Drawing the line on sexual harassment in schools
The editorial urges school administrators to enforce strict policies against sexual harassment by adults, including teachers, toward students. It cites local and national data showing harassment by school staff and urges continual education, clear rules, and immediate dismissal for violations to protect students and preserve trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald-Journal
Hj Magazine
American Association of University Women
Syracuse-Minoa
Lawrence J. Maggs
ESM
Michele Locastro
Clinton keeps two big projects alive as politics win out
The piece argues President Clinton, swayed by Texas politics and budget worries, urged Congress to continue both the superconducting super collider and the Space Station. It frames the decision as political, notes rising costs, and calls for canceling the programs to protect fiscal health, with revival possible later.
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Washington
Clinton
Texas
Phil Gramm
Hutchinson
Gramm
Congress
Capital Hill
General's Remarks Trigger Retirement From Air Force
Maj. Gen. Harold Campbell retires after an investigation into remarks about President Clinton. He called the commander in chief pot smoking, womanizing, and draft dodging while in uniform. The punishment of early retirement and a fine is deemed appropriate. Public officials in the military must respect the chain of command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Campbell
Air Force
Clinton
Pentagon
Campbell
Grand jury backs swift action on domestic violence
Police Administrator John M. Balloni of Baldwinsville comments on the grand jury report urging rapid adoption of anti violence measures. He highlights protecting orders, computerized enforcement, and moving initial cases from Family to Criminal Court to stress crime seriousness within families.
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Grand Jury Rt
District Attorney's Office
Hurd
America
James Maxwell
William Fitzpatrick
Grand Jury
John M. Balloni
Baldwinsville
Columnist Carl Rowan attacked wrong targets
A reader critiques Carl Rowan's June 6 Herald American column arguing that the central issue is the share of student loan funds reaching those in need. The letter condemns class warfare rhetoric and calls for prudent spending, urging no tax increases until existing funds are used honestly and efficiently.
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Carl Rowan
Herald American
America
Mr. Rowan
Rowan
Roger L. Belfry
Liverpoal
It Is Sexist to Exempt Women from Draft Registration
A high school senior argues that drafting only men is unjust and asks why women remain exempt from Selective Service. He cites equal rights and questions why the military excludes women from combat roles and faces no similar employment prejudice laws.
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Lam
Everson Hosts International Ceramic Art Symposium at OnCenter
On May 21 the Everson hosted an International Symposium on Ceramic Art linked to its Ceramic National exhibition. About 100 visitors from abroad attended alongside art dealers critics collectors and artists from the United States. Attendees praised OnCenter staff equipment signage and service noting an excellent breakfast and overall facility impressions.
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Everson
Ceramic National
England
Turkey
Japan
Canada
United States
OnCenter
Syracuse
Ronald A. Kuchta
Everson Museum of Art
Columnist Cal Thomas Keeps On Kicking
A reader criticizes Cal Thomas for continuing to attack Bobby Kennedy and remarks on a June 7 column. The writer asserts Thomas targets Kennedy regardless of his life status and mocks the columnist’s ongoing approach.
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Cal Thomas
Bobby Kennedy
Thomas
Readers invited to send letters to the editor
Readers are asked to submit succinct legible letters with a daytime phone number for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable authors will not be published. The paper may edit letters for length and accepts mail at P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221.
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P.O. Box
Syracuse
N.Y
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Foutder
Harald
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Syranma
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Edktor
Timothy D. Bunn
Timothy P. Atseff
L Peter Lyman
Quaes P.ileinelaus
Thomas Heck
Cirevolation
Space Station
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