Indian Wells Plans Walls Around Town
The Indian Wells council, in a Palm Springs area enclave, votes to wall the city, making California’s fourth walled town. The move follows Greek and medieval precedents and mirrors a trend among wealthy communities to monitor entrants. Rolling Hills residents pay 110 dollars yearly for HOA fencing and gates, illustrating the fencing approach.
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Council of
Indian Wells
Calif
Palm Springs
California
Florida
Rolling Hills
Seaside
Heather Williams
Palos Verdes
Syracuse
Oswego
Life of crime and the rise of walled cities
The piece recalls Jerry Helm's life of crime culminating in a 1979 life sentence for a bad check, later overturned by a narrow Supreme Court ruling. It critiques harsh prison measures and reflects on societal trends toward gated, exclusionary communities and conformity. It laments the erosion of equal liberty and the dream of walking any street freely.
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Jerry Helm
South Dakota
U.S. Supreme Court
Helm
America
Dont let accident FIREWORKS spoil the holiday
Fireworks, loud and colorful, are illegal for private citizens though many want to celebrate the Fourth in the traditional way. The piece warns of injuries and arrests from fireworks, urges common sense, and notes unofficial reports of booming sales.
Manila Extends Lease Another Five Years
Manila and Washington reach a new five year lease extension with terms viewed as favorable to both sides. The agreement preserves ongoing cooperation and economic arrangements between the city and national authorities.
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Manila
Washington
U S keeps bases in Philippines renews five year lease
The United States renews its five year lease on Philippine bases at a cost $400 million higher than the prior pact. The deal tightens ties with President Marcos, amid opposition concerns it could draw the Philippines into Soviet missile plans. Negotiations preserve unhampered U S military operations with Manila, while boosting economic support and military credit, including raised foreign sales credit and direct grants.
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United States
U.S
Philippines
Washington
Ferdinand Marcos
Philippine
Marcos
Manila
Michael Armstrong
Anheuser Busch thanks community for Baldwinsville brew ery open house
Anheuser Busch honors Centro, Liverpool and Baldwinsville High Schools, Tri County, River and Beaver Dam malls and Syroco Inc for off site parking shuttle support. Police, town and village officials aided traffic and crowd control during June 3 5 events. Baldwinsville students provided music for the Clyde s dale parade and keg ceremony.
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Baldwinsville
Anheuser-Busch
New York
Centro
Liverpool
Tri-County
River and Beaver Dam
Syroco, Inc
Tawn
Clydesdale
Seeds of freedom chant devotion across communities
Julia A. Pinkasewicz of Syracuse notes Onondaga County and the towns of Van Buren and Camillus show concern for provided services. SmokER Committee, Warners Fire Department, emphasizes continuity of service and heritage in a community statement.
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New Land
Julia A. Pinkasewicz
Syracuse
Onondaga County
van Buren
Camillus
Warners Fire Department
Geddes Kiwanis Field Named County’s Best Little League Facility
Finefield honors Geddes Kiwanis Little League Field at Fay Road and Grand Avenue Park as top county facility and selects it to host this year’s countywide All-Star games on July 9 10. Highway superintendent V Nunzio Susco and Geddes Parks staff are praised for maintenance. Vincent A Scarantino Geddes Parks Recreation Director issues thanks.
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Onondaga
Geddes
Vincent A. Scarantino
Geddes Parks & Recreation Dept
Community smokers praised for support from many groups
Recognition goes to area fire departments churches radio stations the press and donors who contributed donations or merchandise to a successful fundraiser. The note thanks organizations and individuals for their help and generosity in conducting the event.
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the Press
Backus Ford earns a loyal customer for service effort
Cecil Cooper praises Jan the service manager at Backus Ford for exceptional customer care and dedication to vehicle outcomes. He notes years of GM ownership but switched loyalty due to Jan’s hard work and concern for his car’s well being.
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General Motors
Ford
Backus
Jan
Backus Ford
Watt’s Wyoming coal leases spark Chicago anger
The Chicago Sun-Times blasts Interior Secretary James Watt for approving coalfield leases sold for pennies on the dollar. It accuses Watt’s department of letting giants like mining firms carve billions in value from federal lands in Wyoming, aided by Watt backed by corporate financiers and the Mountain States Legal Foundation. The piece likens local politicians to small-time operators and demands accountability for the bargain prices.
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Chicago
Cubs
Washington
Wyoming
Department of the Interior
James Watt
Wyoming Coal
Interior Department
Watt
Reagan
Mountain States Legal Foundation
Mountain States
Jose
Willie
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
THE
Herald Company
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Timothy D. Bunn
Donald P. Pickard
South China Sea
Luzon
Pacific Ocean
Clark Air Base
Subic Bay
Mindoroy
Calamian Group
Palawan
Sula
Mindane
Celebes
Daniel J. Uzelac
Seeds of
Finefield
Cecil Cooper
Chicago Sun-Times
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