Clinton Square Christmas Tree Lighting Opens Season
The 62nd Syracuse Christmas tree lights up Clinton Square tonight at 7 after carolals at 6 45 led by the All Star Band and Bernie Schmidt Singers. Mayor Lee Alexander will switch on the 55 foot spruce and 15 smaller trees as Bishop elect Harrison blesses the tree and Nativity scene with Santa and elves arriving by fire engine.
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Syracuse
Clinton Square
Lee Alexander
Bernie Schmidt
Frank J. Harrison
Santa Claus
Regents seek quantify desegregation stance in new NY education chief
Central New York regent Emlyn Griffith of Rome says the selection of a new state education commissioner should weigh desegregation philosophy, assigning 15 to 20 points on a 100 scale. He argues the appointee must show how he will apply the regents’ 10 point policy and pursue multiple desegregation approaches before hiring.
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New York
Emlyn Griffith
Rome
Women seek free listings in telephone directories
Frustrated by not listing married women's names in local telephone directories, women led by the Women's Equity Action League of Texas urge the FCC to allow free listings for adult subscribers in the same household. Dual listings would raise directory sizes and costs, with concerns over who pays for extra paper and printing.
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Women’s Equity Action League of Texas
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
New Jersey
New York
State Public Service Commission
New York Telephone
Pay Day
The columnist satire cites South Korea reducing spending and paying congressmen to cut the federal payroll. It notes the House Ethics Committee seeking an investigation and mocks the effort with references to The Mikado and a large rug to sweep facts under the rug.
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Mark Russell
South Korea
House Ethics Committee
Towns and villages oppose state tax exemption law
The Town of Manlius and three villages resist a new state rule that offers up to 50 percent tax relief for new or expanding businesses. Fayetteville Minoa and Mantius plan to opt out, while questions arise about subsidizing local firms, many small family operations struggling financially.
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Manlius
Fayetteville
Mantius
Minoa
James Diment
No draft dodger pardons promised by new commander
The letter argues that draft dodgers seeking amnesty would be pardoned under generous terms, allowing them to return and compete with Vietnam draftees. It calls readers to protest by writing to the new commander, urging action before it is too late.
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Vietnam
James L. Tucker
Fayetteville
All-Star Protest Sparks Debate Over County Football Selections
A sharp critique targets the Central Division after the annual all county football selections, arguing the process produced a travesty and calling for scrutiny of the voting and selection criteria.
All-County Picks Spark player criticism from Marcellus coach
A critic labeled all county selections as political and unfair. Marcellus tied for the league title at 5-2 while earning three first team honors. Fulton had six, Central Square five, Solvay and Oswego four each, with Marcellus linemen notably underrepresented. The letter questions justice and coach ethics.
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Marcellus
Fulton
Central Square
Mustangs
Central Square Five
Solvay
Oswego
Rans
Layoffs Prompt Question on Welfare Recipients
Reader asks why layoffs target workers while welfare recipients remain funded. Letter from David Dominick of Syracuse questions if unemployment relief should be cut when jobs vanish, citing Monroe County laying off 500 and Smith Corona reducing staff.
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Monroe County
Smith Corona
David Dominick
Syracuse
Residents urged to move back to aging home site
Years after relocation to the Loretto Geriatric Center residents are told to return to the renovated Loretto Rest Home. The letters prompt concern as residents reflect on lost furnishings and memories from the former facility.
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Loretto Rest Home
Loretto
Carter earns high marks in poll
A Harris survey of 1,330 adults nationwide finds 61 percent expect Jimmy Carter to do a good to excellent job as president-elect. Voters foresee policy to aid the disadvantaged, raise moral tone, boost trust in government, and consult with the public, while defense cuts and unemployment relief receive mixed support.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
White House
Harris
America
Carter
Elect
Defense Department
Ralph Nader
Organized Labor
Nader
Oke
Board Has Power In Syracuse Strike Debate
A reader disputes an editorial on teachers unions, arguing the North Syracuse Board had ample resources including a $50 hourly negotiator and a high paid superintendent, and that the district faced costly court losses for not honoring a 1969 contract. The letter defends the teachers’ right to negotiate their fate amid a strike.
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Board of Education
Onondaga County
North
Syracuse
OCC Drama Students Stage Doctor in Spite of Himself
OCC Studio Theater presents a compact production of Moliere's Doctor in Spite of Himself by the Onondaga Community College drama department. The performants deliver slapstick music mime and witty farce in a bright campus show praised for charm and energy.
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Onondaga Community College
Moliere
OCC
Unclear Niagara Mohawk bill rise prompts resident letter
Mrs. Fauts of Syracuse questions Niagara Mohawk Power Corp rate hike and notes a $10.51 month overcharge for 90 days. She cites the company’s 1975 uncollectible bills of over $3 million and asks how unpaid costs are shifted to paying customers.
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Niagara Mohawk
Rosemary
G. Fauts
Syracuse
Carter Rabhan ties loom in Carter campaign cover up
A long inquiry ties David Rabhan to Jimmy Carter through a hidden contributors list and gifts of travel and cash. Investigative reports allege Rabhan used mansion phone lines and political access to promote nursing home ventures, land deals, and industry influence, with ties to lawyers and figures in illegal gambling.
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Carter
Finnally
Erwin David Rabhan
Rabhan
Nicholas Horrock
New York Times
Jimmy Carter
David Rabhan
Georgia
Jeff Carter
David Rabican
Horrock
Daddy
King
Atlanta
Lander Inc
Wesley Merritt
Lander
Justice Department
Robert Lipshutz
Chuck Colson
White House
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