Pope awards Waldheim knightship amid old and new disputes
Opinion piece questions Pope John Paul II’s conferment of the Knight of the Order of Prus TX on Kurt Waldheim for safeguarding of human rights. It notes Waldheim’s Nazi era role, later UN and Austrian presidency, and Israel Vatican ties as readers debate forgiveness and moral stance.
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Baseball Strike Looms Reveals Fan Loyalty Trumps Owners
The piece argues MLB players and owners clash over a salary cap as fans sour on the millionaires. It notes looming strikes after Thursday's games, but says minor leagues, college football, and other pleasures will fill summers while true fans remain loyal to the game.
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Virginia judge bars Oliver North from concealed weapons permit
Judge James L. Berry in Chantilly Virginia refused to renew Oliver Norths permit to carry up to three concealed weapons citing his 1991 Iran Contra conviction and moral turpitude North is not of good character The piece also honors CBSs Bob Arnot for treating a Rwandan refugee child with cholera in Zaire and notes his later recovery
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No sympathy for mosquitoes prompts letters to Herald-Journal
Readers debate insect control and the ethics of spraying at Cicero Swamp. A commentator from Kirkville argues for outdoor life while recounting bites and risks. Another letter from Pulaski discusses Christian ethics on abortion and personal responsibility, urging nonviolence and free choice.
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War on crime by troops echoed in Syracuse letter
Charlene Williams of Syracuse urges using U S troops to fight crime and drugs at home while cutting plans for 100000 new police officers. She argues military expertise could reduce crime costs and home casualties, contrasting foreign deployments with domestic battles.
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Legislator Opposes Pay Raise For State Officials
Joseph A. Nicoletti of Syracuse Geddes declares he will not support or vote for any effort to raise salaries for state legislators the governor or other state officials in response to rumors about a pay raise addressed to constituents in Syracuse and Geddes.
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Turning Stone Casino Leader Faces Education Aid Question
Ray Haibritter, chief executive of Turning Stone Casino for the Oneida Nation, defends the casino as a first class venture aiding Indians while a local reader questions whether nearby schools and welfare receive sufficient support, noting that casino profits fund local gambling.
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Debate Over Health Care Reform and Legislative Pace
Commentary questions the speed of Congress in passing a 1300 page health care plan and its replacements. It urges voters to weigh options through thorough debate, stressing distrust of lawmakers and the risk to Americans’ wallets and health coverage as the economy redefines its approach.
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Readers urged to send brief letters to the editor
The paper invites succinct letters with daytime phone numbers for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable letters aren’t published and editors may edit for length. Send to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13222, or call 315 470 2235 for questions.
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