Death by DWI Devastates Community and Fans
A reflective obituary style piece recounts the deaths from drunk driving in Onondaga County, including Billy Martin and several local victims. It honors victims like Focy, Rose Marie Casimiro, Donna Clark, and Irene Gallt, stressing the personal losses to families and the broader societal impact of drunk driving.
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Geach
Uwi Wabi Gugat Huta
Yankee
Billy Martin
Bingnaritun
Hmh
AL Unui
Wein Rieu
Focy
Sabell
Kieschler & Mbl
Uenking
Syracuse
Donna Clark
Vasil
Irene Gallt
Onondaga County
Spirit of Giving: Fire Victims Need Your Help
Central New Yorkers highlighted in Spirit of Giving face hardship after December 25 blaze tore through 17 Syracuse homes. Eleven children among the victims lost furniture gifts and clothes. Red Cross aids but calls for community help to restore lives. Volunteers like Terry Nelson, Michael Graham, and Gloria Dykes model giving.
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Terry Nelson
Michael Graham
Gloria Dykes
The
Red Cross
Secrecy in Death Fight Sparks Call for Open Justice
The piece argues secrecy in fatal incidents harms justice, urging identity disclosure of involved drivers and suspects. It cites a Clay tavern death after a punch, noting police kept a suspect unnamed for 15 hours, though the public demanded transparency and accountability.
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Clay
Panama Canal Treaties spark reader outrage and questions
A Syracuse reader cites the 1977 Panama Canal Treaties as unconstitutional and asks why Congress and President Bush approved them without a Senate vote. The letter also condemns light news coverage and calls for public action, highlighting past DUI cases and a fatal accident involving Trene Gallt and others.
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Jimmy Carter
Congress
Bush
Panama
Carter
United States Senate
Dispute Over Swim Meet Coverage At Nottinghams State Meet
A reader protests mischaracterization of Sable Helu from Nottingham High School for the state meet held November 17 18 in New York. The reporter described a shaky 20 yard freestyle while Helu earned third in the 200 and later claimed 500 free time. The complaint argues third place is excellence and Should not be downplayed.
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New York
Nottingham High School
Sable Helu
Helu
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