Reagan deploys AWACS and F-15s to Chad under War Powers Act
President Reagan sends two AWACS planes and eight F-15 fighters to Chad to aid in defense against Libyan and Libyan-backed forces. The White House states the mission is limited and temporary, with 1,500 to 2,000 Libyan troops active in northern Chad and aircraft to provide protection for the AWACS.
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Chad
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Thomas P
Tip” O’neill
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Strom Thurmond
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Libya
Reagan Eyes Libya Target in Bushido Style Showdown
The piece argues Reagan may repeat 1981 Gulf of Sidra dogfight tactics against Muammar Khadafy, a dangerous Libyan despot with regional ambitions and growing military aid. It suggests war powers act timing pressures Khadafy, aims to warn him to stop meddling and leave neighbors alone.
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Muammar Khadafy
Africa
Fidel Castro
Reagan
Gulf of Sidra
Libya
Central America
Mideast
North Africa
Khadafy
Liverpool High Ethics: Flournery and Transcript Claims
The column defends Liverpool High School officials for not altering Henry Flournerys transcripts to gain NCAA eligibility for Syracuse. It criticizes coaches for publicizing a scholarship before verifying grades and warns against cheating to protect athletes from future consequences. It argues the NCAA rules protect students and condemns both school and college deception.
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Henry Flournery
Liverpool High School
Syracuse University
NCAA
Flournory
Expensive by Mark Russell mocks presidential perks
The columnist argues that 27 million dollars go to benefits for ex presidents this year. He cites costs for Jimmy Carter’s rug and chandelier and 14.9 million for libraries honoring recent presidents. He jokes about retirement perks and costly upkeep of memorials, including Ford’s museum flowers.
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Lincoln Tunnel
George Washington Bridge
Mob claim disputed by citizen observer at Waterloo protest
A Syracuse reader from DeWitt questions media portrayal of Waterloo protests, claiming sheriff offered a dispersal agreement to move to county buildings and critics label protesters as lawbreakers. The letter cites arrests, staged speeches, and urges peaceful demonstration and improved local recreation options.
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Waterloo
Ticket regret in Syracuse prompts letter to editor
In July a Syracuse resident complains a patrol officer ticketed a car parked in a driveway, blocking a sidewalk. He argues the officer should have asked the car to move, praising police restraint while urging better enforcement and community trust. A second letter questions lawmakers for failing to pass strong animal control laws, claiming fines fund courts while neighbors suffer noise and nuisance.
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Syracuse
Cer
R. Douglas Eaton
Ren E. Miller
Jetter
Andropov's contrasting letters echo across Cold War
The piece contrasts Yuri Andropov's warm treatment of Samantha Smith with the harsh fate of Jewish refuseniks like Irina Tarnopolsky and Yuri Tarnopolsky. It notes Irina's unanswered letter and Yuri's three year labor camp sentence for seeking emigration to Israel, reflecting Soviet hypocrisy.
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Communist Party
Yuri Andropov
Samantha Smith
Soviet Union
Andropov
Irina Tarnopolsky
Yuri Tarnopolsky
Israel
Amercan
Carol Wandner
Fayetteville
Max Newman Pool at Nottingham High School clarified
Syracuse City School District Syracuse Parks and Recreation and P E P explain the Max Newman Pool is a community asset. Hours run 6 30 a m to 9 45 p m with dedicated times for adult lap swimming diving water polo scuba and masters swimming. Groups pay to offset operating costs and the pool will close for cleaning and repairs before the new school year.
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J. Cohen
Max Newman
Nottingham High School
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department
P.E.P
Empire State Zames
Syracuse Parks and Recreation
Israel's motives and the Lebanon invasion debate
An editorial writer in New York argues Israel should never have invaded Lebanon, detailing the costly sacrifices and risks faced by civilians and neighboring residents amid PLO-Syrian turmoil. He contrasts personal dangers and regional reactions with the justified struggle against global terrorism.
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New York
Israel
Lebanon
S. Norman Gourse
New York City
Community calls to block Playboy on Syracuse TV
Letters urge residents to oppose Playboy television on local cable citing risks to children and urging action through the Syracuse Common Council. They name committee members and provide contact details, urging support for nonviolent economic conversion and Euromissile awareness.
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Syracuse
Syracuse Common Council
Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann
Edward Nowakowski
James Walsh
James Tormey
Common Council
Syracuse City Hall
Women back New York Yearly Meeting minutes on July 23 24
Women backed the New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends during business sessions held July 23 24 approving the subsequent minute of concern in response to a request from the...
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Women’s Rights Committee
New York
War's aftermath to Vietnam veterans from a reader
A Marion Illinois Herald American reader writes to Greg Taylor addressing Vietnam veterans feeling overlooked. The writer notes politicians who avoided declaring war also cut benefits, expressing empathy for those who lost friends and families yet survive, and asks how to help.
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Greg Taylor
Marion
Ill
Herald American
Vietnam
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