Patronage and Zimmers Recreation Plan Questioned
In Our Opinion the assemblyman builds a patronage mini empire at taxpayer expense under a private not-for-profit claim. He siphons a quarter million via a state budget loophole to fund a Northwest Recreation Program in his district, appoints a director and a board, and avoids council scrutiny while plans suggest most funds stay local. Richard Planer, ex Syracuse parks chief, is tied to the venture as a reluctant spokesman.
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Melvin Zimmer
Zimmer
Syracuse
Richard Planer
Syracuse Parks and Recreation
Incorpat Northwest Recreation Program Co
Planer
Democratic Party
Lee Alexander
Alice King
Northeast
Southwest
Grant
Westmoreland
Msgr
Charles Eckermann
Tully
Washington
George Wortley
Heinz Hartmann
Infant crushed by pet python shocks Nevada community
A one year old baby was found dead in a crib after a pet python eight feet long killed the child in a Nevada home. Parents questioned how the risk was overlooked while a political row over city funding and a private recreation corporation dominates local debate.
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Nevada
Lame Duck Governor Faces Credit Card Abuse Cloud
Gov Hugh Carey and State Comptroller Edward Regan clash over credit card and state vehicle abuses in the bureaucracy. Regan cites audits showing millions in possible misuses while Carey delays hard action, awaiting final report due fall. A case already arraigned involves over 100000 alleged fraud via a state card.
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Hugh Carey
Edward Regan
Regan
Carey
State Attorney General’s Office
James FR. Introne
Political humor and sports jabs mix in odd newspaper batch
A governor candidate in Iowa faced scrutiny after a tax shelter stance contradicted by her own finances. Voters noted a slogan shift from Down With Tax Shelters to Thank You Paine Webber. Archaeologists in Midtown Manhattan seek prehistoric finds while hoping for a trustworthy marker and clean storefront. Orioles manager Earl Weaver was fined and suspended for slugging an umpire and impersonating a hockey player, with a cheeky note that slugging Steinbrenner might have earned him Hall of Fame honors.
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Iowa
Paine Webber
Letter to Mayor Koch defends upstate residents and asks for visit
W O Brien of Marietta writes to Mayor Koch defending upstate New York as capable and vibrant. He critiques city stereotypes, cites local volunteer services, and invites the mayor to visit Borodino and see real community life beyond stereotypes. He questions governor aspirations and offers upstate leadership as proof of capability.
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Koch
Playboy Magazine
Bronx
Hicksville
Upstate
New York
Luther Muldoon
Borodino
County Fire Control
Cross Bronx
Westside
Should register for the draft out of principle
Donna Misik argues for universal draft registration citing Reagan era policy shifts and unequal casualties. She notes low registration in California, urges New York to lead, and appeals to patriotism while acknowledging political muddiness in the issue.
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Reagan
California
New York State
Calfornia
Donna Misik
Constantia
Reader letter questions social security raise promises
James Reese of Syracuse criticizes a mailer from Congressman Gary Lee claiming President Reagan promised a Social Security raise. Reese argues the raise predates Reagan and credits public outcry over proposed cuts, urging Lee to drop the misinformation.
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Gary Lee
Reagan
James Reese
Syracuse
Gifted Children Speak Up for Fair Treatment in Class
Gifted children urge fair treatment by teachers and schools. They demand listening, normal respect, grading by work, fair evaluation, choice, challenging work, adequate time, access to resources, and positive role models. North Area Summer Experience for Gifted supports these aims.
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America
North Area
Syracuse
County Officials Cited for Wasting Taxpayers Money
Critics accuse county officials of excessive spending centered on a trash burning plant referred to as Mulroy's project. They argue a long tenure has led to entrenched control and call for term limits, while accusing the GOP of past harsh tactics.
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Mulroy
Unity Life Run For Life Fifth Event Thanked Volunteers
Robert V. Curdt, director, thanks participants in the fifth annual Unity Life Run For Life in Syracuse. He credits over 100 volunteers from Unity Life, the Syracuse Juvenile Diabetes Foundation chapter, and the Syracuse Track Club WAVES and RAGS groups for the success.
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Unity
Syracuse
Unity Life
The
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Syracuse At Track Club
WAVES
RAGS
Robert V. Curdt
Run For Life
Opposed to Balanced Budget Amendment by Common Cause
In a sharply critical stance, Common Cause denounces the proposed balanced budget amendment as unworkable and political, arguing it would misuse the Constitution to dictate fiscal policy, lack enforcement clarity, invite court and congressional games, and paralyze policy with a super majority. The piece includes endorsements and personal notes from Heinz Hartmann, M.D., praising Representative George Wortley.
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Common Cause
U.S
Congress
House
Senate
Prescott L. Laundrie
Cong. Dist
Fayetteville
Wortley Seen as Political Figure Noted by Writer
A writer explains why he breaks routine to discuss George Wortley, a Congressman, asserting familiarity with Wortley and signaling a pointed political assessment of his career. The piece frames Wortley as a notable subject in contemporary politics through the author’s personal acquaintance.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
George Wortley
Congressman Wortley
Patient criticizes high physician fees after specialist visit
The writer expresses dismay at medical costs, noting a referral to a specialist after a scan. They describe a 35 to 40 minute office visit with a fee over $100 and a six week return recommendation, questioning who would return for future checkups at such prices.
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Herald Company
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
William D. Cotter
Philip A. Hofmann
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
By Mark Russell
Midtown Manhattan
Baltimore Orioles
Earl Weaver
Weaver
George Steinbrenner
Wows
Orn Atsorc
Luther
Trun
W. O'Brien
Marietta
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Kidding
George
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