Smith plan would fund DWI crackdown with local rebates
In 1980 Onondaga County DA's office handled 1,825 cases, up 600. A 1978 program screens drunken drivers for alcoholism to curb DWI. Sen William Smith proposes STOP DWI to send fines back to counties, designate coordinators, and fund law enforcement, rehabilitation, and education. First DWAI from 50 to 250, later fines up to 500 and 1500, plus mandatory jail for revocation suspensions.
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Onondaga County District Attorney’s
D.A
William T. Smith
Big Flats
Senate
Smith
New York State
Sen. Smith
Onondaga County
Arms plan to boost US defense spending in 82 and 83
Defense Secretary Weinberger and Budget Director Stockman push to raise arms outlays by 30 billion annually for 1982 and 1983 amid talks with Congress. GAO notes adding funds to equipment alone doesn’t guarantee gains, citing failures in MK 86 fire control, M60 tank turret reliability, and F-15 maintenance challenges. Emphasis also on retaining trained personnel with pay boosts and more stable assignments.
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Caspar Weinberger
David Stockman
Congress
House
Senate Armed Forces
Reagan
General Accounting Office
GAO
Pentagon
Senate
Political humor in touch on Clark as deputy secretary of state
The piece lampoons William J. Clark admitting limited knowledge of foreign policy. It jokes that Kenyatta never played NFL defense and notes Clark was initially offered CIA director, expressing tempered optimism about his new role.
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U.S
William 2. Clark
Jomo Kenyatta
Oakland Railors
Clark
CIA
Bleak Warning on Nuclear War and Diplomacy
A reader cites editorials from Herald-American Herald-Journal and New York Times criticizing Soviet military elite, new era tech warfare, and the risk of limited treaty progress. The piece urges urgency in diplomacy, noting AMA calls Reagan to discuss nuclear fallout and warning that time may be one year at most. Author: Louis Nesbit of Syracuse.
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Herald-American
Kremlin
Harrison Salisbury
United States
Peking
American Medical Association
Ronald Reagan
Herald-Journal
New York Times
Louis Nesbit
Syracuse
Revealed U S Reflections on Iran After 444 Days
A speaker describes deep anger toward Iran and its leaders, saying strong emotions evolved from amazement to despair and patient hope. The text claims Americans harbor festering hatred and doubts that normal relations will return for many people after 444 days.
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Iran
Carey’s NY drink policy move eyed for 24 hour licenses
In a critique of New York governance, the piece argues Governor Carey would decontrol alcohol to address after hours drinking in downstate clubs. It warns he should broaden focus beyond downstate interests and prove statewide leadership before aiming for national prominence.
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New York
Fdr
Dewey
Rockefeller
Carey
Downstate
Westchester
Elderly Urges Protection as Social Security Cuts Discussed
Readers argue against proposals to cut Social Security and remove subsidies, warning that seniors receiving 3000 to 5000 dollars yearly will struggle with rising prices. They urge cutting politicians' salaries instead and demand continued access to subsidized housing and food stamps for the elderly dependent on Social Security.
Gasoline Decontrol Hits Low Income Workers Hard
ROCCO LOIACONO of East Syracuse argues that large air carriers fund political campaigns to end price controls, increasing fuel costs for retirees and the poor working class who must drive to work. He urges readers to pressure congressmen to cut gasoline prices and criticizes slow income tax relief promised by the government.
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U.S.A
Anti-Drunken Driving Campaign Cites Film Support
Mrs. Janet Besse of CCADD Syracuse thanks Tarky Lombardi and NY RSD for backing the Cornell produced DWI film Until 1 Get Caught used by Onondaga County residents. The letter notes Senate Task Force support for tougher laws and opposes Gov Carey’s proposals to extend bar hours and liquor sales.
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ToSen
Tarky Lombardi
CCADD
New York State Organization
Rsd-Nys
Cornell
Onondaga County
Syracuse
Publicbrary
Senate
Dwland
Janet Besse
Welcome home chant for returning POWs and their families
A 1972 dedication by Roosevelt Baums honors former hostages and POWs. It thanks them for sacrifice and welcomes them home, recalling memories and honoring those who did not return while offering ongoing support and prayers.
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Altho
Roosevelt Baums
Syracuse
Call for Visitors Brightens Nursing Home Lives
Mrs Robert Jennings of Bridgeport urges readers to visit elderly residents in nursing homes or hospitals. She notes many are alert and look forward to contact from loved ones, as such visits can brighten their days and prevent them from feeling forgotten.
Nudge replaces shove in human rights policy debate
William Safire surveys shifts in U S stance on human rights from 1975 to the Reagan era. He contrasts Carter era absolutism with earlier detente and Kissinger diplomacy, and weighs Ernest Lefever’s cautious approach to guiding allies toward reform while avoiding moral compromise.
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Jimmy Carter
Ford
Reagan
Carter
Soviet Union
Third World
Latin America
South Africa
Max Kampelman
Madrid
Ernest Lefever
Human Rights Department
State
Lefever
Chile
South Korea
United States
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Edward 8. Sobing
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Jerome O. Cooley
Delia C. Crozier
Maria Rossi
Samuel J. Vaccare
Arnold Burdick
Carl J. See
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Ty Fust
THE
Herald Company
Post
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
Abbott
Cuy
Alvin G. Fenner
William Mnday
Harald £. Addington
Aney
David R. Kaczerowski
National
Grams
Mark Russe
Righ
Sgt. O'Houlihan
Onur
Armed Forces
All of
Rocco Loiacono
East
Tarky
Robert Jennings
Bridgeport
William Safire
Washington
Wither
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
United Nations
Kissinger-Ford
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