Mandela's US visit sparks debate on sanctions and democracy
Nelson Mandela arrives in America for an eight city tour amid fanfare and protests alike. The piece argues sanctions cost South Africa billions and pressure must continue for democratic reforms and release of political prisoners. It notes de Klerk's moves and Bush administration hints while urging America to stand firm.
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Nelson Mandela
United States
New York
Mandela
United Nations
Congress
Bush
Roger Wilkins
America
South Africa
African National Congress
Reagan
F.W. de Klerk
ANC
Revival of the Catholic issue strains church state bounds
Cardinal John O Connor and bishops push a revival of the Catholic office holder issue criticizing abortion rights. Their warnings threaten public policy but risk harming Catholics seeking office. Critics argue religion should not dictate public duties, stressing church state separation.
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al Smith
Smith
Washington
Herbert Hoover
John F. Kennedy
White House
New York
John Connor
O’connor
Austin Vaughn
Albany County
Mario Cuomo
Leo T. Maher
San Diego
California
Cheers and Jeers Highlight Local Business and State Issues
A former Carrier executive Robert Dulong is praised for not leaving town five years ago and launching Woodendipity, a maker of wildlife mailboxes and planters. The piece also lauds small businesses nationwide and Gov. Mario Cuomo for visiting a Syracuse elementary school, while criticizing his questions to students about a bond act. It praises Assembly Speaker Mel Miller against a flag burning amendment and condemns the Consumer Product Safety Commission for slow action on garage door safety devices, noting prior child deaths and budget constraints.
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Robert Dulong
DuLong
Woodendipity
Mario Cuomo
Consumer Protect Safety Commission
Minnesota
End Racism Starts with Us Not Kids Bigotry Lessons Stir
A public message argues prejudice is learned from adults and media, not born in children. EDWARD KNECHT of B Nai B Rith urges educators clergy and clubs to counter racism with programs from ADL and other groups. He notes NAACP and Urban League efforts and provides contact details for awareness and action.
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Rhode Island Ave
N.W
Washington, D.C
W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles
Calif
P.O. Box
Cato
N.Y
NAACP
The
Urban League
Edward Knecht
ADL
Auburn Lodge
B’nai B’rith
Anti-Defamation League
New York State Energy Office budget and programs overview
The New York State Energy Office reports a $1.6 million state revenue budget funded largely by petroleum overcharge funds used for energy programs. It highlights grants totaling $1.7 million for residential energy improvements, $348,000 for transportation energy work, $1.6 million in school grants, and $585,000 in appliance rebates for about 7,000 consumers, plus loan support and energy audits. The director notes national praise and emphasizes planning for future energy needs amid high energy costs.
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New York
New York State
Syracuse University
Freedom of expression and burning the flag questions
The text argues that flag burning is a form of expression honoring the republic and pledges allegiance, equating the flag to the nation itself and questioning whether protected speech extends to destroying foundational documents like the Constitution Bill of Rights or Declaration of Independence.
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Republic
United States of America
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Journal and Herald American invite letters on public issues. Brief, legible submissions with a verifiable author are preferred. unsigned letters or those without a daytime telephone number may be withheld. Space limits publication and editors may edit for length.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
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Donald P. Pickard
James F. Kleinklaus
Thomas J. Heck
Ana Seb Dat
New York Assembly
Mel Miller
U.S
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Legisla
Arno Sar
State Energy Office
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Albany
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Paul B. Bertan
Onondaga County
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