Community Editorial Condemns Local Racist Attacks
An Our Opinion piece denounces two recent hate crimes in Syracuse, the painting of n word and KKK on a garage and a beating. It urges action by neighbors and vows that racial prejudice will not be tolerated, calling for accountability and reflection.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Syracuse
Alfred Cage
KKK
Clay
Joseph Jones
Onondaga County
John C. Dillon
Liverpool
Post-Standard
Steven C. Chapman
Jones
New York election laws block Rockefeller Senate bid
The piece laments New York's stringent ballot access rules that thwart candidates like Laurence Rockefeller. It highlights signature hurdles, strict binding rules, and clerical traps such as paper clips, noting how such provisions deter participation. It calls for repeal of pointless rules to encourage democratic involvement.
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New York
Laurence Rockefeller
U.S. Senate
Rockefeller
Sen
Alfonso D'Amato
Thomas Lonnquist
Frances Sullivan
Lonnquist
D'Amato
Bush
Pat Buchanan
D’amato
Salina Dumpers Targeted by Town Officials
Residents applaud Salina officials after illegal dumping behind the Syracuse Record Center warehouse. A 4-foot pile of asphalt a hot water heater and a toilet were found as authorities step up patrols and hidden cameras. Taxpayers bear cleanup costs up to 100000 yearly and residents are urged to report license plates of violators.
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Syracuse Record Center
Salina
Town of
The Case for Term Limits by Lee Smith
Lee Smith argues in support of two four year terms for federal and state officials, contending term limits would curb long time incumbents, reduce pressure from money and influence, and restore citizen confidence while boosting participation in government. He cites Syracuse charters adopting a mayoral term limit and urges structural reform to increase efficiency and accountability.
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Onondaga Citizens League
Board of Estimate
Syracuse
U.S
Lee
Child Support Investigators Save Taxpayers Money
County child support investigators locate noncustodial parents and serve papers to enforce support, recovering funds that offset welfare costs. The unit, not a process server, directly drives payments to taxpayers and reduces welfare burdens.
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Joseph Davies Syracuse
City clerk Visser new management analyst raises eyebrows
Carol Kalode of Baldwinsville criticizes the appointment of Robert Visser, former city clerk who resigned amid misuse of public funds, to a management analyst role with a salary reduction from $44,000 to $30,000, accusing him of exploiting 18 years of city benefits and petty cash pockets.
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John Capanas
Robert Visser
Visser
Carol Kalode Baldwinsville
Veteran voter backs Perot over Bush after Desert Storm backlash
A veteran writes to President Bush criticizing Desert Storm and pledging to vote for Ross Perot in the fall. He says he has voted Republican for 40 years but now plans to help Perot win on November 3 and appears on the New York ballot with the Veterans for Peace movement.
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Bush
Perot
Ross Perot
Clinton
Quayle
D'Amato
Jim Walsh
Gulf
Dan Quayle
New York State
Veterans For Peace
Columnist’s PMS advice criticized as biased unclearly supportive
Richard J. Ham, M D objected to Pat Taub’s August 2 response to “Confused Boyfriend” calling it biased and incomplete. He argues PMS can be relieved through medical management and criticizes reliance on a single source.
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PMS
Pat Taub
Ms. Taub
Comment on Bosnia intervention and US troop decision
A speaker denounces sending troops to Bosnia, condemning atrocities by both sides. They oppose American soldiers being deployed, warning of a prolonged, unwinnable conflict like British Cyprus. The stance favors letting Europe handle the crisis and fears long-term casualties.
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Bosnia
Europe
Cyprus
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