Call for special prosecutor over S&L scandal grows
Washington editorial calls for a special prosecutor to investigate S&L abuses in the Reagan era, noting 150 House co sponsors. It warns of potential jailings and names President Bush among those who deregulation allowed to profit while taxpayers bear bailout costs. It urges accountability and insists consequences exceed defense spending.
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Courts Belong to All Lift Secrecy from Settlements
New York chief judge Sol Wachtler urges ending secrecy in private civil settlement records. He argues openness serves public safety in product liability and broader taxpayer interests. The proposal requires Administrative Board approval before public hearings and Court of Appeals review.
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ABC Backtracks On Using Kids After Eastwood Comment
Ken Eastwood prompted ABC to drop a Cat Kids Walk segment on Good Morning America citing Cazenovia pride. network later reversed after he changed his on air statement. The segment will air at 7 30 a m on July 23. Mandela Parade Mosaic Receives Wide Praise Across New York City Communities. Governor Mario Cuomo calls it the most moving experience of his life.
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ABC
Eastwood
Cazenovia
Joan Lunden
New York City
Nelson Mandela
Mario Cuomo
Mandela
County executive clarifies air monitoring plan stance
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas J. Pirro states he has neither rejected nor opposed Health Commissioner James Miller's air monitoring program. He says the executive reviewed the report and will offer comments and suggestions to ensure cost effective, standards compliant implementation of the waste to energy project on Rock Cut Road with ongoing emissions monitoring.
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James Miller
Herald-Journal
Dr. Miller
Rock Cut Road
EPA
DBC
Long Island
Nicholas J. Pirro
Monitoring humans in health plan for county incinerator
Dr James Miller backs a plan to monitor toxic emissions from Onondaga County's proposed trash incinerator and urges adding human monitoring through blood hair and nail samples. Priority to high pollution areas and burner workers, funded by bonding to ensure long term support.
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James Miller
Onondaga County
Michael Lax
Central
Don Lawless
Our few wild acres are worth protecting
A reader letter from Herald Journal criticizes New York wilderness protections, arguing against landowner costs while a park ranger voice defends preserving small pristine areas from development, contrasting with ambitions to create more national parks.
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Lynn Roderick
Herald-Journal
New York
Roderick
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Costa Rica
Peace Corps
Obscenity cases test art vs. public taste in era
A Cincinnati gallery faces a first U.S. obscenity prosecution for Mapplethorpe works, accused of displaying nude child photos. Andrew Dice Clay’s raunchy act draws critique, while 2 Live Crew members are jailed for an obscene song. Debates rise on free speech, art, and limits, with reader responses invited.
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Robert Mapplethorpe
United States
Andrew Dice Clay
Syracuse
2 Live Crew
Community voices urge Environmental Bond Act support
DeWitt and Katia McCarthy contribute comments urging local residents to back the Environmental Bond Act. The notes underscore a call for unity under faith and a desire for a community prayer group.
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Bill Cody DeWitt
Katia McCarthy
Syracuse
Court ruling affirms student prayer groups in public schools
The Supreme Court allows student prayer groups to meet in schools that offer other extracurricular clubs, upholding equal access for secular and religious speech. The writer welcomes the decision as overdue and urges establishment of religious clubs in all public schools as extracurricular activities.
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Supreme Court
Kids from Northern Ireland arrive for six week respite in Syracuse
Dozens of youngsters from Northern Ireland will land at Hancock International Airport on Thursday at 7 p.m. for a six week respite hosted by Syracuse families. Local efforts raised over 125000 to support Project Children with thanks to Le Moyne Fall Dance Committee and other volunteers.
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Northern Ireland
Syracuse
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Hooley
Tommy Makem
Kathleen Kelly
Children Syracuse
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