Moving Wall Moves Central New Yorkers to Remember Vietnam
A half scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial, called the Moving Wall, sits at Griffin Field on Onondaga Lake Park this week. The tribute lists 58 000+ names in white on black, honoring those who died or were lost in Vietnam, with community support from United Auto Workers locals 624 and 2149 and New Process Gear. The moving tribute ends with a 7 p.m. Friday ceremony, inviting all to remember someone special.
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Huskies Coach Don James Resigns Under Pac-10 Punishment
The Pac-10 disciplined Washington after rule violations, stripping 10 football scholarships over two years, limiting recruiting visits, and placing the Huskies on two years probation. Coach Don James resigned after a 153-56-2 record and a Rose Bowl title, with players suspended and NCAA potential further action looming.
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Syracuse school board member defends 1991 layoffs and budget stance
Joseph Fahey explains that many laid-off teachers were rehired only to fill retirees' vacancies amid staffing shortages and student growth. He notes his no vote on the superintendent’s 1991 salary raise, and urges budget discipline, audits, and classroom needs while defending concerns over oversized classes and teacher assistants.
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One Law To Protect Adopted Child Rights Effort
Kathleen Lapin urges a federal law to safeguard adopted children's rights amid state inconsistencies. A Cicero Elementary School music teacher Marie Shaw and Syracuse City School District fourth graders rally for a Children’s Day bill, challenging legislators to back youth-focused education.
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Critique of Israel Writer's analysis on details
A Herald Journal letter by Priscilla Carter is criticized as long on rhetoric and short on specifics. The piece argues terms like occupied territories versus Gaza and West Bank are misused, labels violence, cites U S aid to Somalia, and mentions Sudan and groups like Abu Nidal and Hamas to frame her views.
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United We Stand hears from Change NY and local leaders
The United We Stand America group welcomes members from all parties and hosts monthly meetings to educate about issues and candidates. Speakers included Matthew Starkis from Change NY and Pat Barrett, with Nick Pirro discussing county government and a political science professor planned for September.
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Readers invited to submit letters for publication
Readers are invited to send letters, kept succinct and legible. Include daytime phone number for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable authors will not be published. The paper may edit letters for length. Mail to P.O. Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call (315) 427 for electronic submissions and (315) 470-2235 for questions.
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