Madison Bill of Rights at 200 Years Remains Elusive
In Our Opinion notes that James Madison proposed the Bill of Rights on June 8 1789 and that two centuries later the document remains the defining standard of liberty. It contrasts tyrannies worldwide with Polish Solidarity gains and discusses ongoing rights struggles including for ethnic minorities and women. The piece cites a Hart Associates poll showing ACLU support up despite political clashes.
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James Madison
House of Representatives
China
Beijing
Poland
Solidarity Movement
Vietnam
Madison
Peter Hart Associates
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Bush
ACLU
Hart
United States
Looking Ahead to City Hall Race in Syracuse 1989
The column argues the Republican Party must present a viable challenger to incumbent Tom Young in the Syracuse mayoral race. It criticizes past GOP leadership, urges fresh candidates, and notes a cycle of political change in the county Legislature and Common Council as incumbents decline to seek reelection.
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City Hall
Tom Young
Syracuse
Young
GOP
Lee Alexander
Lengthening school year debate letter from Fayetteville reader
Rita Keller argues for considering effects before lengthening the school year while Catharine McGrath criticizes disruptive behavior and calls for parental role in teaching manners and respect to support schools. She urges prioritizing order, discipline, and community example before any educational experiments.
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Rita Keller
Ms. Keller
Catharine McGrath
Fayetteville
Noteworthy support at Nottingham High School gains praise
A reader lauds Nottingham High School in Onondaga County for strong leadership and student effort. The principal Tom Colahufo and staff, including vice principals and teachers, are highlighted for visible involvement, with community members commending cleanup efforts and a shared commitment to a university city image.
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Nottingham High School
Conroy
Onondaga Co
Tom Colahufo
Nottingham
Syracuse
Tragedy of Flight 103 Memorial Sparks Debate
Maryellen van Maters Syracuse letter argues against rehashing the Lockerbie disaster and its impact on victims families including Syracuse University students. She contends renewed media focus and a potential film remake hinder healing and recovery.
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Syracuse University
Maryellen van Marter
Syracuse
Military activity over Adirondacks sparks wildlife reassurance
A reader argues that Air Force and Army flights over the Adirondacks pose no major threat to wildlife. They say disturbed animals flee briefly but quickly return and dismiss fears of water contamination from Tug Hill landfills, urging caution about distant contamination concerns for Syracuse’s water.
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Adirondacks
Habe
AS Anali
Tug Hill
Boxing row sparks reader letter to Liverpool paper
Ray Rinaldi, a coach of 35 years, criticizes the newspaper for bias against boxing. He questions press ethics after a boxer’s morgue photo and a coma case at St Joseph’s Hospital, urging freedom of choice and fair treatment for boxing supporters.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Enquirer
Ray Rinaldi
Liverpool
Hill residents react to trash and decay in university area
M Conlon McIvior writes to the Herald Journal urging action on litter, broken furniture, and peeling paint in University Hill. The letter underscores community concerns about neglect and safety while noting there are many residents who deserve a better environment.
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University
M. Conlon Mclivor
The
Herald-Journal
University Hill
Seat belt reminder after Christmas Eve car accident
Linda Luongo recounts a Christmas Eve crash where not wearing a seat belt nearlycost her safety. She emphasizes that seat belts save lives and urges everyone to wear them.
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Thomas J. Heck
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Dee
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Sourge: Educational Testing Service
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Ridder Tribune News
Nottingham High
Adirondack
Linda Luongo
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