Public officials clash over Onondaga trash agency audit
The Syracuse Newspapers criticize Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency chief Andy Brigham for a confrontational TV rant against critics. They defend investigative reporting by Matthew Spina highlighting misuses, overbilling, and hefty travel costs, urging accountability and continued scrutiny of public funds.
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Money for the arts a reprieve not a pardon
The House voted 227 179 not to cut another 10 million from the NEA budget leaving next year at 399.5 million, still 3 863 million below this year. Critics warn deep cuts loom after 1997 while supporters say the arts will survive with less funding, though less beauty will remain in our civilization.
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Race and the Simpson trial sparks national debate
A letter from Francis Ward and Wal Ward of Syracuse criticizes Dick Cavett on Rivera Live for racism and bias in discussing the O J Simpson case. They argue talk show hosts bear responsibility for fair presentation and note race influenced public perception from the start.
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Free enterprise versus scavenging in tax funded programs
Dale Popenfuss criticizes Suzanne La Londe and Herald Journal coverage over Resource Recovery Agency handling of tax-funded items. He claims wasteful spending and mismanagement by agency leaders and opposes perceived abuse by taxpayers and exemptions, urging accountability and continued scrutiny.
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Electric workers praised after July storm repairs
Niagara Mo hawk crews worked long hours repairing storm damage on July 15. Residents Mr. and Mrs. W. Sensinger of Baldwinsville thank the crew for restoring electricity and convenience people miss during outages.
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Condemning murder calls for tough stance on Serbs
The author likens Bosnian Serb ethnic cleansing to Hitler era aggression. Citing World War II precedents, they urge decisive action now to avoid repeats of appeasement, warning the UN and world powers against pacification and inaction that could cost more lives and resources.
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Veterans to gather in Washington for Korean War memorial
Hundreds of thousands of Korean War veterans will converge on Washington in July to mark the 42nd anniversary of the armistice. A national monument dedication will honor those who served, with a granite motto reading Korea 1950-53. John L. Behan notes the sacrifice in Albany.
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