Watt Critique: Leave foreign policy to the president
In Our Opinion criticizes James Watt for interjecting himself into foreign policy debates. The piece argues Watt overstepped his Interior Secretary role by threatening Congress and the Israeli ambassador, urging his removal before he risks broader damage to U.S. Israel policy and energy independence. The White House disowned his actions.
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Washington
Kansas City
Denver
Reagan
James Watt
Israel
United States
Moshe Arens
Watt
U.S
Congress
Lebanon
America
Soviet Union
Arens
White House
Alexander Haig
State Department
Confidence shaken by big bank losses prompt caution
The article argues that Chase Manhattan and Continental Bank face costly errors from paper trading and risky oil bets with Penn Square, shaking public faith in banks. It notes executives blamed, losses totaling hundreds of millions, and calls for reforms while contrasting with gambling in casino settings.
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Chase Manhattan
Chase
Wall Street
Penn Square Bank
Oklahoma City
New York City
Continental Tlmnois
Penn Square
Continental
Atlantic City
Las Vegas
Should little cheaters pay and taxes reform questioned
A reader questions tax equity targeting the rich and big corporations while arguing many small earners evade tax legally. The letter compares personal hardships to government waste and calls for re evaluating standards and independent thought amid Middle East views and local booster efforts.
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Reagan
Feds
Pentagon
Albany
Washington
Syracuse Roots as a Livable City and Its Critics
In a Syracuse letter, Mary Kinder hails the city as seventh in livability, praising its medical centers higher education at Syracuse University and Le Moyne College, parks, and downtown festivities. A reader cites medical cost concerns and urges patient cost transparency, suggesting prudent choices like prevention and inquiry before expensive care.
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Syracuse
United States
Syracuse University
LeMoyne College
Hanover Square
Clinton Square
Columbus Circle
Tragedy in Lebanon Overshadows Israeli Invasion Claim
The passage argues the Israeli invasion cannot bring peace in Lebanon as casualties mount and Palestinian displacement persists. It asserts that even after fighting ends and graves are filled, Palestinians will remain homeless and Israelis denied equal rights by their own harsh stance.
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Lebanon
Firefighters in Danger From Local Arson Attacks
A reader laments arson in Jamesville noting a fire on July 17 harmed a firefighter, possibly the writer’s father. The message urges arsonists to consider firefighters with families before starting future fires.
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Jamesville
Who are terrorists and who are not
The writer questions U.S. policy toward the PLO and Israel, arguing that Israel’s actions against Palestinians and Lebanese civilians reveal brutal treatment and war crimes. They cite seven Palestinian teenagers killed in the West Bank, demolition of refugee camps, hospitals, and schools in South Lebanon, and accounts from captured doctors of torture and killings.
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U.S.A
PLO
Israel
West Bank
Lebanon
Sidon
West Beirut
PLO headquarters and influence outlined in radio debate
A radio pro PLO guest claims the PLO runs from Damascus and Beirut controls parts of Lebanon. The piece notes Arab nations’ conditional backing, dispersed Palestinian credentials, and Moscow arms links, with comments on Israel and regional history. A personal pool-side accident thanks SFD Rescue, SPD, and Eastern Ambulance for care given to their son.
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PLO
Damascus
Syria
Beirut
Lebanon
Moscow
Israel
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Trew
S.F.D
S.P.D
Eastern Ambulance
Thomas Callahan
Syracuse
Child asks for 13 more weeks of unemployment aid
A 10 year old boy writes that his mother is ill and his father has lost his job. He fears eviction as unemployment checks run out and wonders why extended benefits cannot be provided to prevent starvation.
Lifeguards at Schiller Park Pool Honored
Community thanks Schiller Park swimming pool lifeguards for their daily vigilance protecting children. The note praises the team for constant watch and dedication ensuring safe summer experiences for families and visitors.
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Schiller Park Swimming Pool
Limited deduction prompts debate on tax base ruling
Taxpayers argue that unless their home mortgage and real estate taxes meet the 3700 deduction threshold, they cannot deduct. Critics say the tax base ruling should be repealed, though prospects remain unlikely. Charities and editorials join the debate, labeling the rule a fallacy.
Unclear fragment raises question about focus and audience
Story fragment presents disjointed and gendered phrases that do not form a clear news item or event. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or places are established, making a concise headline and summary infeasible from the text.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Stephen Rogers
William D. Cotter
Philip A. Hofmann
Middle East
Mary Kinder
Germany
Holland
France
Finland
Belgium
Teddy
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