Cuomo's Nixonian push to shred 12 years of papers
Cuomo orders destruction of internal memos and policy files from his 12 year tenure despite archives protests. He limits release to press releases and veto materials, while Pataki transition aides fear loss of crucial documents. Critics call the move Nixonian and dangerous to public understanding.
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Mario Cuomo
State
Cuomo
Coxes
Thomas Mills
State Archives
George Pataki
Pataki
Capitol
Cease-fire holds in Northern Ireland this Christmas
A Belfast cease-fire by the Irish Republican Army in September and Protestant groups in October brings a calm, festive mood to Northern Ireland. Tourists fill streets, troops ease security checks, and residents describe a surprising peace as talks continue in Belfast Dublin and London.
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Prince of Peace
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Belfast
Mary Kearney
Knight-Ridder
Dick Polman
RUC
Brian
Dublin
London
The New Auditor Stepping off on the wrong foot
Syracuse elect Mind Lewis as city auditor but faces backlash over swearing in on Christmas day. The plan costs $150 to heat City Hall for guests, and Lewis vows to forgo a $1,600 raise next year, arguing the move sends the right message despite critics.
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Syracuse
Lewis
City Hall
Pentagon pork waste and duplication cited by critics
Richard Gardner argues Pentagon duplication costs billions, citing parallel forces and missions from the Gulf War era. He notes Air Force B 52 cruise missile missions and Navy Tomahawks as examples and calls for cutting waste before social program cuts. He cites Robert L. Borosage and Scott Shuger in support.
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Robert L. Borosige
the Nation
Air Force
Iraq
Navy
New Statesman and Society
West Point
Scott Shuger
The
Washington Monthly
Pentagon
Richard Gardner
Syracuse
Pataki tax cut stance praised amid deficits
Robert J. McNamara critiques Thomas Hanley's letter praising Pataki's decision not to cut income taxes by 25 percent. He argues such a cut is extravagant, questions the deficit justification, and doubts whether Pataki underestimated New York's fiscal gap. The letter appeared in the December 13 Herald-Journal.
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Herald-Journal
Pataki
Thomas Hanley
George Pataki
Hanley
Mr. Pataki
New York
Robert J. McNamara
Syracuse
High taxes aid open space in New York state
In a humorous local letter Donald A. Windsor of Norwich argues high taxes keep upstate New York less crowded. He says population control comes from tax policy and urges readers to view tax time as a contribution to preserving open space.
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New York
New York State
Donald A. Windsor Norwich
Season for tolerance and freedom of religion in society
A speaker denounces ongoing religious intolerance while affirming freedom of religion as a foundational right. The message argues against coercive control within faiths and against denigrating others with different beliefs, citing history like the Crusades and urging respect, equality, and peaceful coexistence.
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Talso
Contradictions in Holiday Desires From Old Christmas Nostalgia
A reflection on festive yearnings that fuse antique rituals with modern gadgets. The piece contrasts Grandma’s wood stove and bakeware with jet travel and plastic toys, then contemplates shifting perspectives toward timeless peace and a revived nativity message.
Christmas Carols Stir Controversy Over Christ Lyrics
A Rhode Island parent complained the word Christ in a Christmas carol offended non Christians leading the school superintendent to order changes after years of singing it as written. Since then similar stories about challenges to carols and pastors abound. The writer urges constructive acts like visiting nursing homes or shelters to share gifts and time.
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Herald-Journal
Rhode Island
Christ
Antwerp
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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L. Peter Lyman
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
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Grandpa
Grandma
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