Supreme Court to hear Falwell v Flynt libel appeal
The case centers on Hustler magazine parodies of evangelist Jerry Falwell alleging incest with his mother. A jury awarded Falwell emotional distress with appeals court upholding. Flynt argues First Amendment protection. The piece discusses potential wide implications for satire and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jerry Falwell
Larry Flynt
Flynt
Hustler
Falwell
Fat
U.S. Court of Appeals
Syracuse Deserves No Credence In EPA Dirty Air List
Editorial says EPA ranking of Syracuse 25th for dirty air is based on two year old CO readings from a single hot spot now resolved. DEC notes current readings are normal and EPA delays deadlines due to city pleas, urging moving meters to skew results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Environmental Protection Agency
Syracuse
Feds
Uncle Sam
State Department of Environmental Conservation
DEC
EPA
Playboy
National Rifle Association
NRA
Secret Service
Ri W. Weiskopf
Local leaders urged to unite for county progress
Bill Sanford, incoming head of the Onondaga County Legislature, invites federal state county and city officials to a brainstorming session to set aside party differences and act as a team for Syracuse and Onondaga County. He compares the effort to crew teamwork aiming for regional welfare over partisan politics. If successful, residents will owe him and the officials a debt of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Pirro
Onondaga County
Bill Sanford
Sanford
Syracuse
Onondega
Thstrict
Liverpool
US Apartheid War Backers Face Growing Opposition
A letter-writer contrasts US support for South Africa's apartheid regime with rising domestic opposition. It argues Reagan Bush policy arms Pretoria through UNITA, aiding Namibia and Angola's subjugation while urging black and white Americans to demand policy change. The piece links tax dollars to weapons to sustain racism and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Angola
UNITA
Imperial Portugunes
Pretoria
Namibia
Unita Contras
U.S
Africa
America
Reagan Gorbachev talks peace amid Pearl Harbor echoes
The speaker recalls December 7 and warns Congress of political inaction as Reagan meets Gorbachev to pursue peace. They argue Japan’s past plans and Soviet leverage show risks of delay and urge firm stance in negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Gorbachev
Pearl Harbor
Congress
College controls games rights in response to SU letter
Local letters defend Syracuse University broadcast rights, noting SU governs airings for its sports. WSYT manager Thomas M Disinger and officials argue decisions reflect SU athletic department policy and top teams. The piece mentions limited SU football TV and basketball coverage figures and urges appreciation for university stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tespone
Syracuse University
TV68
Espns
Syracuse
Mantey
Dome
Thomas M. Disinger
WSYT
Local letters policy limits and edits described
A legible notice explains that unsigned letters are not published and that writer identities may be withheld. It notes space limits require editorial shortening, preserving thrust while removing extraneous material, and that in 30 days the policy aims to keep the writer's main point intact.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Seth
Arthur Jenkins
Joan Hereld
Stephen Rogers
Timothy 9. Bunn
Donald P. Pickard
EAD
Geiter
Helms
Deaver
Michael K. Deaver
Ara Howse
Vow Te Wia
Jamence
Dale Carnegie
Macey
Mica
Hyihats
Jordan-Elbridge Central School
Sherri
Shawn Bardo
Karla Weller
Betty Bewiet
Warners
Syracuse Express
Las Vegas
Syracuse Orange
Express
Greg Fortzline
Gpees Pec Hat
Shirley A. Stout
SAJ
Stan Goldberg
Baldwinsville
Ronald Stott
Assemblyman
Ron
Jong
College Controls
Lam
Robert F. Malek
Malek
Onondaga Community College
Auracie
Nondaga County
Prof. Malek
OCC Foundation Inc
N.Y
Robert F. Malek Sehalarehin
Melvin N
Zimmer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!