Economy Improves Slowly Amid Job Losses and Tax Strains
The analysis frames the American economy as frail after three years of slow recovery with 7 percent unemployment and a 1 million manufacturing jobs milestone near. It notes New York state losses in early 1990s, rising foreclosures, and a mixed local uptick in Onondaga County 1992 1993 while forecasts predict modest gains. The report cites experts predicting slight regional improvement and upcoming national health care reform as pivotal to Syracuse area.
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Mike Wasylenko
Blue Chip Economic Indicators Newsletter
America
Syracuse
Head Start Expands A Pre School Center In LaFayette
The Head Start program will open a center in LaFayette next year, its ninth in Onondaga County, serving 88 more children and reducing the waiting list. The piece argues federal funding should grow, noting current totals and proposed increases while stressing Head Start benefits like immunization, meals, social skills, and better early grades.
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President Clinton and Memorial Day at the Vietnam Wall
A reader defends President Clinton for speaking at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day. The writer recalls protests against the war, praises Clinton’s courage, and notes personal support for his actions as a sign of national care and memory. The piece frames Clinton as an American hero and cites personal voting rationale.
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Bill Clinton
America
Positive acts get overlooked by the press says reader
In a May banquet four local life insurance companies awarded two police officers who saved people from a fire. The event drew media attention but was not covered, prompting the reader to urge more coverage of hopeful, positive community acts.
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Fife Insurance Companies
Tmne
Blythe A. Dewall
Liverpool
Opposition to Fingerprinting Welfare Beneficiaries in Onondaga County
The writer questions the influential figures behind a welfare fingerprinting code in Onondaga County and asserts that the law should be changed. The message seeks accountability and policy reform regarding mandatory biometric checks for service recipients.
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Inondaga County
Have a Safe Summer: A Message on Drinking and Driving
As the school year ends, students face situations with alcohol. Members of Students Against Drunk Driving urge a safe summer. Alcohol is a leading killer of today's youth and over half of auto accidents involve alcohol. If you drink, don't drive. It's a life or death choice. Jaime Caryl Camillus.
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Jaime Caryl Camillus
New bicycle traffic rules mocked in a New York DMV claim
A reader recounts a rant about supposed new NY state bicycle rules, advocating ignoring signals, riding mid-road, and slow driving. The piece critiques claimed changes and urges safe, efficient driving practices despite the controversial statements.
Letter argues Christians must defend Biblical values in public life
Arthur A Lum criticizes secular humanism and Muslim influences, urges Christians to reengage in politics to oppose abortion and homosexuality, claims Christians are under attack and must stand for God's word, attributed to Rev Ronald F Rice of Marietta.
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Herald American
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Iveness
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Allehe
Ronald F. Rice
Marietta
Readers invited to submit letters to editor
Readers are encouraged to send concise legible letters with a daytime telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters or those with unverifiable authorship will not be published. The editor reserves the right to edit length. Mailing address is P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221.
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