Saddam Hussein defiance risks more danger than needs
The piece urges firm action to force Saddam Hussein to honor UN Gulf War agreements, cut illegal oil exports, bar travel for Iraqi leaders, and involve Arab allies and U N officials, warning against letting him off the hook while stressing weapons development and credibility at stake.
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Mother Killed in Wreck Shocks Marcellus Community
Cynthia Novak 37, seven months pregnant, died Monday after a crash in Marcellus when the other driver, Michael J. Travant of Syracuse, allegedly ran a stop sign and faced multiple charges. Layou, a felon with a long record, was described by readers as a dangerous figure facing potential homicide charges pending blood tests. The community mourns Novak and awaits legal action.
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Return of Billy Blake Lawsuit Reopens Old Wounds
A 1990 filed federal suit by Billy Blake seeks 525000 in damages from three Onondaga County sheriffs deputies for alleged assault after Blake shot Deputy David Clark in 1987. After a two hour trial Judge Neal McCain dismissed claims against Sgt Earl Smith, with decisions pending on Deputies Base and Domachowski. Blake, 66 more years to serve, remains jailed at Auburn.
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Insurer denials spark call for patient rights reform
Harold Small M D of Syracuse urges patients to pressure Congress to pass laws allowing lawsuits against health insurers. He cites a doctor’s fight with low payments and coverage denials, blaming telephonic nurse practitioners and unqualified staff for limiting necessary medical care. He says proper legislation is needed.
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Syracuse board battles spendthrift arts project clash
Joseph H McMahon argues against funding the Avenue of the Arts as extravagant in tight times and criticizes a $75 per hour consultant hired by the Syracuse school board. Stephen Vincent weighs in on death penalty for serial killers, urging no exemptions even in states without capital punishment.
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Joseph H. McMahon
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Batteries rule sparks recycling debate in Onondaga County
Elmer P. argues OCARA’s rule to keep batteries from waste and place in orange bags for annual June pickup is impractical. He urges allowing clear bags in blue bins monthly, claiming households and his grandson Ricky use many batteries yearly.
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Elmer Pyke
Syracuse
Onondaga County PLA debate cites taxpayer savings and access
A letter defending a project labor agreement for a lake project argues all qualified contractors may bid, cites Camp Dresser & McKee analysis showing labor cost savings of over 14 million in present value, and urges focus on taxpayers while countering critics from Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Readers invited to send letters to the editor
The Herald Co invites letters with writer name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and used online or on NewsLine. Mail Letters to the Editor Syracuse P O Box 4915 or email letters syracuse.com. Fax 470-3019. For policy details call NewsLine category 3348.
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