School Consolidation Aid or Threat for Kids
The state commissioner recommends studying 139 districts for possible consolidation to save money and expand course options. While many fear loss of community identity, the editorial supports open-minded review, urges local decision by residents, and argues consolidation could improve education and reduce costs for taxpayers.
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Thomas Sobol
Sobol
Lyncourt
Salina
DeRuyter
Brookfield
Madison County
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Oswego County
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Campaign Finance Reform Do it Now to Level the Field
The piece argues Congress must pass serious campaign finance reform in 1994 to curb incumbents' edge. Citing Common Cause figures, it notes big money advantages for House and Senate races and urges the president to push for spending limits and voluntary caps before the next elections. It stresses accountability and timely action during Clinton's early term.
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White House
George Bush
House of Representatives
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House
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Bush
Clinton
Editorial letter on television violence and censorship
Arlene M Scrivani of Fayetteville argues against violence in media and defends censoring harmful content. She critiques cultural tolerance of violent imagery, cites studies and public debates, and urges consistent standards for entertainment and free expression.
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American Family Association
Pune
NRA
AFA
Arlene M
Scrivani
Fayetteville
Pay raise sought for Syracuse disabled care staff
Direct care workers from voluntary non profit agencies in Onondaga County urge Michael Dillon and John Scott to grant a 1993 cost of living adjustment. They note long fights with stagnant pay, state employee raises due April 1, 1993, and staff taking second jobs or leaving due to insufficient wages.
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Michael Dillon
Syracuse Developmental Center
John Scott
Office of Mental Health
Onondaga County
Office of Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities
A. Hassinger
B. Corrice
Karen Bradley
T.l.bork
M.J. Logan
D. McGinnis
Anne Marie Dadey
Kim Shedd
Tina Giblin
Syracuse
Shadows on new year from Fiends For Life group
In a Syracuse message from Fiends For Life, Martha Hurlbut urges readers that abortion euthanasia and fetal tissue research cast dark shadows over the new year. She frames these issues as life and death matters affecting the voiceless and calls for truth and justice.
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Syracuse
Martha Hurlbut
Lafe Syracuse
Season of miracles on the way home from Christmas shopping
The narrator recalls festive lights in many homes lifting mood during a season of gloom. They affirm belief in miracles such as a white-bearded sleigh rider, a miraculous oil lasting days, a child born in a stable, and angels among us.
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
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