NATO Warns Soviets to Negotiate Arms, May Deploy Missiles
NATO foreign ministers demand real progress in Geneva talks and threaten deployment of medium range American missiles in Europe within six months if the Soviets fail to offer substantive concessions. The warning follows a years long Soviet propaganda push and criticism of French delays.
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NATO
Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Geneva
Europe
Andropov
U.S
George Shultz
France
Francois Mitterrand
Germany
Cuba
Regents member urges optional high school computer study rule
Emlyn Griffith of Rome on the state Board of Regents argues against mandating a statewide computer literacy course for high school students. He cites reports predicting rapid automation and 80 to 90 percent of jobs needing computer skills, yet warns a required course risks favoring certain companies and systems amid a fragmented industry.
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Emlyn Griffith
Rome
State Board of Regents
Griffith
New York Nudity Law Shifts Focus to Public Nudity
Gov Cuomo signed a bill narrowing the state nudity ban by allowing public nudity for entertainment. The change targets topless dancers in bars while posing questions about beach use and potential tests of the distinction between permitted performances and ordinary beachgoers.
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New York State
Cuomo
Regents urged cautious approach to computer course proposal
The state regents favor optional computer courses but warn against overreach. They say most training will be superficial and that public schools should emphasize reading and math skills. They note employers expect comfort with terminals and training, not full computer literacy. Two other regents proposals to add math and science years may better prepare students for technical jobs.
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Johnny
Griffith
Regents
City tax debate rebuts editorial on downtown assessments
Syracuse readers weigh in on downtown tax fairness. David M. Garber defends city policy, noting historic burdens while reducing downtown assessments by 10 million since 1975. Myron, Barbara, Libby Thomas, and GLA raise concerns on school issues and multiple votes.
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Grant
David M. Garber
Corporation Counsel
Syracuse
North Syracuse votes today on school budget
William B. Connor reports that the North Syracuse school district faces a budget vote amid calls to improve education per a national study. The board and superintendent tout a plan offering strong opportunities at a reasonable cost, urging residents to vote yes and support the North Stars.
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North Syracuse
North Stars
Yes votes needed for revised budget and five propositions
Beverly N Rempisty urges North Syracuse voters to approve the revised budget and five propositions. She frames a yes vote as investing in tomorrow by developing youth’s minds and bodies, arguing a no vote harms the community’s future.
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Syracuse
Beverly N. Rempisty
Clay
Syracuse Faces National Title in Lacrosse
Syracuse University showcases a national champion lacrosse program while West Genesee claims county supremacy in boys lacrosse, highlighting strong statewide lacrosse depth and competition.
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Syracuse University
West Genesee
Unjustified risk and divine love across nations
A dated, reflective piece argues that God’s love is not owned by any nation and condemns policies in the United States and Russia that contravene religious freedom and moral laws. It denounces public school prayer bans, abortion debates, segregation, and patriotism divorced from divine law, urging restraint to avoid mass sacrifice.
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U.S
Russia
Korea and Vietnam veterans seek greater public remembrance
Readers discuss Korea’s forgotten war and the need to honor veterans. Debra Kingston’s June 5 letter mentions World War I repeatedly alongside Korea and Vietnam. Robert Nichols laments the Korea War Memorial’s crude form, while Earl Sweeney questions church rigidity and Jesuit leadership.
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Debra Kingston
Vietnam
Korea
Washington
Robert Nichols
Liverpool
Catholics skepticism grows over bishops on nuclear arms letter
A reader attacks the National Catholic Bishops Conference pastoral letter on nuclear arms as excessive and appeasement toward the Soviet Union, citing past NCC bias and media opposition. The letter’s length and rationale are questioned amid intra church debate.
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National Catholic Bishops’ Conference
National Council of Churches
N.C.C
CBS Network
60 Minutes
National Conference of Catholic
Wheels of justice taillight vigilante warning in Onondaga County
A letter from Richard J. Holava of Liverpool warns would be offenders about crimes against children in Onondaga County. He urges offenders to get caught, noting police time and the legal process. He mocks leniency and emphasizes strict parking enforcement to fund the city while justice may be lacking.
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Onondaga County
Fair County
Jal
Richard J. Holava
Liverpool
A Little Leary the Boss in His Own Home
A man who claims to be the head of his household is accused of lying about other matters as authorities investigate allegations of deception and control within the home.
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Syracuse
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Herald
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Herald Company
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Timothy D. Bunn
Donald P. Pickard
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
Carter B. Chase
New York
Syracuse-Onondaga County
Adam
CIA
Gillette Road
Myron
Barbara Saree
North
Cicero
Mattydale
Libby Thomas
Gla. Lyneourt
Peter
Petter
William B. Connor
Earl J. Sweeney
Chilienango
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