Famine in Somalia prompts readers to count blessings and give
A reflective column contrasts Somalia hunger with local excess, urging readers to donate through international relief groups. It cites Red Cross Catholic Relief Services and Church World Service, recalls past generosity at Ethiopian famine concerts, and calls for compassionate action rather than waste.
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Somalia
Somialia
Ethiopia
Ireland
International Red Cross
Catholic Relief Services
Church World Service
CRCP
Perot Previews The Pain Deficit Dilemma And Painful Cure
The piece argues that Perot's deficit plan, though not a campaign path, outlines drastic steps to curb red ink including higher taxes, spending cuts, and changes to health and social programs. It stresses Americans’ comfort with debt, political blame games, and the need to confront the debt to protect America’s economic standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Perot
Walter Mondale
George Bush
Bush
Congress
Ronald Reagan
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
America
Stop Circus Cruelty in Central New York Forever
A Syracuse reader laments animal suffering in traveling circuses, urging a nationwide ban. The letter notes bears and lions endure extreme conditions, training with punishment, and post-performance confinement or sale to other circuses or laboratories. It cites Cirque du Soleil as a humane alternative and calls for U S bans on circus animals.
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New York
Finland
England
Switzerland
Sweden
Denmark
Cirque du Soleil
Questions and memories on Smith Corona closing and local cinema
Letter writer from Manlius recalls Wednesday old movies at the Landmark with George Kondor as production manager and weekend matinees. He laments Smith Corona job losses, questions US trade policy and Mexican labor costs, and urges support for American-made products.
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George Kondor
Jimmy Stewart
Camillus
Manlius
Civic Center
Cortland
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Smith Corona
United States
Rick Burke
North
Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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Herald Company
Clinton Square
Syracuse
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Herald
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Timothy D. Bunn
Timothy P. Atseff
James F. Kleinklaus
Thomas J. Heck
Perot
Monkeng
Sea Uy
Maec. Fisher Manlius
Smith-Corona
Quayle
Dan Quayle
Larry King
Robert A. Price
King
Larry
Stich Amythia
L. T. Annotta
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