Reagan’s Post Iran-Contra Future Examined By Carter
Jimmy Carter said last week Ronald Reagan will face no punishment or impeachment even if Iran Contra evidence confirms wrongdoing. Carter notes Reagan remains popular and tenure near its end, while critics see underlying weaknesses in leadership and policy. North’s appearance likely won’t tarnish Reagan’s image, as impeachment is not an option.
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Reagan at the Helm Faces 18 Months of Uncertainty
The piece critiques Ronald Reagan amid Iran-Contra revelations, arguing he misleads with doublespeak and remains ill-suited to steer the nation through a volatile period. It notes allied skepticism at a Venice summit over his Gulf policy and arms policy, urging Congress and White House staff to guide the president.
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Lawyers Get Tough on Sanctions for Frivolous Pleadings
The New York State Bar Association reports majority support among 75 percent of 1,400 lawyers and 90 percent of 43 judges for sanctions against baseless pleadings. The committee notes sanctions unlikely to chill legitimate suits, but many fear abuse. Rule 11 permits sanctions for frivolous filings, with non monetary options preferred. courts may order payment of opponent costs.
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Shira Scheindlin
Debated Black Syracuse Series and Civil Liberties Views
Letters discuss a biased eight day series on Black Syracuse, arguing it ignores Black achievements and generalizes economic struggles. The text also covers Contra kidnappings, Sandinista abuses, and a legal note on mandatory drug testing and warrant requirements in New York.
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Tam
Campaign finance reform push from 50 groups targets Senate act
Prescott L LaunDrie of Syracuse reports a broad coalition of 50 organizations urging drastic reform of congressional campaign financing. They back the Senate Election Campaign Act, call for overall spending limits, restrict personal funds use, and cap total receipts from all political action committees to a nationwide system. They urge Sens D Amato and Moynihan to act now.
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Alfonso D'Amato
Daniel Partick Moynihan
Prescott L. Laundrie
Syracuse
Class of 47 reunion recalls memories from Vocational High School
Stephen P. Bucci writes from Syracuse about the 1947 class reunion of a Vocational High School, recalling energy, loyalty, and memories of WWII and Korea. Alumni reminisce on teachers, bands, sports triumphs, a secretary who kept them in line, and late-night notes. The piece mingles nostalgia with a political memo and a tourism note.
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Ro Miceill
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Gil Grunewald
Dick Sleim
Korea
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Nunn Ute-Fran-Contra Affair Affects Democrat Stance
Democrats grapple with the Nunn Ute Fran-Contra affair as it nears closure. The development strains party unity and complicates positioning ahead of upcoming political milestones.
New York Tourism Board Toll Free Number Request
A reader asks Stars Magazine to publish a toll free number for the Albany Board of Tourism to help people learn about New York State attractions. The letter mentions Crystal Beach near Buffalo as another tourist spot of note.
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Losing proposition for a convention complex plan
Frank Lawrence of Syracuse argues against building a convention complex, claiming taxpayers would cover losses while local businesses profit. He likens the plan to cutting off your nose to spite your face and cites NiMo's Nine Mile II fiasco as another financial slap.
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