Congress urged to close the School of the Americas
The letter argues to cut funding for the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, contending its graduates have committed torture and killings from Guatemala to El Salvador. It cites Sister Diana Ortiz, Archbishop Romero’s killer, and six Jesuits as examples, urging Congress to deny money for the next year.
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Guatemala
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Ortia
Oscar Romero
San Salvador
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Peru
Argentina
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Estaban Torres
Dcalif
Appropriations Committee of Congress
James Walsh
R-Onondaga
Walsh
Buy Locally Keep Money Circulating Here
Local uniform supplier Onondaga Uniform Co owners James and Deanna Brown allege the Onondaga County government mishandled a bid for sheriff department uniforms. The county reopened bidding after another firm underbid, then the defunct Endicott enterpriser’s ex‑employee took the order via Scranton, Pa. officials. They urge a policy review to prioritize local bidders and bolster the economy, noting a lost job and maternity leave disruption.
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Overextended Children Strain Local Sports and Arts Groups
Letter from David G. Moore of Syracuse argues many children are overextended by outside activities. He cites absences harming team cohesion in soccer and baseball and disrupts in dance classes, blaming parents for deprioritizing commitment and responsibility in group settings. He warns this trend endangers group success and character development.
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David G. Moore
Syracuse
Odor-control vote tabled amid lack of support in county
A Herald Journal letter argues timing blocked an odor-control resolution at the Metropolitan Sewage Treatment Plant. The county legislature tabling avoids a six month renewal per Rules. The piece also notes Laubach Literacy’s trademarked phrase Each One Teach One and its founder Frank C. Laubach.
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Onondaga County
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Syracuse
Laubach Literacy
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Philippines
Maranao
Torres amendment aims to cut off funding for the School of the Americas
U S Representative Torres plans an amendment to the Appropriations bill to halt Pentagon funding for the School of the Americas a Latin American training site blamed for torture and subversion The move comes amid a protracted battle as some lawmakers back the school while others protest peacefully at Pentagon and Fort Benning calling for closing the facility and ending tax support The request urges Republican James Walsh to oppose funds and influence colleagues ahead of the Wednesday vote
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Walsh
War on Drugs distorts view of drug use and leadership comments
In a syndicated column Gene Tinelli questions whether the War on Drugs has warped moral norms by portraying all drug use as evil. He cites Sandy Grady and a CIA news conference where CLA director George Tennant urged camaraderie and a pre noon cocktail, raising questions about official endorsement, on duty drug use, and fitness for duty.
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