Hate Around the World Warns Against Domestic Bigotry
The piece condemns Hindu extremist violence in India that destroyed a 16th century mosque and sparked riots killing about 200 people. It cites rising far right extremism in Germany and deadly ethnic strife in South Africa, urging Americans to examine inward prejudice and national unity.
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India
Germany
Adolf Hiller
Berlin
South Africa
Alistair Cooke
United
Cooke
Nixon tapes may prove worth paying for
Critics reconsider the Nixon tapes and papers after ruling on ownership. The piece argues they could reveal both flaws and strategic intelligence, noting a planned attempt to link McGovern to an assassination suspect. It urges full disclosure to let taxpayers judge Nixon’s true place in history.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
White House
Alabama
George Wallace
George McGovern
Seymour Hersh
The
New Yorker
McGovern
Wallace
Arthur Bremer
McGovern- Bremer
Bremer
Landmark Theatre restoration in Syracuse praised
Volunteers and donors including the Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corp. completed a $150,000 restoration of the Landmark Theatre, preserving Tiffany glass and making the 1928 building wheelchair accessible as a spirited start to further work.
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Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corp
Ood
Bravo
State police deserve respect for daily heroism
A reader argues that New York State Police, marking 75 years, are largely honorable and serve the public with courage. They urge Syracuse newspapers to emphasize everyday trooper heroism over isolated misconduct reports, suggesting headlines focus on the 4,000 dedicated officers who protect citizens daily.
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Lice
New York State
Residency rules spark fair-play debate in Syracuse
Camillus resident Kris Bruzdzinski argues community concern over residency exemptions for city jobs while mayor appoints suburban residents to city bodies. He urges preserving Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery for jobs and local economy, family recreation, and environmental education.
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Syracuse
Carpenter’s Brook
Carpenter's Brook
Onondaga County
Kris Bruzdzinski
Camillus
Comedians Slam Gore As Quayle Echoes Persist
Michael Howser of Syracuse laments routine vice presidential jokes targeting Al Gore and Dan Quayle, urging respect for the office and calling out late night hosts for partisan ridicule while arguing for focus on issues and fair critique.
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U.S
Quayle
al Gore
Clinton-Gore
Leno
Letterman
Bookmobile Operator Says Farewell After 21 Years
Bruce W. Dickinson, longtime Bookmobile operator, bids farewell to his library community. He reflects on 21 years of service, the growth of his two daughters, and the seasons of life as he thanks friends who became family.
AIDS education in schools must be a higher priority
The writer lauds increased HIV education from 54 to 83 percent per the YRBS but notes persistent risky behaviors. New York leads AIDS cases and student participation in sexual behavior data is questioned. Training center workshops faced cancellations and a 1992 HIV AIDS guide distribution was reduced amid ongoing review.
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New York State
New York
Central New York
Nero
Jan Beaue
Syracuse
Readers urged to send concise letters with contact data
The paper invites letters to the editor and requires daytime telephone numbers for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable letters are not published. Edits for length may be made. Mailing address is P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221. For questions call (315) 470-2235.
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P.O. Box
Syracuse
N.Y
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Thomas J. Heck
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