New York GOP opens up delegate process after Reagan win
A note on party history explains why Bernard Kilbourn created a rules committee to open the primary delegate selection to rank and file Republicans. Until Reagan’s win, New York delegates were uncommitted or pledged to a bidder, but now aim to reform the process for 1984.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Republican Party
Rocky
New York
Rockefeller
Bernard M. Kilbourn
Detroit
Ronald Reagan
Jacob K. Javits
Kilbourn
Reagan
Veep hopes and bold picks for Reagan’s running mate
A speculative piece suggests potential Reagan vice presidents such as Ramsey Clark Barbara Jordan and David Eisenhower highlighting moderation youth and name value. It weighs Barbara Jordan as a barrier breaking Texan and Black female lawyer while noting Clark and Eisenhower as fitting constitutional or symbolic roles. The author ends by asking readers who they would choose and mentioning Richard Schweiker as a possibility.
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Barbara Jordan
John Connally
Jordan
Reagan
David Eisenhower
David
Reagan Health Reports Prompts Presidential Questioning
A field of questions about age and fitness for office centers on Ronald Reagan, with reports on his health and mind being discussed openly. The piece compares Reagan’s stance to possible moves by President Carter and Senator Kennedy, exploring who might step aside if memory and decision making fade during a campaign.
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Ronald Reagan
Sen
Edward Kennedy
White House
Reagan
Carter
Kennedy’s 1984 bid seen as self made political patch
The piece frames Ted Kennedy’s presidential pursuit as a self crafted plan rather than inherited power. It notes his aim to build a personal base on his own terms and warns that 1984’s outcome appears inevitable. Included are comparisons to figures like Boss Tweed and Machiavelli to underscore the strategy.
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Sen
Edward Kennedy
Tweed
Freud
Machiavelli
Hypocrisy among Olympic allies over Moscow games
Hypocritical stance by 7 allied nations amid the Moscow Olympic boycott debate. Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Great Britain and Italy show sympathy with the U S but fail to urge their Olympic committees to act. The piece argues memory of WWII and fear of antagonizing the Soviet Union curbs decisive action, warning that no nation is an island and suggesting Fortress America.
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U.S
Australia
New Zealand
Belgium
Netherlands
France
Great Britain
Italy
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
America
Letter to the editor on school nurses and personal care
A Syracuse reader argues that eliminating school nurses and social workers reduces expenses and hassles, recounting experiences with a nurse who misread a child’s hearing and glasses needs. The letter cites a family physician and ophthalmologist confirming issues, and ends with a note on parental worries and accountability. It also includes a separate quote and a Baldwinsville reader praising presidential support.
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Christine Oakes
Runaway driver blamed in near miss on Caughdenoy Road
Paula Bednarz of Brewerton recalls a May 28 evening incident where a Volkswagen crossed the double yellow line and targeted her bicycle, forcing her to vault a culvert to avoid a collision. She recounts injuries and notes the driver did not stop, urging safe driving and adherence to traffic rules to protect victims.
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Volkswagen
Caughdenoy Road
Caughdenoy
Paula
Bednarz
Brewerton
Fathers Day Poem Invokes Absent Dads and Remembrance
A reflective poem noting fathers who are absent on Father’s Day, marking June 15 as the day of remembrance. The author notes their dad has been gone for 18 years and offers the piece to others grieving fathers for solace and shared memory.
Family conference delegate lauds Carter and Carey
Karen R. Gubman of Fayetteville reports from the White House Conference on the Family. Six hundred delegates from diverse backgrounds produced 57 resolutions on tax policy health education substance abuse and family life issues. The group supported freedom of choice on abortion public school family life courses including human sexuality and ERA funding for public education.
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White House
Carter
Hugh Carey
Disgust at Attitude of Barbara Timm and Amateurs
The message expresses strong displeasure with Barbara Timm and others described as amateurs. It conveys personal anger without providing additional context or factual details.
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Barbara Timm
Betsy Ross and the Flag Tale Debunked in a фабula
A critical look at the Betsy Ross flag origin story notes that most details are untrue or unproven. The piece questions the famous narrative, cites later revelations about stockholding and loans, and emphasizes the reliability limits of early family lore.
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Lockheed Cannon Co
Chrysler Stables
Nieuw Amsterdam
Betsy Ross
Whistleblowing Row Spurs Court Fight In Albany
Paul Thomas, ex associate counsel to the Temporary State Commission of Regulation of Lobbying, sues for 50000 in punitive damages and reinstatement after being fired for talking honestly to NYPIRG and Common Cause. He contends retaliation for criticizing the commission, echoing dangers whistleblowers face in state government.
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Betsy Ross
John Paul Jones
Japan
Betsy
George Washington
Continental Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Betsy Ross, Inc
Gen. Washington
Albany
UPI
Paul Thomas
State Commission of Regulation of Lobbying
Thomas
New York Public Interest Research Group
Common Cause
Commission
Suimmel
Nypirg
Howard Cosell
Letter: Won't vote over Carter vs Reagan choice
Charles Stessel urges abstaining from the upcoming presidential vote criticizing Jimmy Carter’s four years and inflation. He argues allies lack confidence and contrasts with Ronald Reagan, then states his family will not vote this fall.
Cubans Follow Ancestors With New Life In America
The writer notes Cubans entering the United States prompt debate about immigration. She counters claims by comparing Cuban arrivals to earlier American immigration waves from other nations. The piece reflects on why different groups are treated with varying attitudes.
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Anita Vander Giessen
Netherlands
Baldwinsville
Pete Bovenzi Honors Father’s Day Dads
Pete Bovenzi sends warm Father’s Day wishes to all dads, acknowledging their guidance and steady support. The message celebrates fatherhood with appreciation and a positive community note.
I Am 18 and Voting in 1980 With Frustration
Carole Cimitile writes about feeling low in spirits as she prepares to vote in the 1980 presidential election. She criticizes limited choices and the political leverage of wealthy figures, urging that more qualified leaders be found beyond the spotlight.
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America
Carole Cimitile
Baldwinsville
Repeal leash law urged by Tanya Eickmann
A letter from Tanya Eickmann argues the leash law should be cancelled. She says dogs prefer roaming free to chained confinement and that laws are imperfect like people. She contends dogs’ feelings matter and critics enforce restrictions unfairly.
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Tanya Eickmann
Fayetteville
Westhill School District budget rejected again
A Letter from MARK BENFORD of Westvaie voices frustration as the Westhill School District budget fails to pass. He expects a second vote on June 20 with no cuts and calls for resignations after the second rejection, criticizing elected school board members for failing taxpayers.
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Westhill
Mark Benford
Westvaie
Comment on leadership rings with Sardino for president
A reader endorses Chief Thomas Sardino for president in a brief letter. BILL REINSMITH of North Syracuse identifies as the sender and praises Sardino without detailing policy.
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Thomas Sardino
Bill Reinsmith
North
Syracuse
Cards and Check Mishap Prompt Mail System Review
Phyllis McLeod reports mailing a Niagara Mohawk check and Mothers Day cards on Salina Street. The cards arrived but the check was never received, necessitating a $5 stop payment fee. The incident underscores a need for system overhaul and improvement.
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Niagara Mohawk
Salina Street
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