ABA House of Delegates Fails to Act on Ethics Reform
The American Bar Association House of Delegates ended its San Francisco summer session without acting on proposed ethics rule changes for lawyers. The body also reversed its earlier stance on private clubs, signaling a lack of progress on minority and women protections, while a January request urged Congress to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to cover clubs earning substantial income from members.
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American Bar Association
House of Delegates
San Francisco
Congress
Lawyers abandon discrimination stand in tax debate
The piece notes a reversal by lawyers tied to business sources over discrimination, highlighting lobbying by a Washington group that backed private clubs. It criticizes the ABA for siding with discriminatory views while lamenting the lack of black delegates speaking on the issue, and warns against regression in civil rights.
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House of Delegates
ABA
Thoughts and prayers for Emily Butterfield and Barbara
The Herald Journal staff offer condolences as Emily Butterfield and her daughter Barbara receive burn treatment at State University Hospital after a home fire yesterday. Gratitude is expressed for the Syracuse Fire Department rescuers Lt. Robert Wilson and Firefighter Charles Dierek, and for the hospital burn unit’s reputation.
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Herald- Journal
Emily Butterfield
Barbara
State University Hospital
Syracuse Fire Department
Robert Wilson
Charles Diereck
Oraflex Drug Controversy Highlights FDA Lag and Deaths
In 1980 the FDA rejected Oraflex for safety. The drug, produced by Eli Lilly, had been used in Britain for 21 months despite evidence it was no more effective than aspirin but more dangerous. The FDA reversed months later, and within weeks 400,000 Americans with arthritis were prescribed the drug. Britain later recalled it after 60 linked deaths. the US had at least 11 deaths among users.
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Food and Drug Administration
Eli Lilly and Co
Great Britain
FDA
Lilly
FDA Should Have Stuck to Its Guns Over Oraflex
The piece argues the FDA reversed its safety stance by allowing Oraflex despite British reports of kidney and liver harm and skin sensitivity. It contends the FDA’s laxity endangered patients, noting prior British medical journal warnings and urging the agency to adhere to stringent safety standards to save lives.
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FDA
U.S
Revisionist History in Japan Prompts Humorous Rebrand
A political humor item mocks how Japan rewrites World War II history. It parodies renaming major events such as Nanking massacre as confusion, Pearl Harbor as a pineapple incident, and the Death March as a Bataan Nature Bike, crediting Tojo with a jokingly sly persona.
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Japan
Nanking
Pearl Harbor
Luau
Bataan
Generalissimo Tojo
County faces 48 cell jail expansion despite crime concerns
Readers note debate over Onondaga County plans to add 48 cells at Jamesville Penitentiary after a 16 cell expansion. Critics cite recession and fiscal restraint while questioning task force work, crime trends, and legislative judgment. Statements from Margaret Stinson assemblyman Melvin N Zimmer and Leukemia Society coordinators accompany the letter.
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Onondaga County
Jamesville Penitentiary
Nicholas Pirro
Jamesville
Ondaga County
Healthy mind through faith and avoidance of worry
Dorothy Talarico of North Syracuse argues that mental and physical illness stem from stress and fear. She promotes a healthy mind by avoiding worry and placing problems and faith in God.
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Dorothy Talarico
North
Syracuse
Critic’s claim on Lebanon and democracy sparks debate
Richard Wilkins challenges Mr Inati’s Aug. 8 critique by arguing Lebanon’s democracy status is fragile, Israel’s democracy is questioned, and Arab representation in the Knesset is shaped by choices. He notes West Bank status, mayoral cooperation with authorities, and compares rights for non-Jews versus Jews.
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Inati
Lebanon
PLO
Israel
West Bank
U.S
Glen Cove
Robert Trent Jones Day Celebration at Green
A commemorative event honoring the Robert Trent Jones legacy and notable figures associated with the institution took place at Green, highlighting local history and the enduring influence of golf course design in the area.
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Melvin.n. Zimmer
Syracuse
Green
Buy American campaign letter by Charles T. O'Donnell
A national appeal urges U.S. buyers to favor American made goods amid concerns over foreign car imports. The author argues policy changes, import taxes, and a flat tax to protect jobs and boost domestic industry, citing postwar imports and energy shocks as turning points.
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National Science Foundation
America
Mid- East
U.S
Letter From a Reader Reflects Struggles and Racial Reserved Jobs
A Syracuse reader condemns unemployment and welfare while recounting a family’s hardship from job scarcity and stigma. He recalls Teddy’s editor letter, notes Asian families aided by a church, and questions racial job reservations. The writer, David Gersony of Onondaga Music Co., highlights local music archives and big-name collectors.
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Herald-Journals
Teddy
Dad
Syracuse
Ithaca
Arthur Fielder
Benny Goodman
Mitch Miller
Claude Bolling
Earl “Fatha” Hines
Marion McPartland
Onondaga Music Responds From Syracuse Since 1916
A reader questions why the piece highlighted Ithaca's Hickey's Music Store while noting Onondaga Music has operated in Syracuse since 1916 and remains under the same family ownership.
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Hickey
Ithaca
Onondaga Music
Syracuse
Time for Change in Leadership Across Organization
A political leader or figurehead of an organization is urged to pursue a necessary change for better results. The move aims to bolster pride, efficacy, and future recommendations, with removal viewed as beneficial for the membership involved.
A Little Leary as Many a Who's Become a Legend
A quirky regional feature profiles local figures who transformed from ordinary residents to legendary names in AIS OWA slime lore. The piece blends playful anecdotes with colorful history, highlighting community pride and enduring reputation.
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AIS Owa Slime
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