The Pope's Manila Visit Highlights Injustice and Activism
In Our Opinion the Pontiff's trip underscores church role in social justice. He reiterated Mexico's stance that priests are not political leaders while Philippine church leaders engage in activism against Marcos rule. He met slum dwellers, lepers, plantation workers, Muslims, and refugees, signaling a mission focused on human rights.
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John Paul II
Mexico
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
Marcos
Vatican
Manila
Pope
Philippine
Negros
Mindanao
Bataan
Round One Sales Tax Battle in Clay Suburbs
Four Clay Republican officials urge a revised sales tax formula reducing Syracuse city share from 39 to 50 percent of revenues within city limits, threatening $13.4 million in city funds and prompting outrage from Mayor Lee Alexander and city lawmakers. Suburban gains hinge on concessions on county projects, signaling looming political logrolling ahead.
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Onondaga County
Robert Tomeny
Charles Durham
Ciay
Ernest Casale
Patrick DiDomenico
Clay
Tomeny
Durham
Lee Alexander
Common Council
MacArthur Stadium
Burnet Park
Political Humor on Federal Cuts to NASA and Space
A satirical editorial mocks deep cuts to federal science, NASA, and exploration funding. It imagines Queen Isabella restricting ships and taunting Apollo era briefs, with quips about failing telescope upgrades and a NASA official lowering expectations for astronauts. The piece uses historical and pop culture figures to critique budget priorities.
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NASA
Isabella
Columbus
Madrid
Op Ed Voices Support for Community Residential Settings
Diane M Porcelli argues for dignity and rights of individuals in group home planning, urging the community to overcome stereotypes and support laws that protect residents. She cautions against government overreach while advocating moral obligation and collective responsibility. Jane Fry also emphasizes privacy and noninterference in personal matters.
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Phyllis Schiafly
Janeg
Fry
Skaneateles
Diane M. Porcelli
Syracuse University
Get Second Job To Big Ed Of Phoenix
Letter cites financial strain of $319 monthly deficit and urges a part time job. Criticizes omission of hobbies in Feb 14 correspondence and questions timing of birth control for four children. Warns that such steps could reduce expenses and avoid bankruptcy.
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Big Ed
Phoenix
Red
Poor service and shrinking full service at gas stations
A reader complains about the decline of full service at gas stations with attendants offering windshield cleaning oil checks and stamps. They lament self service becoming standard, question the meaning of mini service, and wonder if future options like mail order will return.
Drug laws drawn to defend against street drug trade
Reader criticizes New York State drug laws noting the round up and arrests as ineffective. The columnist argues patients face hurdles obtaining pain relief while illicit drugs remain readily available on the street. The piece states the law punishes the innocent without deterring offenders.
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New York State
Home Retarded persons are good neighbors editorial note
Letter writer supports The Herald Journal editorial on cooperative group homes and continued social program development. He urges ongoing responsibility from neighborhoods providers consumers and media to plan social programs with open minds and hearts.
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Herald- Journal
Reagan urged talks with industrialists to curb price spiral
Joe Damico of Syracuse argues that President Reagan should engage the nation’s big industrialists who first raise prices. He proposes establishing price controls with their cooperation and Congress to halt inflation.
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Reagan
Congress
Right and wrong Bellevue School coat theft letter to parents
A Syracuse Bellevue School parent writes about a missing light blue vest and ski jacket taken from the coat closet by a student. The daughter’s name is marked in magic marker, and the author urges the owner to return the coat after midwinter recess, appealing to parental responsibility.
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Bellevue School
Bellevue
Syracuse
Bragman Praised For Blocking Route 11 Reconstruction
Leo Leviton of Norte Syracuse lauds Assemblyman Michael J. Bragman for preventing Route 11 widening, calling it a prudent restraint that protects the North area economy, residents, and shoppers from wasteful public spending.
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Michael J. Bragman
Bragman
North Area
Leo Leviton
Norte
Syracuse
Ticklish situation for Dems
James Reston analyzes how the Reagan program shifts to Congress with a wary Democratic opposition. Byrd signals cautious cooperation while organizing advisory committees and eyeing a 1982 map of Senate races. He doubts Reagan’s grasp of policy and questions Haig’s diplomacy, urging nonpartisan talks and trust to shape foreign policy.
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James Reston
New York Times
Washington
Capitol Hill
Senate
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Reagan
Congress
Kemp-Roth
Thomas F. Eagle On
Missouri
Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Alan Cranston
California
Democratic Leadership Council
Od Byrd
Edward Kennedy
Massachusetts
Henry Jackson
Pat Moynihan
New York
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Paul Sarbanes
Maryland
Byrd
George McGovern
Frank Church
Birch Bayh
Gaylord Nelson
Haig
Carter
State Department
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Clinton Square
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Hennessey
Y Kruger
Alvin G. Fonnar
Willianz
Harold E. Addington
David R. Koczorawaki
National
William D. Cotter
Robert T. Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gar Ednorial
Edward B. Sabine
Metropolitan
Jerome O. Cooley
Deborah J. Abbot. Crozier
Mario Rossi
Lemuel J. Vaccara
Arnold Burdick
Carl J. Swaenty
Preble
Oneida Lake
By Mark Russell
Chris
Shepard
Talahassee
James Garner
Jupiter
Eks
Henry
Ai Meee
Syraqse Herald -Ournat
Joe Damico
Mike
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