Wind shear and pilot pressures in fatal crashes
An opinion piece questions pilot decision making under weather stress after two major crashes, noting wind shear warnings for Pan Am 154 near New Orleans and Air Florida 78, and calling for scrutiny of corporate pressure, decision authority, and ground coordination in takeoff choices. It cites wind shear data, black box discussions, and pending investigations.
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Pan American World Airways
New Orleans
Air Florida
Washington National Airport
Pan Am
New York Times
NBC
National Transportation Safety Board
Attack on Justice White Highlights Violence as Persuasive Tool
A Salt Lake City assault on Supreme Court Justice Byron White by Newton Estes is described as a misguided attempt to promote views on pornography foul language and forced busing. The piece argues violence fails as persuasive strategy and notes Estes faces a straightforward assault trial while comparing to other assassins and urging nonviolent discourse.
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Newton Estes
Kaysville
Utah
Supreme Court
Byron White
Salt Lake City
Estes
White
Sirhan Sirhan
Robert Kennedy
Israel
Kennedy
John Hinckley Jr
Reagan
Spaceflight mysteries and quirky space experiments teased
The article riffs on using routine space flights to tackle long standing mysteries. Questions range from zero gravity olive removal to dandruff in orbit and billiards with termis rackets. It playfully imagines NASA shuttle experiments and a gravity free peanut butter for ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
New York tomatoes spark mayoral disagreement over produce
A reader criticizes New York Mayor Koch for preferring New Jersey produce and dismissing upstate farmers while calling for restraint in Middle East policy. The letter defends state farmers and asserts regional pride amid urban politics.
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New York
Five Boroughs
N.Y
New Jersey
Boston
Baghdad
Hudson
Clergy urged to rethink Christian Yellow Pages approach
Letter from Ed Bernholtz of Moravia criticizes Lutheran clergymen for belittling the Christian Yellow Pages. He suggests the directory could guide both Christians and nonbelievers, while warning the saved should not boycott listed shops. Proposes stickers for Christian stores and Lutheran revenue from selling them.
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Bart Pollock
School board coverage praised by Ithaca official request
A former Ithaca City School Board member lauds the paper for in-depth coverage of meetings and actions. The letter suggests adding a regular school news space spanning elementary to university levels to keep the public informed about programs, issues, and potential problems.
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Ithaca City
Licenses should be permanently revoked for drunk driving deaths
North Syracuse letter argues immediate lifelong revocation of any driver’s license for fatalities caused by alcohol impaired driving. The writer frames driving as a privilege and urges harsher consequences beyond punitive measures, insisting licenses be removed from those who kill while intoxicated.
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North
Syracuse
Fundamentalist Faith Invitation From Charles J Colton
A religious notice from Charles J. Colton of East Syracuse invites readers to accept the Bible as God's inerrant word and to obtain eternal life through Christ, encouraging the taking of a Christian name through personal faith and salvation.
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Christ
Charles J. Colton
East
Syracuse
Reagan warns on PLO involvement and urges restraint
The message echoes a historical stance by President Reagan who denounced the PLO as a terrorist group and questions sending Marines to escort them. The author argues for staying out of the conflict and criticizes potential U S action as dangerous and unnecessary.
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Ronald Reagan
PLO
Thunder and rain cleanse the window scene
A lyric reflection on distant thunder and rain as a divine shower. The narrator watches lightning flash, calls it God’s fireworks, and notes the storm fades leaving a sense of cleansing. The moment ends with a plea for divine presence and guidance.
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God
Disabled residents seek continued funding for PEACE programs
Harold Berman of Syracuse argues that federally funded PEACE Inc programs like Project Handyman and Project HEAT provide essential support for disabled people. He asks Rep Wortley and President Reagan what will happen if such programs are cut, stressing the rights of disabled individuals to live independently.
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Project Handyman
P.E.A.C.E. Inc
P.E.A.C.E
Rep. Wortley
Reagan
Give Reagan a chance
Edmund Sprance Jr of Cicero laments partisan anger toward President Reagan. He urges giving Reagan time, noting his 18 months in office amid high interest, federal cuts, and personal family costs from schooling, health care, and social security fears. He argues the president deserves a chance.
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Reagan
Noress
America
Rome
Fellows
Nancy
Edmund Sprance JR
Cicero
A Little Leary Everything Is Comin
A fragmentary note hints at rising tension with wary enthusiasm about events to come, mentioning uncertainty and anticipation without providing full context or specifics. The terse text preserves a sense of urgent mood and personal outlook in a brief period voice.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Stephen Rogers
William D. Cotter
Philip A. Hofmann
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
Orbit
NASA
By Mark Russell
Wee
Sumner Depression
Playboy
Kor
ED Bernholz
Moravia
Inllinois
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