Congress and Rozelle clash over NFL antitrust exemption
In Our Opinion weighs the standoff as NFL czar Rozelle demands a federal antitrust carveout to approve expansion, while Raiders owner Davis challenges moves to Los Angeles. The Players Association warns a strike could follow any exemption, signaling a showdown that may force league rules to change or face congressional action.
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National Football League
Pete Rozelle
NFL
Congress
Pete
al Davis
Oakland Raiders
Rozelle
Los Angeles
Raiders
NFL Players Association
Players’ Association
Know the dangers of salt in your diet
Readers urge action as Congress stalls on labeling sodium content in groceries. The piece stresses health risks from high salt intake and calls for clearer nutrition information to help people reduce salt consumption.
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Congress
Justice Under Fire in Mixed Sentencing Debates
A reader letter discusses perceived flaws in two New Jersey and Long Island cases. Jo Jo Giorgianni, described as obese, received 15 years for raping a 14 year old but was freed after a week due to asthma. Carl Carrara, a drug smuggler with mob ties, got six years after pleading guilty to jury tampering and facing probation. The piece questions the judge’s consistency and calls for stronger societal role models. It also urges reduced salt intake, citing nutritionist Carol Courser on health benefits and practical steps to cut salt without hardship. It emphasizes awareness of dietary salt in processed foods and suggests asking doctors about personal needs.
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Jo Jo Giorgianni
New Jersey
Carl Carrara
Long Island
Giorgianni
Carrara
Feds
Killer bees threaten U S agriculture and honey trade
Scientists warn Africanized bees from South America may reach North America by 1988 and disrupt U S beekeeping. The bees sting less toxic than feared but aggressive when their hive is disturbed, and they use more brood cells reducing honey. frost-free limits may keep them south, risking about $150 million in honey production and $8 billion in pollination value.
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Associated Press
United States
South America
North America
U.S
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Department of Agriculture
End to capital punishment urged in nation debate
Readers voice concern over death penalty and its costs, arguing it fails to deter crime and targets the poor and minorities. The letters note Canada and Europe abolished capital punishment while the United States maintains it, with Florida’s high death-row population and homicide rate cited. Proposals include redirecting funds to victims’ families and crime prevention.
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Canada
Florida
New York State Defenders Association
Cutting surpluses and curb cuts in election year
Letter from J E Coffey of Syracuse criticizes politicians for cutting sidewalks and curbing subsidies to balance budgets after the election. He argues Reagonomics harms local funding and predicts survivors will seek federal aid to cover bare bones budgets.
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J.£. Coffey
Syracuse
Empire State Games Masters Swim Praised In Notes
Samuel P. Clemence thanks Marine Midland Bank Jim Goodenough meet director and Empire State Games staff along with Mike Abernathy. The event ran smoothly for masters swimmers aged 25 to 82 and provided great fun for all participants.
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Marine Midland Bank
Jim Goodenough
Mike Abernathy
Samuel P. Clemence
Syracuse
TV clouds ethics and church values
A 1960s era critique questions TV's effect on Christianity and moral standards. The article probes whether TV dulls spiritual sensitivities and elevates worldly success, materialism, and secularism, warning that Hollywood norms may erode adherence to marriage, temperance, and biblical influence.
Kiwanis Club Concert Aids Syracuse Community Projects
Kiwanis Club of Syracuse thanks supporters for the July 28 concert at Landmark Theater by The Osborne Brothers and Gold'n Blue Grass. The event drew a large crowd and was an overwhelming success with proceeds aiding Syracuse area community projects. William C. Jordan served as president and Douglas R. Zieschang as concert chairman.
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Syracuse
Landmark Theater
Osborne Brothers
Gold’n Blue Grass
William C. Jordan
Douglas R. Zieschang
Kiwanis Club
Patriotism Through Draft Registration Appeal
Mrs Margaret HatalaK from Parish urges all boys in the state to register for the draft. She highlights California and other states where registration lags and calls for 100 percent participation to show true patriotism. She argues that if the nation faced war in Latin America or the Middle East the president would need every registrant.
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Donna Misik
California
Fellows
Latin America
Middle East
Margaret Hatalak
Parish
Execute Them All Claim Sparks Letter From Stan Cadwell
A letter from Stanley W. Cadwell of Solvay denounces delaying executions and condemns death row inmates as ruthless. Cadwell argues for rapid capital punishment, accusing critics of shedding tears for murderers while offering no sympathy for victims.
Nicaragua Policy Shifts Keep Core Theme, No Real Change
Washington shifts from Haig to Shultz with little policy change on Nicaragua. The State Department signals deterioration of ties with Nicaragua while blitzing Honduras as a strategic proxy front. U.S. covert and overt moves ramp up, including arms aid and military advisers, as Eden Pastora backs away from combat.
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Mary McGrory
Washington
Nicaragua
State Department
Alexander M. Haig
Cuba
Soviet Union
George P. Shultz
Shultz
Capitol Hill
Reagan
Honduras
CIA
el Salvador
Con
Tom Harkin
Diana
Central America
Somoza
National Guard
Eden Pastora
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Fayetteville
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Pat Bane
Earl West
Franklin Road
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Indianapolis
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Solvay
Beirut
Managua
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Gustavo Alvarez
Argentina
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Alvarez
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