Hardliners win in Russia and threaten democracy
The piece notes Russia’s vote expanding presidential powers under Yeltsin while parliament shifts to nationalist Liberal Democratic Party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky. It warns of anti foreign and anti minority stances, and urges U.S. support for Russia’s fragile democratic experiment amid economic hardship and historical caution.
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Boris Yeltsin
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Yeltsin
Russia
United States
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Zhirinovsky
U.S.S.R
Alaska
Abrams On Campaign Financing Reform In New York
Outgoing State Attorney General Robert Abrams urges major reforms to reduce special interest influence. Proposals include lower contribution and spending limits, and public financing for statewide campaigns to restore voter confidence and curb perceived buyouts by big donors.
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Robert Abrams
Abrams
New York
Syracuse
Miller Fulton brewery closure hurts Volney workers and town
The Fulton plant’s shutdown endangers 900 jobs and reduces wages and tax revenue in Volney and Onondaga County. Phillip Morris cites weak beer demand and taxes while workers point to high payroll costs and union contracts. Concessions from both sides might have saved the mill.
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Fulton
Volney
Onondaga County
Phillip Morris
New York State
Miller
Editorials and letters rail at NRA blame and gambling propsal
Readers react to a Herald Journal cartoon linking the NRA to rail violence and discuss Second Amendment rights. The letters urge solutions like a city run betting parlor with proceeds to charity and commend Joycelyn Elders for drug decriminalization study.
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NRA
Bill York
Camillus
Bravo
U.S
Joycelyn Elders
Arts and amusements blur Syracuse cultural divide
In a Herald-Journal piece on November box office in Syracuse the line between entertainment and the arts blurred. The article overlooks that the arts struggle locally while popular entertainment thrives, with much revenue flowing to outsiders.
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Herald-Journal
Syracuse
Wihila Tha Ling Canawation
Crear
Biatbenn
Richard B. Pilgrim
Quindlen Defines Clinton Health Plan Choice Debate
In a Herald Journal column Anna Quindlen criticizes President Clinton for not funding abortion within a reproductive health package. She argues costs favor abortion, questions missing male options, and proposes vasectomies on demand as a step toward male involvement and taxpayer relief.
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Anna Quindlen
the Herald-Journal
Clinton
Quindlen
Readers urged to send letters to editor policy
The note invites readers to submit letters for publication and requires a daytime phone number for verification. It states unsigned letters will not be published, editors may edit for length, and provides the mailing address P.O. Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221. Readers may also call hotlines for submission or questions.
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Syracuse
N.Y
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