In Our Opinion Iran Iraq Dilemma in the Middle East
The United States is caught between a rock and a hard place as Iran and Iraq clash. Neither side is a friend, yet America has an interest in preventing both from total destruction. A careful review of national interests and hard choices is needed. Our stance leans toward Iran restraining Iraqi advances despite disapproval of Khomeini's government.
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Iran- Iraq Middle East
Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini
Two policy debates and Middle East balance in 1980s view
The excerpt contrasts New York Farm Bureau President Richard McGuire’s call to reduce government farming subsidies with a House vote cutting tobacco subsidies, noting Iran Iraq tensions and Soviet moves. It argues for careful monitoring of Soviet activity, avoiding renewed ties with Iran, and weighing oil politics and regional stability. The piece warns against arming either side and stresses understanding Iranian politics as the regime evolves.
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Syracuse
Richard McGuire
New York Farm Bureau
House
McGuire
Congress
Iran
Ayatollah
Uncharitable tax plan sparks fear among shelter makers
A satirical critique argues a flat-rate income tax would cost tax shelter makers their jobs. It imagines Omar the Shelter Maker, warns of starving businesses, and questions charitable deductions and receipts for donations. The piece lampoons accountants and H R Block and ponders charitable giving under a new tax regime.
Opinion piece attacks medical system costs for delivery
In Warsaw, a reader laments high prenatal and delivery charges. They describe prepayment for OB care, multiple sonograms at about 100 each, and hospital stay costs around 1400 to 1700 dollars. The writer accuses the medical system of secrecy and possible price fixing, calling for a detailed cost analysis from hospital administrators.
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Better Business Bureau
NiMo
New York
Reflections on Arson Victims and Community Response
A Syracuse letter discusses arson's pain and the Fire Department's professionalism. It highlights the role of smoke detectors saving lives, the resilience of neighbors, and the need for public action and funding for arson controls and investigations. The writer laments that poorer residents face harsher consequences and longer recovery.
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Syracuse Fire Department
Allen Street
William S. Andrews
Syracuse
Sad passing of Theodosia Moran educator at Central High
Theodosia Doty Moran, longtime Central High School English teacher, is remembered with great sadness. She educated and inspired many students over her years of service, known for a sharp wit and strong views on education.
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Kathleen Bryce Niles
Theodosia “Doty” Moran
Central High School
Assemblyman Bragman Secures $40,000 for Pioneer Center
The Pioneer Center in Syracuse thanks Assemblyman Michael Bragman for securing $40,000 in state funds six months overdue. The payment prevents staff curtailment and protects rehabilitative services for 33 multi handicapped blind individuals, the center's sole provider in New York. Lou DeSantis, President, Pioneer Center Board.
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Pioneer Activity Center
Pioneer
New York State
New York
War costs and suffering warn against future conflict
The writer argues that past wars caused immense suffering and expensive devastation. Nuclear weapons heighten fear of global destruction, while veterans face long term harm from chemical exposure and injuries. The piece urges reflection and a peaceful path forward.
Views on single fathers and joint custody spark letters
June 24 and July 7 items discuss Faith Albert and Harry Neilsen on the fathers rights movement. Neilsen critiques Alberts argument that single fathers offer little beyond money, urges counseling, and advocates joint custody framed as good fathers versus bitter mothers. The exchange notes child age residence and communication needs in custody disputes.
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Faith Albert
Harry Neilsen
Neilsen
Albert
Falls stamp question on patriotism and Niagara Falls
Herbert C. Force asks why America has overlooked her birthday with fireworks on a postage stamp and why the United States has never placed a view of the American Falls from the U.S. side on a stamp Niagara Falls referenced.
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America
United States
U.S.A
Please Stop Ed Koch From Becoming Governor
A New York City resident, 71, urges stopping Ed Koch from becoming governor. He argues five years as mayor have left streets full of potholes and filth, bridges deteriorating, subways crowded and unsafe, housing costly, and crime rising, warning state fate could mirror the city’s decline.
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Ed Koch
New York City
West Side Highway
East River Drive
Fdr Drive
59Th Street
Triborough
Koch
Bronx
Voter Letter Demands Answers From Daryl Frawley
ED Bailey of Liverpool writes Town of Clay residents condemning sales tax controversy after Daryl Frawley’s actions in the legislature. He asks why constituents pay high property taxes while receiving fewer city services and urges Frawley to align with suburban county legislators.
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Clay
Daryl Frawley
Caryl
Onondaga County
Lebanese League calls for all foreign forces to withdraw from Lebanon
The American Lebanese League at its Washington convention urged withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. It condemned seven years of Syrian and PLO occupation, warned against Israeli withdrawal leaving those forces, and urged U.S. efforts to build a strong central authority and army for a free, sovereign Lebanon with territorial integrity.
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American
Lebanese League
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League
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The
Big Executive Fires Spell a Career Reset
A prominent executive who believed he was on a fast track up the corporate ladder is dismissed. The firing signals a broader shakeup aimed at restoring leadership and strategic direction within the company.
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