NATO Russia Agreement: A Humdrum Landmark in Paris
The article notes the Paris handshake between Clinton and Yeltsin as a historic but largely overlooked step toward integrating Russia and Eastern Europe into global capitalism. It argues Cold War excesses and secrecy have shaped U.S. policy and questions the long term costs and missed chances of past confrontations.
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Middle class sustains Upstate area economy says letter writer
MELVYN MILLER argues Upstate New York remains strong due to a thriving middle class and diverse assets including education health care parks and transportation. He contends blue collar losses are offset by growth in small firms financial services and a lifted regional economy despite outmigration and wage pressures. Syracuse author reflects on state wealth versus policy.
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Teens and Sex Education Urges Safer Choices
Corey Winguay argues teens regularly engage in risky behavior and neglect abstinence messages. He urges parents and teachers to improve sex education and birth control awareness amid HIV infection statistics showing teens account for over a quarter of new cases.
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Millie dies first dog front page clash with news tone
The Herald Journal May 20 front page highlights Millie the dog’s death while readers argue stronger stories like a study linking secondhand smoke to heart illness deserved front-page status. Critics question front-page choices and news value.
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Founders' wishes on religion misinterpreted
Connie Offutt of Nedrow writes to defend the view that religion belongs in public life and politics, arguing the founding era protected religious freedom from state overreach, cites Washington and Adams, condemns removal of Judeo Christian symbols, and urges passage of the Istook Amendment to reaffirm First Amendment intent.
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