New York State Fair Opens For 12 Day Summer Run
The New York State Fair begins a 12 day run in Central New York inviting all. Officials expect nearly 900000 attendees by Labor Day with six dollar gate entry and all day access. The preview highlights new attractions and diverse exhibits while urging a visit to the full schedule and map in today’s Herald Journal.
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Faces of Somalia and Bosnia Drive Call for Action
A Syracuse journalist urges readers to confront brutal images of famine in Somalia and oppression in Bosnia. He cites Faduma Shirwa’s 19 month journey to Syracuse and presses for policy change and generous relief giving through the Central New York InterReligious Fund for Famine and War Relief.
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Step Aside Mr Bush ClintonFans Call for Change
Eleanor Verrillo argues against President Bush s tax cut plan amid 10 percent unemployment and rising deficits. She contrasts Clinton Gore proposals with Bush secrecy, urging public scrutiny and unity, praising Clinton s equitable tax approach and accusing Bush of middle class burden. North Syracuse resident.
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Not all Bushs fault Congress thwarts him
Russell A Gentile of Syracuse argues that President Bush bears only part of the blame for national issues. He claims a Democratic Congress blocked Bush’s plans to influence reelection, urging voters to support Republicans across the board in November.
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Media Bias at National Conventions Sparks Caller Outcry
LEN PARADISE objects to perceived slant in ABC CBS NBC and CNN coverage of the Republican convention while praising C-SPAN for unbiased review, urging viewers to switch for full context. The letter highlights audience demand for balanced reporting and concerns over media agendas.
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Kindness to animals as moral test of civilization
From the start, humans hold dominion over animals with responsibility for welfare. Cruelty reveals character defects and predicts violence toward people. The piece urges churches and members to acknowledge the link and promote humane treatment as a measure of educated character.
Walsh clarifies fast track vs free trade bills in Congress
Rep James T. Walsh explains the fast track bill, passed last year, allowed talks with Canada and Mexico under Carla Hills. He has not taken a position on the North American Free Trade Act, the proposed free trade bill, as no vote has occurred. He cites two labor-backed measures to shield Central New York jobs from unfair trade.
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Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
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