Masked Marvel vs Senator Auer in Central New York
In a long running sparring of local politics John Dyson a former state agriculture commissioner and ex commerce chief now chairing the State Power Authority faces Martin Auer a Onondaga County state senator and Republican leader. The two have drawn sharp editorial critique over the years including Dyson’s 1975 rock concert clash and Auer’s controversial Senate chair duties and later Andreoli probe involvement.
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Masked Marvel
John Dyson
Commerce
State Power Authority
Martin Auer
Onondaga County
Auer
John Hughes
Dyson
New York
State Fairgrounds
Senate
Andreoli
Court action fuels Dyson energy politics and rate cut plan
A court decision and Dyson’s bid for re election shape energy policy as he shifts to PASNY and promotes a five percent hydro rate cut. Critics accuse plans of favoring downstate. The piece notes past hydro redistribution proposals and Onondaga disputes over a garbage plant near the fairgrounds.
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Dyson
Pasny
Upstate
Albany
Kenn Peters
Peters
Authority
New York
Y Vu
Donovan report finds no credible evidence to charge
Special Investigator Leon Silverman delivered a report over 1000 pages on Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan but found no credible evidence to charge him. Reagan backs Donovan though the public remains skeptical about his fitness for office. The piece also recalls a separate hydro power case and praise for Sen. Martin Auer who filed the suit for relief.
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Labor
Raymond Donovan
Donovan
Leon Silverman
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Bert Lance
Camp David peace push linked to Carter pressure
President Carter secured a Camp David peace plan by pressuring Sadat and Begin during their two week talks, threatening four additional weeks at Camp David to gain agreement on steps toward peace.
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Jimmy Carter
Anwar Sadat
Menachem
Camp David
Readers dispute Catskills editorial framing
Thomas J. Ryan of Manlius objects to calling the Catskills rundown slums and defends the Monticello area as a world renowned resort drawing millions yearly. He urges an apology and notes ongoing concerns about missing Americans and remains from Indochina war has not ended.
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Catskills
Catskill Mountains
Monticello
New York
Catskill
Indochina
Thomas J. Ryan
Manlius
New York Food Policy Bill Aims to Boost Self-Sufficiency
Assembly Bill 11865 and Senate Bill 9257 push to create a State Council on Food and Nutrition Policy to coordinate food related activities across agencies. The council would plan for future local production, processing, and distribution, benefiting consumers and producers. Governor Carey backs the measures and urging support from assemblymen and senators.
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New York State
Assembly
Senate
State Council On Food and Nutrition Policy
Council
New York
Carey
Betty Giles
Dorathea Laundaire
Food and Hunger Commission
Episcopal Diocese of Cny
Reward Offered for Return of League Bats at MacArthur Stadium
At MacArthur Stadium the International League bats donated by Tom Mattimore to the Chiefs were stolen last week. The Chiefs Baseball Club offers a cash reward for information leading to recovery, with no questions asked. DON WAFUL, President, Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Club.
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MacArthur Stadium
Chiefs
Tom Mattimore
Mattimore
Don Waful
Chiefs Baseball Club
Syracuse
Pity in Response to Letter On Pacifists and Nuclear Threats
The writer derides David Lapilla for praising atomic employment and warns that the local war machine carries an inevitable doomsday. The piece urges readers to see the dangers of nuclear death looming over central New York and implies criticism of pacifist and pro peace stances.
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David Lapilla
Pinkos
New York
Noted Baptist Leader Provokes With Salvation Comment
A public figure, Rev. Jimmy Draper, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, drew criticism by asserting that Jews cannot be saved. The remark sparked debate over salvation doctrines and denominational stances within evangelical circles.
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Jimmy Draper
Southern Baptist Convention
Golf coupon book supports ADA programs in Upstate NY
Thanks to Auburn Country Club Beaver Meadows Belmont Bellevue Cavalry Crummins East Crummins West Lafayette Pompey Village Green for joining the golf coupon effort. The limited books sold, proceeds fund education and detection programs. chairmen Joe Braverman and Terry Goodman express gratitude.
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American Diabetes Association
Upstate
Crumlins West
Lafayette Golf & Country Club
Pompey Golf & Country Club
Village Green
Joe Braverman
Terry Goodman
Syracuse
POW MIA Day Observance on National Day
On National POW MIA Day July 9 we honor former prisoners of war and those missing. The observance recognizes the debt owed to citizens who served and sacrificed freedom for peace and liberty.
British must keep troops to guard Falklands says student
Eighth grader John Ryan of Cazenovia argues Britain had no choice but to defend the Falkland Islands from Argentina and that troops should remain to maintain peace.
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Great Britain
Falkland Islands
Eee
Wallet Found And Returned By Anonymous Good Samaritan
A shopper in West ern Lights at K Mart lost a wallet. An unnamed man found it and turned it in at the store desk. The owner, unable to pay for transport home, expresses gratitude for the honest act that saved her day.
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K-Mart
Onondaga County sales tax formula sparks 1981 to 1983 dispute
In a June 22 editorial, Onondaga County officials recount the creation of a bipartisan Sales Tax Commission in 1981 to study the distribution formula. The panel proposed reducing Syracuse city’s share by 3 percent over six years, aiming for a permanent solution. Council members argue the plan unfairly shifts tax burden and undermines county revenue, with Terry R. Pickard urging caution on an eight year formula.
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Onondaga County
Alexander
Sales Tax Commission
Hiimself
Tax Commission
Syracuse
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Herald
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Bonanza
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Jackass
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Cazenovia
Terry R. Pickard
Braniff
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