Public lands trust under scrutiny and Watt’s plan debated
In Our Opinion, the piece criticizes James Watt, secretary of the Interior, for delaying wilderness protections and exploring oil and gas leases in federal lands. It argues Watt’s stance risks exploitation, quotes his remarks, and contrasts his approach with advocates for preservation, urging presidential attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heé
Fagan
Captain Hook
James Watt
Interioro Department
Fedetl
Watt
Congress
House
Senate
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Interior Department
Independence and power in the Soviet Union a 60 year view
A retrospective on the USSR's 60th anniversary, tracing the 1917 revolution, the 1922 formation, and Lenin’s early blueprint for a voluntary union. It notes the Brezhnev Doctrine, interference in client states, and the oppression and hardships under Stalin Khrushchev and Brezhnev regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
All-Russia Congress of Soviets
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
U. S
Vladmimir Lenin
Lenin
Soviet Bloc
Kremlin
Czechoslovakia
Afghanistan
Poland
Krushchev
Brezhnev
U.S.S.2
Solidarity Union
U.S.S.R
Middle East parties weigh Reagan peace plan amid mixed reactions
The Reagan blueprint for Middle East peace draws cautious interest from moderate Arab states while the PLO, Syria and Israel reject it. Egypt backs the plan but wants Israel to withdraw from Lebanon. Jordan and Saudi Arabia show cautious support. The Fez plan proposes 1967 withdrawal, dismantling settlements, and an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reagan
Middle East
Palestine Liberation Organization
Syria
Israel
Camp David
U.S
United States
West Bank
Gaza
Jerusalem
Fez
Morocco
East Jerusalem
In Your Opinion Brush Too Broad On Cultural Judgment
An opinion piece critiques Mario Rossi for oversimplifying culture and values. It argues that the information age reshapes public judgment of leaders and artists, defends rock and jazz as valid art forms, and links public radio funding to audience support rather than taxpayer funds. It also notes WCNY’s reduced jazz air time due to listener contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Rossi
Rossi
Ruth
Gehrig
DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Bjorn Borg
Public Radio
WCNY
ACLU Defends Killer, Not Unborn Life, Critics Say
The speaker questions why the ACLU spends vast sums to fight for a convicted killer while failing to defend unborn humans against abortion. They argue the Constitution guarantees life and wonder how the court and organization interpret the right to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
America
Supreme Court
Bloodmobile at North Syracuse Masonic Temple aids holiday needs
The Onondaga District Bloodmobile at the North Syracuse Masonic Temple collected 75 pints of blood. Fred Green and Ron Kamp organized the event with the Red Cross and volunteers, aided by Masons, families, and friends to help others have a merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Syracuse Masonic Temple
Onondaga
Fred Green
Ron Kamp
Red Cross
Jazz Alive program praise from WCNY supporter
A devotee of classical and jazz music praises WCNY FM and Ray Boyce Jazz Alive for extraordinary efforts. The writer notes volunteer pledge work, talent from Syracuse Symphony figures, and free performances, calling Jazz Alive the best Boyce produced despite a disappointing period with a phone rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wcny-Fm
Ray Boyce
Boyce
Syracuse Symphony
Chia
Cartoon Critique Calls Editorial Tone Offensive to Leaders
Reader condemns a December editorial cartoon as in very bad taste. The missive urges the editors to rethink policy and to return to schooling for a refresher course in manners, citing bishops and a congressman and mentioning HUD.
Hunger and bigotry gain held in tough year
Washington writer warns of a stagnant economy with job losses and rising deficits while urging defense against hunger and rising racial polarization. He cites hunger as a slow death, notes government food programs, and warns against demagogues exploiting recession to widen prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ernest F. Hollings
D-S.c
South Carolina
Hollings
America
WIC
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Pigeons Feeding in Parks Delay Message Drop
A brief note describes pigeons eating prompts in park areas causing delays in receiving messages. The scene notes curious birds near benches, with observers awaiting new deliveries from nearby kiosks and landmarks.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
THE
Herald Company
Clinton Square
Syracuse
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
William D. Cotter
Timothy D. Bunn
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
Public Lands’ Trustee Y T
Gaylord Nelson
Wilderness Society
Wisconsin
Pitehial Department
Hungary
Stalin
Nazi Germany
Germany
Russia
West
Jean Mayer
Tufts University
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