Is Dennis Banks a threat to society on the Onondaga Reservation
In Our Opinion argues over whether AIM leader Dennis Banks is a real danger amid Onondaga negotiations with Sheriff John Dillon. The piece notes Banks’ past Wounded Knee violence, his state conviction in South Carolina, sanctuary in California, and Gov Mario Cuomo and Sheriff Dillon’s cautious stances while praising Dillon’s restrained approach respecting Onondaga sovereignty. The editorial questions motives behind South Dakota’s pursuit and emphasizes the need for balanced justice without rash actions.
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Onondaga Reservation
Dennis Banks
Banks
John Dillon
Dillon
Wounded Knee
Oglala Sioux Reservation
South Dakota
California
Jerry Brown
Brown
AIM
Mario Cuomo
Reagan Deficit Plan Targets Eight Billion Defense Cuts
A spoofed broadcast note mentions Caspar Weinberger proposing eight billion dollars in cuts to the 1984 defense budget. The satirical piece jokes about removing air bags from Jeeps and replacing video arcades on aircraft carriers. It suggests budget reductions could come from tightening security at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and statues on M1 tanks.
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Caspar Weinberger
Type A anger linked to heart disease and early death
A Duke University scientist reports Type A personalities face five times higher risk of heart disease and double the risk of death from a heart attack compared to Type B. Hostility and anger in Type A individuals are linked to earlier mortality, suggesting limited avenues for mitigating risk beyond awareness.
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Duke University
Duke
Ber
U.S
Call for MLK Jr Holiday Reflects Hope and Debate
Readers reflect on January 15 as Martin Luther King Jr Day, noting closures, national recognition debates, and King’s lasting influence. Letters praise Pollock’s balanced journalism on ECKANKAR, while urging broader acknowledgment of King’s legacy and peace.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Dr. King
Martin Luther King
United States
Stevie Wonder
Michael P. Reilly
Syracuse
ECKANKAR reads Pollock piece as free thought advocate
Christopher Gage of ECKANKAR commends Pollock’s article for promoting religious tolerance and reducing prejudice. He notes readers should judge beliefs on their own merits, not by perceived similarities to other systems.
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Syracuse
Eckankar
Pollock
Christopher Gage
Reagan Proposes Higher Federal Pension Contributions
Michael E Pinkasewicz of Camillus asks why increase federal pension payments if the fund is solvent and notes raising retirement age would shorten payout periods, reducing required contributions. He questions the need to grow the pension burden.
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Reagan
Michael E, Pinkasewicz
Camillus
Freezes in government and military pay debated
The author argues for selective freezes in government spending while criticizing overreliance on experts. They contrast a nuclear weapons freeze with current unemployment near 11 percent and a national debt around 200 billion dollars, noting political shakeups and agency changes as part of the broader debate.
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Reagan
U.S
Eugene Rostow
Congressman Wortley
Food for thought on farming policy and milk production
Jim Ellis argues dairy taxes punish producers while others are paid to cut output. He questions hormone use, suggesting health concerns for animals and people, and notes small farms are being replaced by larger ones. He urges communal planning for national welfare.
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Number One
Jim Ellis
Syracuse
Cost of living and utility hikes trigger public ire
A speaker condemns a series of rate increases including a 96 percent Blue Cross premium rise from 87.15 to 170.70 per quarter, a 22 percent Blue Shield increase, a 43 percent jump in natural gas, 28 percent electricity rise, and calls for action to curb the perceived economic tilt hurting the economy.
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Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Save Our Daughter Justine Eyes Open For Liver Donor
A Rhode Island family pleads for organ donors to help their three and a half year old daughter Justine born with biliary atresia. They outline donor criteria, urge publicity, and provide New England Organ Bank contact 617 277 8500.
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Justine
New England Organ Bank
Jose Pinheiro
Anthony Avenue
Pawtucket
R.I
Tow to Beat the Blues: Views on Depression
Kathleen Everly and Sol Gordon argue depression is easily overcome with the right outlook and simple coping steps, urging readers to seek positive routines and social support to lift mood quickly.
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Kathleen Everly
Sol Gordon
NCAA Tightens Academic Rules for Athletes
A reader voices approval of tougher NCAA academic standards for student athletes, arguing colleges and universities have exploited athletes. The commenter urges underperforming students to focus on education and prepare for life beyond sports.
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NCAA
A Little Leary A Small Town S Where Ya Pinch A Girl
A brief, rhythmic note from a small town scene where chatter and curiosity swirl around a girl involved in a local incident. The item hints at social tensions and communal reactions without detailing individual names or outcomes.
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FBI
Custer, S.C
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Evening News
Tom Brokaw
New York
Roger Mudd
Washington
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Topher
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