Killing of Philippines opposition leader shocks Marcos regime
The Sunday murder of Benigno Aquino Jr., strongest rival to President Ferdinand Marcos, sparks questions about Marcos tied to a wider critique of American policy. The United States warns of strains in Manila relations if Marcos is implicated while urging a full investigation and renewed defense of human rights and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
Benigno Aquino Jr
United States
Manila International Airport
Marcos
Aquino
U.S. State Department
Far
East
U.S
Reagan
Philippine
West
State Department
Manila
Sam
Bush
State Fair advance sale tickets offered at 2 each
The notice reminds readers that advance sale tickets for the 10 day exposition are available at 2 dollars each with a 1.50 saving. Tickets are on sale through Friday, the day before the State Fair opens, promising a bargain value for attendees.
Pentagon urged to cover Seneca depot security costs
Gov. Mario Cuomo said no state funds would aid Seneca County with police costs from summer anti nuclear protests at Romulus depot. Rep. Frank Horton and Cuomo asked the Army to reimburse about 100000 dollars in unbudgeted security, jail, and court expenses, arguing the depot benefits the local economy and deserves support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mario Cuomo
Seneca County
Seneca Army
Romulus
Cuomo
Frank Horton
Rochester
Pentagon
Horton
Army
John Marsh
Marsh
Glenn to court non-member unions in a risky bid
Strategy John Glenn seeks support from non-member unions like the Teamsters amid AFL-CIO doubts. Proposals include prison reform appeals and campaign events in Detroit with promotional literature and photo opportunities. The plan hints at broad outreach across regions and groups to build broad legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glenn
Afl-Cio
Teamsters Union
Put muscle into rate protests
Jim Ellis urges stronger citizen action against Niagara Mohawk rate hikes. He argues the Public Service Commission won t stop NiMo greed and calls for a rate hike boycott and organized protest to pressure action, while noting Teresa McCarthy's effective job and district concerns over primary eligibility.
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Public Service Commission
Niagara Mohawk
NiMo
PSC
Jim Ellis
Syracuse
Central American controversy stirs confusions and fears
A local priest praises the Nicaragua government while a LeMayne political science teacher presents his research, sparking conflict with a religion teacher. George Wortley clashes with the priest as President Reagan warns of dangers to freedom. The piece questions Soviet and Cuban wartime moves in Central America, the Monroe Doctrine, and echoes World War II fears to urge support for the president.
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LeMayne
George Wortley
Reagan
Central America
U.S
Vietnam
Poland
Afghanistan
Mulroy Sparks Public Steam Plant Meeting Exit
At the recent public meeting on the Mulroy Steam plant a speaker named Mulroy opened with a speech then left quickly, showing little interest in others opinions. The $152 million project raises taxpayer concerns and calls for exploring private industry options to burn city and county trash in private steam plants.
Obey the law Repeace marchers in Romulus
A reader argues that peace marchers in Romulus have a right to peaceably protest and hold opinions on nuclear arms, but must not trespass restricted areas or deface road signs. The writer condemns the judge who released them and warns that approving only favored laws endangers the country.
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Romulus
Press Credibility Echoes Nixon Era Ratings
Henry A. Karpinski from Trenton argues that media credibility lags public trust, noting a Watergate era poll placing Nixon at 27 percent while Congress, newspapers, and TV ranged much lower. the piece suggests critics may claim higher moral stance in response.
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Nixon
Carter
Congress
Henry A. Karpinski
Trenton
Supreme Court Won’t Dismiss Petition Challenge in Local Race
On August 16 a Supreme Court judge ruled on a challenge to petitions backing Democrat Charles Anderson over 4th District Councilor Teresa McCarthy. The subpoenas aimed to verify petition signatures amid accusations they were obtained ide rally. The case also involves 18th District County Legislator William Simmons.
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Supreme Court
Charles Anderson
Anderson
Teresa McCarthy
James Dupree
William Simmons
Loss of Marionettes mural on Oswego Street shocks Syracuse
A reader laments the destruction of a large mural titled Marionettes on 508 Oswego St in Syracuse near the West Side. The owner’s paint sale replaced the artwork with a plain red nail, erasing a beloved local art landmark once admired by residents and passersby.
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Syracuse
Near West
Seymour St
Oswego St
J. Jetson
Cats Pose Nuisance After Barking Dogs Debate
A writer agrees barking dogs are a nuisance but notes leash laws, licenses, and peace violations regulate most offenders. They question cat control, describing cats using yards and sandboxes, spraying bushes, and unknown owners with no tags, leaving dogs scratched and homes disrupted.
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M. E. Miller
A. Ellis
Re Monday Open Banjo Championships Coverage Laments
In Flint Michigan Johnny Ford won first overall with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Johnny Ford also took first in tenor banjo, Al Allotta won first in plectrum banjo, with Dick Legrande second and Eddie Marrow third. The writer laments poor local coverage of a national event held in the Central New York area.
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Johnny Ford
Flint
Mich
George Gershwin
al Allotta
Grand Iste
Dick Legrande
Cliffside Park
N.J
Eddie Marrow
Rochester
New York
Linda Burke
Syracuse
A Little Leary Ya on Geanoe a Dog Horses
A brief, fragmentary note reports a dog named Geanoe and horses in a local scene. The readable text suggests a small incident or playful reference without clear details, leaving the core event ambiguous and focused on the animals mentioned.
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Seneca Depot
By Mark Russell
Goon Squad
Glenn
Deroit
Jimmy Hoffa
San Franciso
Mulroy
Susan E
Sidont
Onondaga Hill
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