Mondale weighs running mate options in race for strength
The Mondale camp weighs vice presidential picks to bolster the ticket with gender race and regional balance. Speculation centers on Barbara Jordan, Ferraro, Bradley, Bentsen, Hollings, and other names as advisers debate whether a bold choice will sway voters or if the pick may have little effect.
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Walter Mondale
Mondale
Minnesota
Iacocca
Chrysler
Geraldine Ferraro
Jimmy Carter
Reagan
Rubin
Burns Roper
Burns
Gerald Ford
Carter
Robert Dole
Ford
Hatchet
Roper
Dole
Ernest
Fritz) Hollings
South
Fritzes
Ferraro
Los Angeles
Tom Bradley
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Guiya
Barbara Jordan
Syracuse loses bid for 1987 Special Olympics to Notre Dame
Local leaders express disappointment as International Special Olympics favors Notre Dame campus in South Bend for 1987 event. Officials cite logistics, proximity to Hancock Airport, and strong local volunteers as reasons Syracuse can still attract future major sports, despite the loss.
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Syracuse
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Syracuse University
Chicago
O’hare
Hancock
Carter and Mondale Debate Vice President Question
In a terse, opinionated note supporters suggest Mondale should blame Carter and Agrex for a potential Democratic loss. They argue serving as vice president could help reset the party and avoid political harm to Mondale, Schwerer, and Fritz Wis.
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Mondale
Carter
AGREX
Fritz Wis
Abuse and support noted in Syracuse community letters
A reader laments harassment of waitresses at Erie Boulevard restaurants and condemns rude patrons. The letter path includes other local voices, praising community efforts like the May 19 Women On The Move Run organized by the Women’s Information Center and volunteers from Eastern Ambulance REACT and Onondaga County agencies. DIANA F. CRAMER signs the notice in Syracuse.
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Erie Boulevard
Syracuse
Women's Information Center
Eastern Ambulance and
REACT
Radio Emergency Associated Citizens Teams
Onondaga County Sheriff's Department
Onondaga County Parks and Recreation
Diana F. Cramer
Is It a Sin In Church for the Blind and Epileptic
A reader questions if a blind epileptic man named George Bingham should face expulsion from church for falling asleep due to heavy medication. The letter asks whether such behavior constitutes sin and who bears responsibility within the church.
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Bingham
Syracuse
George Bingham
Gratitude for Upstate Medical Center Care
Mr and Mrs Costello thank Donald Leopold his assistants and the nurses and staff on 2B at Upstate Medical Center for excellent treatment caring attitudes and true professionalism shown during my husband's hospitalization.
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Donald Leopold
Upstate Medical Center
Michael Costello
Syracuse
Editorial critique on religion and Plowshares letters
A reader blasts the editorial page for lacking correlation between church and Plowshares, calling the group traitors and warning against modern clergy. The writer, Robert D. Stratton of Seneca Falls, likens sermons to message-phony baloney and cites biblical imagery of Jesus driving money changers.
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Jesus Christ
Temple
Robert D. Stratton
Seneca Falls
The Old Scout's Farewell to Arnie Burdick
Daniel Burdick recalls Arnie Burdick in a reflective column mixing sports lore and hometown affection. The veteran editor is hailed for football basics, blunt honesty, and a tireless work ethic, while the poem frames a farewell as a personal rite of passage.
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Herald
Arnie Burdick
Daniel Burdick
Syracuse
Arnie
Bennie
Mac
Fli
Fragmented anti abortion rhetoric in chat fragment
A user voices strict anti abortion views and suggests coordinating with six fellow protesters to barge into a hospital. The fragment hints at planned action but offers no concrete details or outcomes.
Call for halt to arms build-up and talks with Soviet Union
In Britain public letter urges government to stop nuclear stockpile growth and pursue dialogue with the USSR. Author AVERILLE BROWN of London appeals to Americans during election year to oppose cruise missiles in Britain allied countries, arguing deterrence is already excessive and warns of dire consequences.
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Britain
Soviet Union
Atlantic
Italy
West Germany
Holland
Belgium
Averille Brown
London
England
Greek Cultural Festival Praised by Community
St Sopma s festival thanks friends and neighbors for help in making the Greek Cultural Festival a success. Attendees enjoyed a brief visit to Greece through Greek food and culture learning. Rev De Harmand, George Armatas, James Sakezles express gratitude for support.
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St. Sopma
Greece
DE Harmand
George Armatas
James Sakezles
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