In Our Opinion No Middle Tough Choices in El Salvador
The United States must choose a middle way between right and left in El Salvador or risk further turmoil. Haig fires ambassador Robert White signaling support for civilian military forces. Landowners fund extreme groups such as ORDEN with 20 000 to 40 000 farm workers, while right wing bands White Hand and White Warriors Union operate nationwide. The National Guard demands pay to protect peasant cooperatives and Treasury police use blackmail. Leftist groups align with a Soviet timetable per recently captured documents.
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United States
el Salvador
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Robert White
Carter Administration
Reagan
Democratic National Organization
ORDEN
National Guard
White Hand
White Warriors Union
Treasury Police
Budget axe targets dairy farmers and subsidies in Reagan era
The piece argues Reagan cuts will hit subsidized groups from dairy parity and milk supports to oil refiners and farm aids. It notes US purchases of surplus dairy products, inflation concerns, and calls for inflation control amid economic strain and aid debates abroad. It warns of political shifts as guerrilla violence and upheaval persist in a coffee-producing country and stresses cautious aid aligning with reform efforts.
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Reagan
Sam
U.S
Assembly task force flags Tonawanda radioactive waste plan
The Assembly Task Force on Hazardous Substances reports that the U.S. Army authorized pumping 37 million gallons of radioactive waste from atomic bomb work into shallow wells in Tonawanda. Linde Air Products received the contract to disguise the contamination source, while lawmakers push for the U.S. government to pay for cleanup rather than taxpayers.
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The
Assembly Task Force
U.S. Army
Tonawanda
Linde Air Products
Assembly
Stanley Fink
Daniel P. Moynihan
Robert Abrams
Uncle Sam
Maurice Hinchey
Environmental Committee
New York State
U.S
Opinion letter argues vigilante program as police alternative
Wendy Taylor and Frances Hunter urge reconsideration of police methods and the establishment of coordinated planning for new mental health facilities. They criticize current approaches and warn about impacts of court actions on trained officers and residents. The letter cites facilities in Syracuse and calls for a year long vigilante trial as a provocative alternative.
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Wendy Taylor
Cazenovia
Reader Letter Defends REO Speedwagon Concert Crowd
A reader challenges an editorial on the REO Speedwagon show, defending the mostly teen crowd, praising police crowd control, and questioning calls for extra security and use of venues like the Carrier Dome for such events. The letter asks why the concert wasn’t at Syracuse University and accuses the editorial of bias.
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Syracuse University
Carrier Dome
Captioning lapse at Reagan inaugural speech sparks concern
A reader argues the inaugural speech was not signed as announced and was to be captioned. The captioning stopped mid speech and resumed near the end. Mrs Walters was correct to voice concern.
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ABC
Reagan
Governor Carey’s 24 Hour Bars and Liquor Store Plan
A Fayetteville reader attacks Governor Carey’s push to let wine and whiskey be sold in grocery stores, keep bars open 24 hours, and abolish the State Liquor Authority. The writer argues the plan harms small businesses, raises prices, and increases drunken driving enforcement costs, calling the scheme a political revenue grab. The letter asserts personal support for sensible governance and criticizes the Albany stance.
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Albany
A. V. Moore
Fayetteville
Veterans praise VA hospital care in city letter
A letter writer commends the VA hospital for its outstanding care. She recounts her husband Patrik Tezzini’s multiple stays, most recently January 13, with ambulance arrival and prompt treatment by medical staff. She defends staff against complaints and thanks them for swift, excellent service.
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Patrick Tezzini
Veterans Remembered and Honored by Fulton Reader
A Fulton letter from Jeanne Lalik expresses gratitude to Vietnam veterans, recalling the war’s presence and honoring their service. She condemns neglect of veterans and condemns homage to hostages, urging respect for those who served.
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Jeanne Lalik
Fulton
Neighborhood Watch 58 asks mayor to push back Hutchings center plan
Stop home To Mayor Lee Alexander please object to Hutchings Psychiatric Center group facility at 2103 S Geddes St. Neighborhood Watch 58 represents 2400 homes urging residents time to examine changes and effects, noting no timely discussion provided and requesting extra time before the Feb 7 deadline. Area hosts four nearby group facilities including a Catholic Charities home.
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West Onondaga
Stolp Avenue
Lee Alexander
Syracuse
Neighborhood Watch 58
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
S. Geddes St
Catholic Charities
Never Again Dear President Reagan Hostage Amnesty Demanded
A letter blasts President Reagan over the Iran hostage crisis urging no repeats and demanding punishment for any group or nation that jeopardizes American citizens. It calls for freeing hostages and reclaiming Iranian assets while condemning corporate greed and foreign conglomerates manipulating outcomes.
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Reagan
Hit
A For En
NY debates a centible welfare hike in Albany
In Albany a 22 cent daily rise in welfare grants sparks a high stakes debate among major leaders. Governor Carey backs 10 percent annual increases and Assembly Speaker Fink supports more aid while opponents warn of rising costs and incentives to work. Party lines and officials highlight broader poverty issues beyond pennies.
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Mary Fiess
Albany
New York
New York State
Capitol
Hugh Carey
Senate
Warren Anderson
Democratic Assembly
Stanley Fink
New York City
Assembly
James Emery
Carey
Emery
Anderson, Fink
Edward Regan
Regan
Legislature
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Kruger
Alvin
William D. Cotter
Philip A. Hofmann
Edward B. Sabine
Jerome ©. Cooley
Debor
C. Crovier
Maria Rossi
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Arnold Burdick
Carl J. Swae
Cuba
East Germany
Czechoslovakia
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Carter
R.clark
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