Two anniversaries on trust in government and truth
A reflective column marks the 20th anniversary of Nixon resigning after Watergate and the 30th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. It links lies and public distrust to Vietnam and Watergate, urging honesty from leaders and accountability for those in power.
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Richard Nixon
Gulf of Tonkin
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
U.S
Vietnam
House
Senate
Democratic Party
Oval Office
Nixon
Bangladeshi Author Nasrin Arraigned in Dhaka Court
Nasrin, a 33 year old Bangladeshi author and physician, faced formal charges for hurting Muslim sentiments amid calls for her execution. A trial date was not set, with potential penalties up to two years. Nasrin’s book Shame sparked controversy about riots and religious politics in the region.
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Sharken Taslima Nasrin
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Nasrin
Islamc
Nastin
Nasma
Safer Driving Through Construction Signs Urge Courtesy
Drivers are urged to slow and merge early when approaching road work zones. Signs warn that lanes will close ahead and that impatient drivers who speed past courteous motorists endanger workers and others. Time isn't more valuable than road safety, and pulling into the proper lane reduces crashes and keeps traffic moving.
Citizens urge healthcare reform and uphold Catholic Worker values
A Warner letter laments high healthcare costs and lawmaker perks, urging citizens to oppose government health plans. It cites an Ithaca worker's struggles, calls for accountability, and praises Dorothy Day inspired work at Dorothy House and Unity Kitchen for nondiscrimination and aid to the needy.
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Ann O'Connor
Friends of Dorothy
Catholic Worker
Unity Kitchen
Dorothy House
Catholic Worker Movement
Pet
Snity Kitchen
Dorothy Day House
Dorothy Day
Jesus
Flag Worker Earns Big Pay Despite Hazards on Site
Oswego reader Shayne Waters argues that flaggers, essential to traffic safety on construction sites, earn substantial wages such as 528 dollars for a July 4 weekend, noting state transportation workers’ pay contrasts with contractor rates of 22 dollars an hour and stressing the job’s high responsibility and low training needs.
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Herald American
State Department of Transportation
Shayne Waters
Oswego
Summer joys in Toronto and Onondaga dance across time
Marjorie Lisson writes of a summer scene at Fort York and the parade grounds with Hillary among Redcoats. The piece contrasts old barracks and modern Toronto towers, celebrating simple pleasures, dancing in the sun, and living in the present without fear of clocks.
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Hillary
Fort York
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Hilly
Grammy
Onondaga
David
Shiva
Zorba
Marjorie Lisson
Syracuse
Catholic Church voice in USS politics debate
J WESTBROOK of Fayetteville argues that democracy involves Catholic bishops engaging in policy debates like health care, rejects accusations of the church acting as a political action committee, and claims the Vatican cannot threaten U.S. Catholics' affiliations.
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Uss
Herald-Journal
Vatican
U.S
Letter condemns anti Catholic tirade in Herald Journal
A reader denounces Re Walter Dean's July 27 letter titled Catholic its as obvious Catholic bashing. The writer questions Dean's motive and suggests he protests too much against the power of the Roman Catholic Church in America.
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Walter Dean
Herald-Journal
Dean
America
Mr. Dean
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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Syracuse
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Thomas J. Heck
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Watergate
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Salman Rushdie
Rushdie
Iran
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Jim Walsh
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Ithaca
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Help House
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Fayetteville
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