks.
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Kissinger presses SALT ratification amid reservations
Henry Kissinger urged Senate ratification of the SALT treaty with three proposed reservations and cautioned against linking the pact to broader defense budgets. He argued for a bigger, but bounded, defense program and warned that tying ratification to budget approval could derail the agreement.
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Drivers cyclists' courtesy on shared roads urged
A letter from R A Starley of Kirkville argues for minimum courtesy between motorists and cyclists. He urges motorists to slow down and pass with care, says cyclists must accept responsibility, and recommends visibility through bright colors and signals. He notes bicycles save fuel and predicts more bikes as fuel grows scarcer.
Three Planes Used For State Security Check At Top Ridge
The Herald Journal notes Gov Carey aide Robert Regan used three state planes to fly six people from New York City to the Adirondacks to inspect the Top Ridge estate telephone and security system. Questions arise about timing before the 1980 Olympics, cost and necessity, and why local State Police weren’t used to handle the operation more cheaply given Regan’s $42,000 salary and possible energy concerns.
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North Syracuse Board Faces Drug Issue and 15 Point Plan
A reader responds to Herald-Journal coverage claiming the North Syracuse Central School District acknowledges a drug-abuse problem and weighs a 15 point program. He notes a lack of board action seen by voters and criticizes a recent board retreat as insincere.
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Bee keeper helps swarm near Liverpool yard
Edward Airel of Liverpool thanks Ernest Casale town supervisor of Clay for his swift public service on a Sunday afternoon. Casale coordinated bee removal when police and listed beekeepers could not reach the swarm, which contained more than 15 000 bees, keeping Airel informed and ensuring safety for local children.
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Clay
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Editorial reply highlights amendment roles and NRA gun policy
Stanley W. Cadwell of Solvay objects to Herald American editorials on press freedom and gun control. He argues the Second Amendment is essential alongside the First and notes NRA gun purchases require adult endorsement and responsible character verification.
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