Reagan to mend rift with Israel under Shamir
The Reagan administration moves to repair relations with Israel as tensions ease after 18 months of strain stemming from Israel’s Lebanon invasion. U.S. concerns include Marines’ massacre, Syrian intransigence, Iran’s regime, and Palestinian instability, shaping policy choices ahead.
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Xmas dolls and Reagan Shamir deal draw mixed cheers
A toy giveaway in a Pennsylvania hospital eases doll frenzy amid Christmas hype while a Reagan Shamir accord expands U S Israeli military ties. The pact lifts the bomb embargo despite concerns over Lebanon, West Bank, and Palestinian self-determination, prompting questions about U S commitments and the path to peace.
Reagan challenges Congress over El Salvador policy
President Reagan accuses Congress of inaction on foreign policy and vetoes a bill tying aid to El Salvador to a six month human rights certification. The move challenges congressional power over the purse and could prompt tougher questions on aid, reform, and anti communist support.
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What if By Mark Russell
Satirical riff imagines historic figures reframing famous quotes to fit modern concerns. It lampoons political rhetoric with playful twists, including references to liberty, burdens, and weekend mercy, while threading in contemporary consumer culture and international tension.
Bum rap for D and Amato in U S defense debate
Samuel S Stratton and William G Sammonds defend Sen Alfonse D Amato against criticism over funding for a binary nerve agent program. They argue fear of nuclear and chemical warfare requires a modern arsen al and point to lessons from World War II and recent conflicts to justify maintaining deterrent capabilities.
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Reassessing Deterrence Policy and World Peace
Elbert M Beamer of Fabius argues that both the United States and Russia rely on a fragile deterrence strategy. He questions whether decades of peace are genuine and warns of a fear filled world shaped by weapons buildup. He calls for a reevaluation of national policy to move beyond mere survival.
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Gratitude to Community Hospital Floor Five Staff
Thank you to the doctors and nurses of floor five in Community Hospital for the excellent care I received while a patient recently. I also wish you all a very happy festive season.
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Accessible route buses prove cheapest way for disabled riders
The writer rebuts Harold Berman and Ann Buckley arguing that accessible route buses are the cheapest, most effective means to serve disabled people. They note only 12 000 dollars of a 147 000 bus cost covers the lift and highlight driver salaries and fuel for Call a Bus. They suggest coordinating routes and homebound services could serve more riders and free space for others.
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Ann Buckley
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Grod downplays nuclear scare theory in The Day After debate
The commentator rejects fear-based disarmament messaging, arguing Revelation 20 foresees a populated earth after Christ’s millennial reign. He asserts the end of life on Earth is not to be decided by Reagan or Andropov but by God, and warns against frightening the public into disarmament.
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Horror film debate on youth and violence in media
A television talk show features concerned parents criticizing access to adult and X rated movies for children. The discussion touches on crime, violence in films, and the impact on public morality, noting schizophrenia prevalence and calling for filmmaker compassion.
Actress Delivers Courageous Syracuse Stage Performance
Syracuse newspaper notes an acclaimed actress faced tragedy when her husband, a longtime director, died the morning of Thanksgiving eve. She performed to a standing room crowd in a play about loss, honoring her late spouse with steadfast resolve.
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Honoring Martin Luther King and a Missing Signature
A November letter praises MLK and the Martin Luther King holiday, notes a missing signature, argues presidents deserve varied recognitions, and asserts King helped avert civil strife while criticizing media portrayals like soap operas and The Day After for distorting reality.
Team Effort Acknowledges Syracuse Cable Live Game Season
Dave Cohen of Syracuse Cablesystems thanks the team administrators sponsors officials players coaches and production staff for their role in the first season of live prime time cable game of the week. He credits Walt Black Jack Griffin and Dick Bader for persuading schools and teams and praises Syracuse University facilities sponsors and the Syracuse Newspapers for coverage.
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Syracuse Symphony Leader Applauds Editorial
Longtime supporter and former board chairman Richard C Pietrafesa commends the November 20 editorial for its factual, fair, and insightful treatment of the issue, praising the newspaper for serving the community well.
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