Seaway Debate Drives Winter Navigation Push
In a stance echoed by former Sen Adlai E Stevenson and Sen Charles Percy Illinois lawmakers urge year round operation of the St Lawrence Seaway. The device aims to extend a nine month season from mid March to mid December and mirror winter navigation advances seen by Finns and Russians via air bubbler technology to counter ice.
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Williams recants page scandal and reforms urged
Leroy Williams once claimed congressmen pursued relations with pages, but he now says those tales were rumors. He cites lack of supervision for youths aged 14 to 18 working on the Hill and notes his own struggles with alcohol and psychiatric treatment. Congress may tighten the page system, extend page ages, limit terms, and provide supervised housing, while the panel studies illicit sex and drug abuse among members.
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Political Humor No Day of the Week Clothes Dress Down
A humorous note questions dressing on a weekday, joking about not having ten outfits for any day. The quip playfully riffs on preparation and wardrobe limits in casual political chatter.
Senate Money and Stuntmen in Sob Aide to Gym Idea
The piece mocks a Senate attempt to vote more than 700000 for a third NASIUM for themselves. It jokes about senators hosting sessions in a gym to learn filibuster and rope skipping while critiquing lavish bar bills and the proliferation of office buildings. It compares political stunts to movie stuntmen and their fall from grace.
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Empire State Games In Syracuse Highlight Year Round Ice Need
In Syracuse this month the Fifth Annual Empire State Games showcased local talent and the economy while calling for a year round ice rink to aid ice hockey players. Central New York lags behind Buffalo, Rochester and Long Island as skaters lose practice time compared to year round facilities. Emily Dimicco of Liverpool voices broader social concerns on housing, wages, and security alongside sport issues.
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Controllers courage in Washington sparked loyalty and fires
The speaker lauds air traffic controllers as brave and honorable amid Washington wrangling. They stood by their union despite consequences while President Reagan is accused of double standards, breaking promises, and acting like a king as vacations continue.
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Best Medicine on Earth Is Mirth Says Dorothy Weynberg
Dorothy Weynberg of Syracuse says laughter is the best therapy and a gift that lifts spirits. She urges people to share jokes and laughter to brighten life.
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Syracuse
Townsend Towers and Harrison House Face Rent Hike Dispute
Townsend Towers and nearby Harrison House confront a proposed sharp rent increase. Residents denounce the hike as excessive, noting Townsend Towers would bear higher rates than Harrison House and expressing widespread concern about affordability.
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Cadwell Defends Stance On Capital Punishment In Letter
Solvay resident Stanley W. Cadwell replies to criticism of his claim that all convicted murderers should be executed. He asserts he stands by his statements, accepts others’ opinions, and notes he signs his letters boldly, lamenting others’ lack of guts.
Death penalty defended as divine justice in letter
In a reader letter, Robert D. Stratton argues the Bible supports capital punishment, citing Exodus and the claim that God called for the death penalty for murder and never rescinded it. He condemns opposition as ignorance and urges obedience to God’s law.
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Reincarnation Belief Sparks Peace Claim in Boston Letter
A Boston reader argues that belief in reincarnation ensures peace by deterring attacks on the land of one’s rebirth. The writer signs as QE.D. from Boston, Massachusetts.
Apology demanded over NiMo Arab Nation TV commercial
Arab-American Community leaders urge Niagara Mohawk to issue a public apology for a Nine Mile Point II advertisement they call offensive. They critique the spot as depicting Arab nation representatives with a derogatory narration amid global tensions and oil concerns. The letter emphasizes broader support for arts and affordable classical concerts.
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Symphony seating plan eyed to aid Syracuse orchestra
The Herald Journal notes a financial strain on the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and proposes selling unused seats at reduced prices to boost revenue. Ideas include offering $3 to $4 concessions for seniors and students at special events, with announcements to follow.
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Unemployment Insurance Debate Sparks Policy Critique
The correspondence argues against unemployment insurance, labeling it a prepaid vacation plan for free loaders, reflecting a conservative stance aligned with President Reagan's views. AJ. Freshner.
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A Little Seary L Just Take One Day at a Time
A brief, unclear line reads like a personal note advising to take each day as it comes. No names, places, or obvious event details are present in the legible text. The readable fragment suggests a reflective or motivational sentiment.
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