Subway Clerk Harry Kaufman Fire Attack Sparks Debate
A New York subway token clerk, Harry Kaufman, died at 30 after two men doused him with flammable liquid and set him on fire in a botched robbery. The incident, linked to the film Money Train, revived debate over free expression and media responsibility.
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RULING FAVORS CRUCIBLE Stand up to Chinese government
A U S administrative law judge ruled in Crucible Metals Inc. favoring import bans on magnets allegedly copied in China with state support. The decision, awaiting ITC review and presidential approval, pressures China amid calls to uphold intellectual property and protect U S industry from cheap knockoffs.
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Cartoon Targets 174th Pilots With Cheap Shot
Reader letter critiques a Frank Cammus cartoon on the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing in the state Air National Guard. It depicts two pilots in a fighter plane with a thumbs up and an arrow to a nude female silhouette, accused of perpetuating a belief that a few bad apples spoil the whole unit. The writer defends the 174th volunteers and urges media reflection instead of bias.
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Frank Cammuspon
Herald-Journal
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Letter to editor argues Newt Gingrich muzzling debate
Norma Polmanteer of Jordan disputes the Dec 4 Herald Journal letter urging muzzling House Speaker Newt Gingrich. She states that as long as an animal brays it cannot be confused with more valuable animals in other stalls.
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Frank Adler
Herald-Journal
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Budget crisis sparks call to protect welfare programs
In a statement condemning tax cuts for the wealthy, the speaker urges Congress to preserve Welfare and Medicare Medicaid spending, arguing that trimming these programs risks human lives and harms the less fortunate during holidays. The rhetoric highlights the failure of trickle-down economics and calls for generosity toward recipients aided by government programs.
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Reason for the season in faith rather than commerce
The verse reflects on the true seasonal reason as the birth of a child gifted by God. It emphasizes divine love over fights endless greenery and shopping, attributing the message to Robert Oberst of Syracuse.
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Robert Oberst
Syracuse
Preserve SUNY and public colleges for New York state
Barbara Silverstone defends SUNY CUNY and public community colleges against a Le Moyne College critique. She argues public higher education expanded access, boosted earnings, and benefits all New Yorkers, noting private colleges rely on public funding and that division harms students and the state.
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BSUNY
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Chronicle of Higher Education
State Executive Budget
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Colin Powell
Suny Buffalo
Statue of Liberty
Beatles tribute series delights today’s youth
The Herald Journal reports a TV series honoring John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison and Ringo Starr inspires Tam an 18 year old who learned Beatle trivia recently. The four musicians wrote their own upbeat music contrasting many current bands and could appeal to new young listeners.
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Ringo
Herald-Journal
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Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Journal Herald American asks readers to send concise legible letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone number. unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published. Edits for length may occur. Mail to Letters to the Editor Harard, 1 Box 4919 Syracuse NY 13221.
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Journal Herald American
Syracuse
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