Our Opinion on Cuomo's debut as 52nd New York governor
The piece lauds Mario Cuomo as the new New York governor sworn in during private and public ceremonies. It notes a tough budget deficit of 579 million and calls for compassionate action for the homeless and needy while praising Cuomo’s experience as secretary of state and lieutenant governor. It closes with hope that his leadership will balance the state’s finances.
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Mario Cuomo
New York State
Cuomo
New York City
Predictions for 1983 political and pop culture trends
The passage offers forecasts for July election results in Illinois and a Cook County vote recorded for the late Adlai Stevenson II. It also predicts rising disinterest in video games, a jump rope and marble sales surge, and a Christmas market book titled Political Humor By Mark Russell.
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Illinois
Cook County
Adlai Stevenson II
Memorable 83 Moment: Ed McMahon Misses Carson One-Liner
A prediction that in 1983 Ed McMahon will fail to see Johnny Carson's humor in a one liner, creating a memorable moment on The Tonight Show. The remark hints at timing and audience reaction shaping a classic TV exchanges.
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Ed McMahon
Johnny Carson
Reagan Andropov Talks On Summit Meet Debated
The piece questions White House interest in a Reagan Andropov summit while weighing the potential benefits. It notes Andropov’s cautious, positive responses and suggests face to face talks could test demagoguery versus genuine desire for nuclear arms reductions and renewed SALT START dialogue.
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U.S
Reagan
Yuri Andropov
Andropov
Moscow
Washington
White House
Larry Speakes
Leonid Brezhnev
Citizens call for action against drug dealing by youths
Parents urge neighbors and officials to report drug sellers aiding 9 to 11 year olds. The letter accuses adults of funding or ignoring child drug abuse, asks for police, sheriff, or FBI tip lines, and calls for community action to purge predators. The text shifts to critique of Israel aid and U.S. nuclear policy, urging disarmament and national pride. Kathryn L Schaab of Syracuse signs.
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U.S
Russia
United States
United States of America
Kathryn L, Schaab
Syracuse
Form of religion in debate on creation and science
A reader argues with Dr Lawless about creation versus evolution, calling creation bad science for lacking proof and questioning whether evolution is backed by fact or faith. The letter asserts science tests observable facts while noting life from non living matter remains unproven and asks if evolution is a faith-based form of religion.
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Herald American
Dr. Lawless
Sellout stain lingers in Syracuse council drama
The Syracuse Common Council Republicans react angrily to recent moves seen as sellouts. Critics contend Alexander would have appointed a relative if roles were reversed, fueling ongoing tension and distrust within the council.
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Syracuse
Israel surrounded by enemies prompts aid from US
A historical fragment asserts Israel relies on US aid because surrounded by hostile neighbors who vow to annihilate it. It claims Christians in Lebanon and Egyptians are the only Arabs not openly enemy. It imagines peace would end aid needs and let Israel pursue culture and intellect.
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Selma Abdo
Israel
U.S
United States
Gift of Tickets Aids Blind in A Christmas Carol
The General Electric Co of Syracuse and Syracuse Stage provided tickets to blind and visually impaired individuals for the Christmas Carol production. The Lighthouse of the Central New York community appreciates the generosity and inclusivity, noting the impact on participants and the wider community. Milton Rosenblum, Executive Director, Lighthouse.
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General Electric Co
Syracuse
Syracuse Association of Workers For the Blind
New York
Milton Rosenblum
Lighthouse
Christmas Bureau thanks community and partners for 1982 support
The Christmas Bureau 1982 acknowledges the Beatified community and organizations including the Volunteer Center United Way Old Newsboys Marines Toys for Tots Salvation Army and Police Benevolent Association for boosting toy and food distributions amid tougher economy. Chester Gates and Chris Lehman coordinate. Syracuse Onondaga County thanks given to media and Toys for Tots for their efforts. William Mercer Jr concertmaster reflects on jazz programming cuts and the need for live broadcasting.
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Christmas Bureau
Volunteer Center
United Way
Old Newsboys
U.S. Marines
Salvation Army
Police Benevolent Association
Syracuse
Old News
Onondaga County
Chester Gates
Chris Lehman
Public Forum Should Include All Listeners, Not A Single Audience
A listener urges WCNY FM to maintain an inclusive public forum and avoid confining the station to a single audience. The writer emphasizes that limiting access would be a avoidable mistake and calls for broader participation.
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Richard Russell
WCNY
Wcny-Fm
Is it the same to supporters of the death penalty
DAISTE POTSON, of Pennellville, asks readers to weigh moral consistency on capital punishment. In a hypothetical hospital scene, a staffer who has just administered a lethal injection to an inmate questions whether they should perform a shot on a gravely ill loved one.
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Daiste Potson
Pennellville
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Tam
Wsen Radio
William Mercer JR
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