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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1983
Page
10
Six Democratic candidates agree to televised debates this fall to be judged on vision and policy rather than straw polls. Rep. Charles Schumer notes voters will hear ideas in a calmer setting than the upcoming primary season.
The piece argues the Democratic contest remains open since Kennedy’s withdrawal. Mondale sputters as Glenn gains attention with The Right Stuff release looming ahead of primaries. Other rivals Havek, Hart, Cranston, Hollings struggle to ignite. Debates offer early visibility and informed voter choice.
Three DuVall sisters from Victor, Wayne County, Lisa 23 Christine 19 and Robin 19 planned weddings within seven months. They chose to marry on the same day Saturday Aug 13 in Palmyra to ease expenses and reduce financial strain on their parents.
The Regency Towers tenants led by Thelma Feder Janet Waltmann and colleagues secured a state law barring landlords from evicting seniors and disabled tenants who refuse to participate in conversions. Syracuse Common Council then enacted the measure. The victory inspires other small groups to pursue civic action.
A reader argues freedom is fragile and must be tempered by responsibility, warning the Playboy Channel in Syracuse could corrupt values. Another letter urges praise for certain individuals and criticizes Ford’s workforce, while a third cites WWII history to oppose nuclear weapons and calls to freeze nuclear arms.
Syracuse University says it will comply with the New York State Emergency Protection Act to cap rent increases but ten days later moves in New York City Housing Court to evict non affiliated tenants in SU owned buildings. Tenant Bob Simon notes the law passed Senate 51 to 7 and Assembly 115 to 31 and calls SU actions belligerent.
A reader thanks Niagara Mohawk for fast installation and crew punctuality. The two workers arrived ahead of schedule and completed the wiring swiftly with the McArden's electrician, finishing by 9 15 after a planned 6 am start.
The article argues the Ma Bell split was driven by monopoly concerns but overlooked the higher costs for most customers. It notes how separating services reduces rate flexibility, potentially increasing bills, as subsidies via long distance were not the real issue. A local public impact is urged with nostalgia for Lincoln Pool.
A Onondaga County sheriff race item cites withdrawal of Robert J Bennett’s Liberal candidacy and a Grand Jury probe of Wayman D Henson as a typical ploy to discredit an honest candidate. The note defends Henson as capable and above reproach amid the political maneuvering.
US efforts to pressure Nicaragua face rocky reception as critics warn of a potential conflagration. Reagan aides justify troop limits while Congress and Latin envoys seek diplomacy, with little sign of a durable peace and a wary public watching for substantive deals.
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