Airline power erodes consumer rights after deregulation
Deregulation promised cheaper fares and better service but by 1990 travelers face limited choices and complex rules. USAir dominates departures from Hancock as price wars vanish behind industry coordination. Fares cited at 194 dollars to Washington contrast with onerous advance booking and change penalties. Airlines reserve rights to alter schedules and cancel specials. Government intervention is suggested as a fix.
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Usair
Hancock International
Continental
Washington, D.C
Delta Airlines
Herald-Journal
Florida
Ft. Lauderdale
Sarasota
Miami
Orlando
Delta
Pensacola
Supreme Court curbs political patronage in federal hiring
The court ruling limits using party affiliation as a basis for most public employees hiring and promotion, shielding many workers from political coercion while allowing high level appointments to remain politicized. Analysts note potential less donor pressure but warn of persistent patronage in top posts and lingering accountability gaps.
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Supreme Court
Civil Service Code
Cuomo proposes tougher school construction and inspection rules
Gov. Cuomo calls for new legislation after a Newburgh elementary school cafeteria wall collapse killed nine children last fall. The bill would require school boards to document supervision and inspection procedures for construction and compel the Education Department to review and verify inspections. A victim’s parent says periodic inspections by state or local inspectors should also be mandated.
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Cuomo
Newburgh
State Education Department
Solidarity for Pico workers sparks global union support
James Doherty of the Onondaga Community College Federation of Teachers calls for united action to aid Pico Korea workers owed over $1 million in back wages and severance. He argues multinational exploitation harms all, urging global solidarity to secure safe conditions, fair pay, and strong union contracts, starting with Korean workers and extending to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
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Pico
Korea
U.S
Bernard Hitchcock
Pico An Hitchcock
Taiwan
Philippines
Hitchcock
Indonesia
James Doherty
Onondaga Community College Federation of Teachers
Syracuse
Is the flag a religious symbol and the danger of Americanism
An Associate Professor argues against a flag desecration amendment, labeling the flag a religious symbol and warning it could establish Americanism as state religion. He claims idolatry risks arise when worship shifts from freedom to the symbol, urging stronger protection of free expression.
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America
Pilgrim
Syracuse University
Adirondack land debate sparks local protest concern
A reader criticizes Adirondack Park Agency development limits and ads for Fourth Lakes Inlet lodges, arguing government land use control is inappropriate while urging residents to relocate to Manlius or Paape to witness woodland destruction firsthand.
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Adirondack Park Agency
Adirondack Park
Herald Journal
Adirondack Mountains
Rocky Point
Fourth Lakes Inlet
Manlius
Paapey
Obscenity Trials Spotlight Mapplethorpe Gallery Debut Case
Cincinnati gallery director faces trial on obscenity charges over Robert Mapplethorpe exhibitions as first US gallery prosecuted for content. Two photographs of nude children cited. Debate over free speech and public display of art, lyrics, and monologues provokes broader cultural questions.
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Cincinnati
Robert Mapplethorpe
United States
Andrew Dice Clay
Syracuse
2 Live Crew
Political views and calls for reform in New York politics
A reader voices frustration with land hunger and incompetence in office. They urge party neutrality, demand replacing ineffective leaders, support term limits and a competent administration in New York politics.
Peace, Land, and Money in Middle East Policy
The speaker argues that Israel seeks land and water, not peace. Citing Carter and Begin, they claim U S aid totals four billion annually plus Egypt payments sustain the system. They allege Israel rehypothecates funds, undermining peace and questioning who profits from it.
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Israel
Jimmy Carter
Begin
Camp David
Egypt
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N.Y
Syracuse Herald- Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Stephen Rogers
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Timothy P. Atseff
Donald P. Pickard
James F Kleinklaus
Thomas J. Heck
Avings
Aft
Tampa Triowne
Solidarity
Syracuse Herald
American P.O. Hox
Gary
Brookie
Anderson
People’s Party
Lester Mosher
Camillus
Mario Cuomo
New York State
Senate
Assembly
Herald American
Syracuse Newspapers
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