Publicity clash over Onondaga trash plant secrecy policy
In Our Opinion the county publicist defends secrecy amid disputes over disposal contracts for a planned 133 million waste plant. Donald Lawless criticizes private contract reviews, arguing openness risks weakening the county’s bargaining position with UOP Inc. and local partners including Syracuse University.
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Onondaga County
Donald Lawless
UOP, Inc
Syracuse University
Lawless
G-team
Pupil to pupil drive funds latrines for Malanville
Ninth grade pupils at Roosevelt Junior High plan a World Hunger Campaign to raise 150 dollars by selling buttons at the Valley Plaza Chicago Market to send 1400 dollars to Malanville Benin. Students and parents will use the money to buy cement plastic pipe and steel for latrines, with French letters and math work tied in.
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Eisenhower
Fort
Europe
Roosevelt Junior High School
Malanville
Benin
West Africa
Valley Plaza
Chicago
Peace Corps
Roosevelt
Mailanville
Secrecy Controversy Over Syracuse Steam Plant Contract
A Syracuse area debate centers on secrecy in the steam plant contract and whether new or revised documents exist. Legislators question the G-team’s appraisal of the Syracuse University plant, the IRS writeoff route, and what information, if any, will be disclosed affecting bids, city, towns, and university. Mayor Alexander notes a State Fair site plan variant, while County Exec Mulroy defends the G-team’s role in incinerator steam generation.
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G-team
Syracuse University
John Mulroy
Lee Alexander
John Dyson
Power Authority
State of New York
Dyson Hotel
Syracuse
Costs up 110 percent on Pershing II missiles
The Armed Forces Journal reports costs for the advanced Pershing II missile rising by 110 percent in late 1981, with amounts from 1.1 to 2.3 billion dollars. Army witnesses said production was on schedule, yet earlier tests showed only one of five models reached the required distance and hit the target.
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The
Armed Forces Journal
Army
Congress
U.S.S.R
Curb deficit threatens inflation under Reagan plan
A $100 million deficit is warned to energize inflation, while $20 to $25 billion can be squeezed from the Pentagon's $200 billion budget. Treasury can delay procurements and extend obligations overseas without loss of capability, arguing deficit containment is essential to inflation control.
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Pentagon
Treasury
Political Humor Turnabout by Mark Russell
The columnist notes President Reagan backtracks on requiring segregated private schools to pay taxes or take a partial deduction if they admit mulatto students. He criticizes governing by administrative fiat and mocks reversals. The piece parodies administrative churn under a Carter era tone with humor on taxes for liquor and policy reversals.
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Mark Russell
Reagan
Solvay power outages blamed on cold weather and management
A resident voices concern over repeated outages in Solvay during freezing temperatures. He criticizes the electric department for not increasing load capacity or publicizing conservation efforts, praises line crews, and suggests management fix the system before further failures.
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Solvay Electric Department
Niagara Mohawk
Massena
Doug Keefe
Solvay
Kilpa column sparks dispute over religious freedom claims
Discrimination 1 criticizes James J. Kilpa for his Jan 17 Herald American column alleging religious groups seek protections while opposing discrimination. The writer argues Bob Jones University and similar institutions cry discrimination merely for practicing discrimination themselves.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Herald-American
Kilpatrick
Bob Jones University
Productivity push to boost America's global competitiveness
Michael A. Stinziano urges stimulus and capital investment incentives for futumatic tech to raise productivity. He calls for improved labor management and workforce approaches to compete cost-effectively with Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, and China on the world stage.
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America
In Memory of David Johnson After One Car Crash
This note honors David Johnson who died in a single vehicle crash caused by a friend's loss of control after drinking. It appeals to local teens and young adults to avoid drinking before driving, urging responsibility to prevent more deaths. The writer warns about DWIs facing the driver and emphasizes the value of friends and future life.
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David Johnson
David
If you can't beat em join em says Lewins letter
John Lewins outlines a brutal crime solution in a letter to the editor, suggesting shooting criminals and their families if harm is caused. He compares the idea to Iran and implies strong public support from the American people.
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Jim Boeheim
Syracuse University
John Karpis
Boeheim
John
John Lewins
Jan
Lewins
Iran
Right to bear arms debate echoes in Morton Grove case
A letter from Robert J. Cote of Bridgeport argues that the Constitution creates the Supreme Court and inferior courts to resolve Morton Grove disputes. He asserts Supreme Court rulings may diverge from media interpretations of the First and Second Amendments and supports an individual right to bear any arm.
Fire department and police praised for rescue at plant
A plant fire on December 29 drew praise for the Syracuse Fire Department and Police Department. The letter credits their quick action with saving the building and its contents and ensuring all routes remained active. Also thanked were suppliers and laundry industry friends for assistance while plant staff supported efforts.
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Syracuse Police Department
Harvey J. Tucker
Dy-Dee Service, Inc
Syracuse
From WWII Veterans and Missing Medals for Occupation
A veteran notes no medal for the WWII Pacific occupation upon discharge in early 1946 while a Philippine liberation ribbon was issued. He says a medal exists for the occupation of Japan and advises eligible veterans to contact Commander RCPAC at 9700 Page Blvd St. Louis MO 63132 with a copy of their discharge and service length documents plus their Social Security number.
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Pacific
Philippine Islands
Japan
RCPAC
Agusz-Pse-Aw
St. Louis
Philippine Liberation
Clay Town Plows Snow In Driveway After Tow Incident
A Clay resident reports two cars towed from their street on January 19 and claims the town department plowed at least three feet of snow into their driveway and damaged the mailbox as retaliation. The complainant says no prior incidents justify the action.
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Clay
Town of Clay Department ¢ Transportation
Leary Adiehard A Motown Ground Worshipper
The fragment names Leary Adiehard as a person deeply devoted to the earth, described as burying his head in soil or ground worship. The text presents a singular, vivid image without clear context or additional facts.
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Robert T. Hennessey
Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
Edward B. Sabine
Jerome ©. Cooley
Mews
Deborah J. Abbott
Abin G. Ferner
Willem C. Croasat
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Samuel J. Vaccaro
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R.J. Pierce
Ann Tierney
People Against
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Leo Rautius
Knights of Lithuania
Frank Petrauskas
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