Gingrich drug allegations echo McCarthyism clash
The column blasts Newt Gingrich for unverified claims about State Department spies and White House drug history, arguing McCarthy era tactics taint politics. It urges President Clinton to demand evidence, name names, or retract. It compares Gingrich to McCarthy and urges accountability.
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Miller harassment suit settled at Miller Brewery
A racial harassment case involving 97 black workers at Miller Brewery in Fulton ends with a $2.7 million settlement. The wage and dignity costs are weighed against corporate downsizing, with emphasis on accountability from top leadership and the role of courts and fairness in workplace culture.
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Fulton
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Philip Morris
Pataki to Remove His Name From Road Sign Plans
Governor-elect George Pataki intends to omit his name from about 200 New York roadside border signs and replace Cuomo’s name with his after taking office. The change reflects budget aims and a stance against taxpayer funded self promotion, while noting similar sign name removals by Cuomo earlier.
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George Pataki
New York State
Mario Cuomo
New York
Cuomo
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Tax-cut pledge spark prompts tax protest call
A letter warns Pataki may rethink a 25 percent tax cut and cites possible layoffs while comparing him to Clinton. Readers argue taxes are too high and urge waste cuts and a tax protest march on Albany. The piece also questions malpractice costs and criticizes a tobacco billboard ban hearing turnout.
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William Keefe Syracuse
New York
Albany
Haiti, Clinton, and Winslow letter rebuttal
A reader counterpoints Winston Winslow’s Herald-Journal critique of President Clinton. The letter argues Aristide was ousted by Haiti’s military, not popular demand, that the successor regime oppressed citizens, and condemns Sen. Helms for inflammatory remarks. It asserts Clinton was elected by the people and supports the U.S. presence to liberate Haitians.
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Herald-Journal
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Winslow
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United States
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Sen
Jesse Helms
Clinton
Sen. Helms
Bill Clinton
United States of America
Prayer stance urged for early vote and stamps backing
Mrs J M Dobson asks incoming House Speaker Newt Gingrich to push a school prayer amendment for a vote within the first 100 days of the new Congress. She urges reproducing testimony from past hearings and opposes the USPS plan to skip Madonna and Christ child Christmas stamps in 1995.
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U.S. Postal Service
J.M. Dobson
Syracuse
Reader notes true costs behind Central New York Food Bank
Barton K. Feinberg of the Food Bank of Central New York responds to Dick Case’s Nov 16 column, defending operations and clarifying costs. He notes 41,000 volunteer hours monthly, 2 cent average food cost to client agencies, and $40,000 annual storage for frozen goods. He also cites state requirements and a 3 percent administrative draw, saving $45,500 in food budgets.
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Readers urged to send letters for publication
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