Government’s selective prosecution fuels draft rhetoric concerns
The piece argues the federal government uses alleged selective prosecutions to deter dissent. It notes 16 sanctuary movement members arrested for illegal Central American migration and cites Andrew Mager, the 17th draft registrant charged since 1980, tied to public dissent. It questions enforcement fairness and the impact on registration efforts.
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Andrew Mager
U.S. District Court
Syracuse
Carter
Speaking Up Brings Government's Wrath Over Sanctuary Protests
A column argues the federal crackdown on sanctuary supporters targets dissent as the sanctuary movement gains attention. It notes raids and arrests of clergy ahead of a Tucson conference and questions selective prosecution amid broader enforcement limits.
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Tucson
Ariz
Uncle Sam
Kidsline offers help for kids awaiting parents
The piece explains a child left alone at home can call Kidsline for support. It describes common worries such as storms, broken windows, overdue parents, or a tough day at school, and presents Contacts as a resource for kids seeking someone to talk to.
Unique program puts contact for at home kids
A program called CONTACT places trusted counselors at the other end for at home children. By month’s end stickers bearing the contact number will reach 30,000 third to fifth graders in Onondaga County. Parents are urged to keep the number handy for kids home alone.
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Contact
Onondaga County
MTV
Thin Ice Tragedy Prompts Caution On Lake George
A 9 year old girl drowned after falling through thin ice on Lake George while skating with family. Her parents and sister were hospitalized for hypothermia. Local authorities urge caution and note many similar accidents occur yearly, stressing ice thickness of three to six inches as a safety threshold. Deputy John Hickien cites Onondaga guidance.
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Lake George
Oneida Lake
John Hickien
The
Onondaga
Stay on shore guidance from Central New York sheriff unit
The Special Enforcement Unit veteran helicopter pilot urges ice safety. If ice cracks start back on shore and crawl with weight spread. Before venturing on ice with any vehicle ensure solid footing and avoid risk. The cold sun view is fleeting but safety is paramount to prevent tragedy.
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New York
Do They Have Rights and The Union Ballot Debate
A reader questions whether animal rights activists oppose all scientific progress and notes the broader debate over animal testing, safety testing, and product safety. The letter critiques union leadership efforts at AFSCME and discusses local politics, universities, and councilor Mingolelli, Alexander, and McCarty in Syracuse.
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Parane
Threads Awakens Call to Unite Against Nuclear Weapons
After viewing Threads the writer urges public action to curb nuclear arms. Noting apathy is not an option the piece advocates a common cause where every citizen joins in to influence policy and inspire worldwide restraint beyond leaders alone.
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Une
United States
Letter fury over Alexander and belt law critic
Edward Corsello argues against Lee Alexander citing the garbage disposal plan and a harsh seat belt law. Milton L Bebee of East Syracuse endorses Corsello and ridicules state legislators for the belt fine and other politics.
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Edward Corsello
Lee Alexander
Alexander
Mulray
Mr. Corsello
Hitler
Berlin
Milton L. Bebee
East
Syracuse
Reagan Promise on Social Security Foolish Lie
A reader from North Syracuse accuses Ronald Reagan of lying about Social Security protections and questions his pricing policy. The letter contends he favors rich friends over the poor and implies his personality secured a second term despite dissatisfaction with his leadership.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
North
Syracuse
Union Vote Affects Fifty Thousand Telephone Workers Nationwide
A union vote will occur in about two weeks affecting fifty thousand telephone workers nationwide and several hundred locally. The Telephone International Union TI seeks to affiliate with the American Federation of State.
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County and Municipal Employees
Afscme
TIU
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
IBEW
Communication Workers of America
CWA
Telephone International Union
American Federation of State
MTV Critique and Public Calls for Civic Vigilance
A parent voices alarm at MTV content and urges viewers to opt out via cable hardware at cost. The letter also argues for U.S. restraint in Central America and urges civic action to influence elected representatives and media.
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Central America
World Court
U.N
South Africa
Garbage plants and safety concerns spark reader letters
A Memphis reader Robert Daniels argues against landfill dumping and urges following safety procedures at refuse-to-energy plants and refineries. He notes potential illegal dumping of explosive material and emphasizes proven safe operations elsewhere while criticizing legislators’ raises and Cuomo staff increases.
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Sorg
Chemical Engineering Magazine
New York Times
Robert Daniels
Memphis
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N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Timothy 0. Sunn
Donald P. Pickard
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
Ronin
el Salvador
Guatemala
Washington
Pell
Satus Lena
Meise
Veerin
Kirapatrnk
Stephen Crosby
Geneva
Nancy McCarty
Jenmie Mingolelli
Mingolelli
Niagara Mohawk
New York Telephone
Lee
Benedict/Moore Avenue
Common Council
University
Benedict/Moore
Benedict
Moore
Jennie Mingolelli
Michael L. Dibiasesa
Union
Colette Byrne
Nicaragua
Salvador
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