Blacks in the Classroom Crisis Sparks Local Action
A Syracuse editorial argues that black students face deep educational gaps and high dropout rates. It cites a Sunday Herald American piece on a Delaware Academy meeting with educators, noting math and reading deficits, the Urban League crisis label, and calls for practical local fixes and ongoing leadership.
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Herald American Story
Syracuse
Delaware Academy
Census Bureau
Leon Modeste
Urban League of
Onondaga County
Henry Williams
Chris Canery
Nottingham
Delaware
Joan Bender
Veil of Innocence Lifted What Watergate Taught America
A Knight Ridder analysis marks the 20th anniversary of Watergate, noting Americans grew more cautious of presidents and powerful figures. It recalls investigator Martin Dardis and the $100 bills trail to Bernard Barker, arguing the system worked but lessons were not fully learned. The piece urges vigilance to prevent repeating past abuses.
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America
Martin Dardis
Knight-Ridder
Watergate
Bernard Barker
Dardis
Nixon
White House
Gerald Ford
Onondaga Lake cleanup debate clarifies options
Onondaga Lake clean up stalled by no decisions yet as lawmakers and officials push a comprehensive plan. The Moynihan framework prompts exploration of all uses while weighing social and economic impacts before state and federal funding. Nicholas J. Pirro, Onondaga County Executive, urges broad community input.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Onondaga Lake
United States
Sen. Moynihan
Sen
D'Amato
Walsh
Moynihan
Onondaga Lake Park
Seneca
Reader Letter Challenges Bible Based Abortion Debates
Letter writer Andrew Pushlar argues that religious excerpts cannot justify current views on abortion or single parenting. He cautions against using scripture to back personal beliefs and urges readers to express opinions from their own minds rather than others.
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Dan Quayle
God
Thanking Teachers for a Bright School Year
A parent thanks teachers and staff for guiding 5 year old through a year of growth. She notes how much time children spend with educators and celebrates their dedication shaping the future, wishing a happy and healthy summer to all.
Memorial Day Tanks Spark Anger in Phoenix Parade
Kathleen Dillon of Phoenix criticizes the inclusion of Army tanks in a Memorial Day parade. She argues it glorifies weaponry, contrasts with peace education for children, and cites a $300 billion defense budget as harmful to the country.
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Phoenix Memorial
Soviet Union
United States
Kathleen Dillon Phoenix
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor policy
The paper invites succinct legible letters with daytime telephone numbers for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable letters are not published. The editor reserves rights to edit for length and provides a P O Box address and phone numbers for submissions and questions.
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James F. Kleinklaus
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Howard Johnson
Syracuse University
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