Haiti needs international action to establish democracy
The article argues Haiti’s election violence shows the military junta led by Lt Gen Namphy will not cede power. It urges a US led international effort, possibly a UN peacekeeping mission, to oversee elections and restore orderly rule, as domestic action alone cannot stop the bloodshed and chaos.
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Haiti
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Jean-Claude
Doc” Duvalier
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Henn Namphy
United Nations
Lebanon
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Refugees in detention centers face riots over deportation fears
Cuban detainees at Oakdale Louisiana and Atlanta Georgia centers include many nonviolent offenders alongside serious criminals. Tension rose after a government immigration deal with Cuba raised the prospect of imminent deportation, threatening lives and futures for those who fled eight years ago.
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Atlanta
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Cuba
United States
Castro
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U.S
No Deportation Without Full Individual Hearing
Bishop Augustin A. Roman credits the violence to reactions to the immigration agreement and says no Cuban will be sent back without a proper hearing. Justice officials pledge expedited review for undecided cases and release eligibility parity with parole, avoiding summary Havana returns.
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Oakdale
Roman
Edwin Meese
Havana
Castro
Immigration Service
Justice Department
Coaches fire chief dispute race danger at cross country meet
Philip Kaplan, MD, cites dire cold wind and numbness among runners at the statewide cross country meet at F M High School on November 22. He praises Fire Chief Whorrall for ordering a stop, notes a third race ran afterward, and questions who bears responsibility for athletes unprepared by climate and coaching.
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Artcle
Manus
New York City
Whorrall
Philip Kaplan
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Manitus
Sex scandal haunts former legislator headline praised by reader
A reader hails a Sunday's Herald American article on a former legislator as top journalism while praising the provocative headline Sex scandal continues to haunt for mer legislator. The letter defends the paper against accusations, cites political campaigning ethics, and voices support for journalist integrity despite controversy.
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Herald Amercan
Metro
Holidan
Machines as Kids Discussing New Verbal Dolls
Friday report by Karen Cain explored worries from parents and educators about verbally responsive dolls. The piece questions impacts on child attention, parent responsibilities, and messages about humans and machines, noting uncertain self and social effects on children.
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Karen Cain
Doll
Odal
Protesting Gum Use in Public Spaces
A reader named Alice Hopseké of Syracuse condemns chewing gum in public areas. The letter argues gum collects germs in the mouth and moat-like areas, contaminates surfaces, and spreads germs to others and families.
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Alice Hopseke
Sisters Seek Public Aid for Secure Catholic Retirement
In Syracuse a letter laments the destitution of Catholic sisters needing public help for a secure retirement. The writer criticizes male church authorities, praises Sisters of Stella Maris, and urges recognition of women’s leadership roles while recalling a speeding accident that killed a family dog on Ruhamah Avenue and calling for stricter enforcement to protect children.
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Syracuse
Stella Maris
Skaneateles
Ruhamah Avenue
Salina Street
Green Hills Plaza
Sherff
Thomas Kearney
Too Black White In Syracusan Artist Parseghuan’s Works
Readers debate the Christian artist Syracusan Parseghuan who calls his paintings holy. His works like Mother and Child are criticized as graphic depictions of abortion and cannibalism in a nuanced religious context.
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Anto Parseghaan
Chil
Readers urged to submit letters to the Herald journals
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit letters but will edit for length and withhold author identity if needed. Due to limited space and high volume, publication is not guaranteed and unsigned or condition-laden letters may be rejected or trimmed.
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