Campaign Costs Highlight New York Gubernatorial Primary
Four major candidates near the Sept. 23 primary have spent about 8.5 million dollars driven by advertising to sway voters. Republican Paul Curran trails Lehrman, who has spent a record 5.7 million in the GOP race while loan-funded totals from himself and his twin brother reach about 3.7 million. Lehrman plans to raise up to 5 million more, signaling a high-stakes election fundraise.
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New York State
Paul Curran
Lewis E. Lehrman
Carteens
Lehrman
Lon
New York City
Ed Koch
Mario Cuomo
Curran
Cuomo
Koch
Syracuse urged to keep Empire State Games
A Syracuse chamber official argues against moving the Empire State Games to Buffalo, citing Syracuse’s Olympic village facilities and six regional hosting history. He notes 5 000 athletes, a strong volunteer base, and the cost of moving would waste resources. He endorses keeping the Games in Syracuse.
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Craig Findley
Greater
Syracuse
Findley
ESG
Buffalo
Rochester
New York City
Craig
Conservative PAC Reconsiders Moynihan Campaign Investment
The National Conservative Political Action Committee had planned a $750,000 investment to defeat Senator Daniel Moynihan last November. This month the group signaled no longer backing a losing race, offering Moynihan a vote of confidence amid reelection efforts.
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National Conservative Political Action Committee
Daniel Moynihan
Moynihan
Avoid Little Arguments In A Long Married Life
A veteran speaker urges young couples to skip petty quarrels and yield on minor issues. He recalls marriage 45 years ago when avoiding small fights saved energy and temper. He shares a comic cows misidentification and warns that keeping quiet prevents a string of not worth it disputes. Mary Kinder, Syracuse.
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Jersey
Portrait on Joblessness prompts varied reader view
Reader Jim Mason challenges Bart Pollack's Aug 22 portrait arguing unemployment is not unique to individuals. He credits government, cites overpopulation from under-education, and asserts Americans retain freedom to choose paths while acknowledging planning should have improved outcomes.
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Bart Pollack
Cer
United States
America
Ogdensburg shooting letter blames gun owner for tragedy
A reader argues that the 11 year old’s death was caused by the gun owner leaving a loaded weapon on a bar counter. He says the gun was negligently stored and that adults, not the child, are responsible for manslaughter.
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Ogdensburg
Douglas A. Moegel
NRA
Delphi Falls
Nuclear Freeze Letters Stir Public Debate in City Paper
Letters to the editor argue for a mutual US USSR nuclear weapons freeze, contending it avoids a crisis like Cuba. The piece notes missiles and computers drive decisions, urging a halt before START talks and clarifying the stance is not against negotiations.
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U.S.S.R
United States
Wildlife in the City Sparks Encounters and Cautions
A local story recalls raccoons wandering into a garage and being escorted to a safer habitat by the PC A. A bold sparrow attacked a pigeon in flight while a family of squirrels claimed a yard tree. The account highlights urban wildlife interactions and lingering caution.
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P.C.A
Nottingham OLC dates need two time clocks donation
The Nottingham High School Occupational Learning Center seeks two working time clocks to stress punctuality and support work experience for students earning their high school diploma. If firms have surplus clocks, donate by calling 422 4818. James G. Miller Jr., OLC teacher, Nottingham.
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Nottingham High School
James G. Miller JR
Nottingham
Syracuse
Nuclear arms freeze urged to curb world peril
Gregory Morgans of Liverpool and Derwood Dudley of Campbell advocate a U S freeze and gradual reduction of nuclear arsenals. They argue the destruction possible from nuclear weapons is intolerable and urge action despite Soviet opposition, highlighting hope in humane, productive people and warning against revenge.
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United States
Laws of nature and the limits of justification
A fragment argues that matter cannot be created or destroyed and that present events are rearrangements of past events under natural law. It claims all events are subject to these laws and that human revenge, including international, cannot be justified. The text ends abruptly.
Rugby Apartment tenants thank Democrat supporters
A Rugby Tenant expresses gratitude to Mr. Nicoletti and Mr. Bragman for their appearance at a meeting and earning full confidence. The writer scolds Republicans for not attending, noting Democrats in Syracuse have stood by them from the start and urging better news next time.
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Rugby
Nicoletti
Bragman
Bush
Ludovico
Syracuse
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Stephen Rogers
William D. Cotter
Philip A. Hofmann
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
Federal Communications Commission
Fez
Mary Kinder
Jim Mason
City Wildlife
Gregory Morgans
Liverpool
Accepter
Derwood M. Dudley, Campbell
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