Shooters and lobby clash after Lennon and Reagan events
In Our Opinion an Washington group Handgun Control Inc. gains political sway against the gun lobby led by the NRA. The article notes lingering impact after Lennon’s death and Reagan’s near assassination as pressure grows for stricter federal gun laws.
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John Lennon
New York
Reagan
Handgun Control Inc
Congress
National Rifle Association
Capitol Hill
Co op buying saves Onondaga County taxpayers money
Eight towns Syracuse city and the county school district join a fuel purchasing co op to save taxpayers 190508 dollars. The plan runs through 1982 with options to extend and invites other municipalities. County officials explore bulk buying for road salt and urge all eligible districts to participate to cut duplication of services.
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Onondaga County
Syracuse
Richard G. Sheeran
John Mulroy
Ham Radio Alerts Reach 2000 Oswego Homes Near Reactors
Since the first of the month ham operators have distributed zone alert radios to about 2,000 Oswego County homes beyond the siren system but within 10 miles of nuclear reactor sites. The radios warn of weather emergencies and are delivered with a 45 minute instruction period, a common part of amateur operators community service.
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Oswego County
Handgun Control group grows with broad support
Handgun Control Inc. reports a surge in backing after the Lennon and Reagan incidents, with contributors up over 130 percent this year and about 150,000 donors, up from 65,000 in 1980. The group aims to raise as much as 600,000 dollars for anti-handgun campaigns in 1982, launching a One Million Strong supporter drive and a provocative poster contrasting handgun deaths worldwide.
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Handgun Control Inc
Reagan
Charles Orasin
Jeremy Gaunt
Handgun Control
Orasin
Japan
Great Britain
Switzerland
Canada
Israel
Sweden
West Germany
United States
New Jersey: Industrial Might and Rural Charm United
A compact portrait of New Jersey as densely populated yet forested and farmed, a manufacturing hub second in chemicals and major pharma, described as both a corridor between New York and Philadelphia and a state with high per capita income and rapid corporate relocation including AT&T. The piece contrasts bustling factories with pastoral landscapes and notes scenic beaches and wildlife preserves near urban centers.
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Associated Press
New Jersey
U.S
Hawaii
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
New York City
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
National Geographic Magazine
America
Japan
Midwest
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American Telephone and Telegraph
New Jersey's Growth Sparks Federal Moratorium on Construction
New Jersey, described as two thirds forest and farmland and the nation’s top pharmaceutical manufacturer, hosts Giants football at a Meadowlands stadium with Cosmos soccer. Rapid casino gambling spurred land speculation, prompting a 1979 construction moratorium by federal and state authorities to curb runaway growth.
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Giants
Yankee Stadium
Meadowlands
Cosmos
Atlantic City
Opinion on SU Orangewomen basketball and budget cuts
The piece argues that women's basketball should be valued for competitive play rather than glamour. It defends functional uniforms, urges positive fan support, and questions expensive campus additions amid Reagan era budget cuts.
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SU Orangewomen
Earned its wings a holiday note to Eastern Air Lines
Barbara Broddus of North Syracuse thanks Eastern Airlines executives and Linda Shourds of Miami for correcting a Christmas vacation reservation canceled in error by the computer. She now has reservations and looks forward to future flights with Eastern.
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Eastern Airlines
Linda Shourds
Miami
Fla
Eastern
Barbara Broddus
North
Syracuse
Loss of Paul M. Fitzgerald sign prompts tribute
Local 624 UAW members and retirees mourn the missing sign bearing Paul M. Fitzgerald's name. Eugene Leimer of Syracuse urges a concerted effort to replace the sign quickly to restore the building’s prestige and recognize Fitzgerald’s efforts for union improvement and senior citizens nationwide.
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UAW
Paul M. Fitzgerald
Paul
Best Gift of All at Christmas by Dorothy Weynberg
A nostalgic holiday note from Dorothy Weynberg celebrating Christmas as the best gift of love and friendship. The piece paints bright scenes of wreaths, carols, snow, and festive cheer while emphasizing kindness and shared warmth throughout the season and into the new year.
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Santa Claus
Dorothy Weynberg
Syracuse
Carping critics mock Casey and Reaganomics ideas
Critics claim CIA Director Casey profits from insider information to grow his wealth while supporting tax funded access to tips. They argue the wealthier benefiting from hints will trickle down to others under Reaganomics.
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CIA
William Casey
Reagant
Casey
Reaganomics
Reagan era access mandates criticized in taxpaying Republican voice
A Republican expresses relief that the Reagan administration no longer requires ramps, wide doors, and other accessibility measures for handicapped persons in federal buildings, framing it as an easing of federal mandates.
Auer Initiative Credits Court Ruling on State Bonds
Vincent Tauro of Liverpool lauds state Sen Martin Auer for a Supreme Court ruling that New York City should not benefit from bonds paid by upstaters. The decision would lower electric bills next year and could spur future business.
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Upstate
Martin Auer
Supeme
New York
Northern Ireland paradox why violence blocks any sense
The piece reflects on Ireland’s historic ties to Britain and the complex fault lines in Northern Ireland. It recalls Irish soldiers in World War I, the 1960s onward Troubles, and sectarian distrust in Ulster. It notes protests, killings, and the long road to reconciliation, arguing peace depends on ending the cycle of violence.
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Ireland
England
Spain
France
Germany
Britain
Somme
Dublin
America
Border
Northern Ireland
Massachusetts
New York
Virginia
Presbyterian Church In
Irish Republican Army
Maze
IRA
Ulster
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