Stop the carnage guns in kids hands in Syracuse
An opinion piece argues that gun access fuels youth violence in Syracuse, recounting two recent killings involving young victims Miguel Rodriguez and Walter Cornell. It urges strengthening gun controls, better education, and community programs while stressing there is no simple solution.
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Miguel Rodriguez
de- Witt
Walter Cornell
Syracuse
Cornell
New York
Frank Sardino
Teaching Values in Schools and Morality Debate
Editorial argues religion should stay separate from government but supports teaching universal values in schools. It cites Thomas Lickona and Payetteville Manlius educators, urges consensus on core virtues, and notes teachers already fostering character while families remain primary instructors.
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Herald-Journal
Lickona
Payetteville-Manlius
Success By 6 expands scope in Syracuse and Onondaga County
Ginny Hoosock of Liverpool questions if the Success By 6 goal to prepare children for learning by age 6 is limited to low income families or open to the general population. The initiative aims to cross socio economic lines addressing child abuse prevention infant mortality parenting education family policies and early care quality. Pax Christi endorses a Citizens Review Board to monitor police and improve community relations.
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Ginny Hoosock
Liverpool
Herald-Journal
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Sion
Lliam J. Donlon
Success By
Pax Christi
Citizens Review Board
Theodore C. Sizing
Cuomo lawmakers blamed for NY business exodus
Ed Robinson argues Gov Cuomo and state leaders create a hostile business climate. He claims New York has lost manufacturing jobs to South Carolina and Mexico due to higher taxes and regulations, urging firms to relocate to lower taxed locales that welcome new employers.
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Mario Cuomo
Herald-Journal
Washington
New York State
Smith-Corona
Albany
Cuomo
New York
South Carolina
Mexico
ED Robinson
Liverpool
Don’t tax the rich plan sparks fairness debate
Gregory J. Furco critiques Gov Clinton’s proposal to raise taxes on income above $200,000, arguing the wealthy fund jobs and employment, and labeling the plan as unfair and misguided. The author questions tax policy and its impact on economic activity.
Midnight saber ratling homage to Bush and Quayle
A verse urging restraint on war rhetoric against Saddam Hussein and criticizing political manipulation for votes. It questions whether threats justify bombing, notes civilian and military casualties, and calls for truth and reason over bloodshed and policy.
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Bush
Quayle
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Saddam
Letter to the Editor criticizes Cal Thomas column on Bush fund-raising
The writer urges balance in newspapers and condemns Cal Thomas for a July 23 column that defends Reagan-Bush policies and claims credit for defeating communism. The piece argues that military actions do not prove democracy spread, questions Latin American reception of Bush, and contends the era did not end the Soviet bloc or fix the economy, urging fair opinion pages.
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Cal Thomas
Thomas
Nicaragua
Grenada
Panama
Europe
Soviet Union
U.S
Latin America
Bush
Thomas C. Lyons
Skaneateles
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
Readers may send succinct unsigned letters with daytime telephone numbers for verification. Mail to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call (315) for submission questions. Letters may be edited for length and authenticity verified by editors.
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THE
Herald Company
Clinton Square
Syracuse
N.Y
P.O. Box
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