Whitewater hearings spark debate over double standards
In televised hearings the Senate probes Whitewater while shielding its own. The piece argues for full disclosure of Clinton era dealings in Arkansas and Whitewater, noting past on air questions about Foster and tax records, and warns against partisan TV spectacles.
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Robert B. Fiske Jr
Roger Scott Faces 90 Day Sentence For Copy Center Theft
Roger Scott, a lawyer previously disbarred, began a 90 day sentence in Jamesville penitentiary for theft from the Kinko's Copy Center in DeWitt to support an appeal. He also has a forgery conviction and has resisted accountability while blaming others in a long history of conflicts with local officials.
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Skaneateles
William Fitzpatrick
Charles Major
Fitzpatrick
Jamesville
Kinko's
DeWitt
Arrogance and waste at OCCRA scrutinized by readers
Rosemary K. Haller from East Syracuse writes that OCCRA mismanages funds and practices wasteful spending. She cites consultants, frequent travel, copy expenses, and a bloated bond program, arguing taxpayer money funds these issues and urging legislative change.
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Recognizing Vietnam Bill Clinton completes the circle
Syracuse reader Richard A. Krasnewich condemns Bill Clinton for normalizing relations with Vietnam. He accuses Clinton of past draft dodging and associating with North Vietnamese supporters, arguing the move insults fallen soldiers and their families and questions healing motives.
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Ron Brown
Richard A. Krasnewich
Syracuse
Clean Water Act reauthorization gains bipartisan support
Thomas M. Coyne argues for the Clean Water Act reauthorization praised by Rep. Walsh. He cites balancing environmental, economic, and recreational needs, shifting some decisions to states, and a 240 to 185 final vote. Support from Republicans, Democrats, and diverse environmental groups is highlighted.
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Washington
Thomas M. Coyne
Coyne Textile Service
Man's Stupidity and France Nuclear Testing Footnote
Opinion piece debating France resuming Pacific nuclear tests and the potential global impact. The author mocks rhetoric, questions Earth's response, and notes skepticism about France detonating eight devices amid global nuclear powers' long history.
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Pacific
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
Local policy invites succinct legible letters with daytime telephone numbers. unsigned or unverifiable letters are not published. Readers are advised on submission methods by mail fax and phone with details for Syracuse New York and related contact lines.
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