In Our Opinion Wage-Price UMW Settlement Spotlight
The 10 week United Mine Workers strike ended with a 38 percent wage rise over 40 months, likely lifting soft coal prices about 10 percent and stoking inflation. The piece argues for a wage price policy and cautions inflation growth despite the settlement. It blames imported oil as a driver and urges Reagan aides to address wage dynamics in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
UMW
Carter
Reagan
Delay in PSC Confirmation for Rosemary Pooler
Governor Hugh Carey designated Rosemary Pooler to the Public Service Commission weeks ago. An attorney with consumer protection experience, she has judged rate increase cases and can view issues from all sides. Delay stems from Democratic affiliation in a Republican committee and Senate, not merit. Confirm Pooler to aid with major rate cases.
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Hugh Carey
Rosemary Pooler
Public Service Commission
Commission
Pooler
Martin Auer
Senate
Auer
PSC
Yes Men and Supporters Rise Around Marcos in Philippines
Reporter Donald Kirk notes two groups in Manila backing Ferdinand Marcos and Imelda Marcos. Both can jail critics or create quasi government corporations for private use, with little public scrutiny, illustrating gendered equality at the dictatorship’s peak.
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Donald Kirk
Boston Globe
Manila
Ferdinand Marcos
Imelda
Philippines
Dear Mr. Principal Farewell Note Mimics School Moments
A parent writes in a humorous tone as a child leaves eighth grade for high school. The letter thanks teachers and staff, jokes about learning obscenities in the Marines, and recalls annual Meet the Teachers Night and playful images of physical education instructors in formal wear.
Is There a Better Way Than Incarceration?
Prison Fellowship argues non-violent offenders could be helped through restitution, community service, house arrest, probation, pre trial intervention and other alternatives. It links overcrowding, high costs and poor inmate welfare to calls for reform and better paths.
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Prison Fellowship
Christian Ministry
Charles Colson
Fellowship
Colson
Settler Origins and Irish Question Spark Letter Debate
A letter argues against blaming Elizabethan settler policy for Irish misery, noting that long-settled populations blur lines of origin. The writer warns Irish Americans backing the IRA risk endorsing a national-definition logic unacceptable in the U.S. context. A second letter recalls nature’s gifts and blessings, linking gratitude to human uses of the world.
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North America
Ireland
IRA
United States
John Agnew
Syracuse
IRA Rivalry Sparks Controversy Over Ireland Policy
JACK W. COTTRELL of Manlius argues that Irish Republican Army supporters risk dangerous outcomes. He contends the IRA leader seeks to overthrow Ireland and Northern Ireland, and he links support for the IRA with backing for various international extremist groups and past attacks, including the Pope shooting.
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Irish Ira
IRA
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Italy
Red Brigade
Cuba
PLO
Russia
KGB
Jack. W. Cottrell
Manlius
Letter to editor complains over Phil Donahue show tickets
A reader from Brewerton objects to ticket distribution for the Phil Donahue show. She claims the process was not first come first served as stated, cites 70,000 requests, and alleges a preselected allocation including a block for Bishop Grimes High School.
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Phil Donahue
Bishop Grimes High School
Carol Bednarz
Brewerton
Medicare Fears Mount and the 80 Percent Myth
ED Robinson from Liverpool questions Medicare Part B refunds noting patients never see 80 percent of true charges while Fred Lopez of Syracuse cites 80 percent of billed costs as Medicare’s pay. The writer argues Medicare’s fair charge standard inflates patient bills.
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Medicare
Fred Lopez
Syracuse
Social Security
Opening Day Success in Mattydale Salutes Local Staff
The report lauds two Salina town staffers for enabling a strong season opener in Mattydale. Bob Culkin of the Highway Department and James Wemesfelder of Parks are commended for their dedication and hard work to kick off the Little League and girls softball seasons.
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Mattydale
Town of
Salina
Bob Culkin
Highway Department
James Wemesfelder
Parks
Danenatian
Advertised by Nature’s Quiet Grandeur
A country vacation reveals a child’s wonder at a lakeside grove, concluding that the natural world proclaims the existence of God and the beauty he provides. The tale underscores how nature’s vast vistas and delicate snowflake patterns testify to design beyond human creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Rothschild
Syracuse
Tie
Stalled Car Incident Highlights Police Aid in DeWitt
On the morning of June 2 a car stalled at a busy intersection causing danger. Officer Cukierski of the DeWitt Police Department arrived quickly with help on the scene. His calm courteous and efficient conduct reassured the frightened motorist.
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Cukierski
DeWitt
Firemen want no tax change for Syracuse upkeep
William D. Ryan of Local 280 Fire Fighters Association argues against altering the current sales tax distribution. He contends population-based formulas unfairly hurt city services and public employees, urging preservation of the status quo to protect those who live and work in Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
William D. Ryan
Fire Fighters Association
Rescue Mission SHARE-A-THON Highlights Community Support
Money and staff effort by the Rescue Mission board and volunteers produced a successful SHARE-A-THON. Almost 800 hours of work were completed in four hours with nearly 200 volunteers and many sponsors. Gratitude expressed to the paper and local media for strong coverage and community backing.
Park vote set for June 9 at St Michael's Church basement
Onondaga Hill residents face a referendum on a new park district proposal. After a May defeat, the plan seeks 89 cents per thousand assessed value, open-ended with two purse strings. Voters from noon to 9 pm decide if countywide amenities justify higher taxes for 1,088 taxpayers.
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Onondaga Hill
Onondaga Hill Park
Park District
St. Michael's Church
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