Southern Baptists Apologize for Racism and Seek Action
The Southern Baptist Convention issued an apology for past racism and slavery as 20,000 delegates applauded. The piece urges concrete steps beyond words, highlighting inclusive churches like United Baptist in Syracuse and urging open doors to people of color. Rev. Gary Frost, a black SBC leader, stresses ongoing advocacy against hatred and unity through faith.
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Local United Way chapter keeps independence despite national scandal
The United Way of Central New York stresses its independence and local impact as it gears up for its fall fundraising campaign. Despite William Aramony’s prison term and national-level reforms, the local chapter emphasizes that about 360,000 of last year's 8.17 million raised stayed in Central New York to support Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse, Red Cross, and the Food Bank.
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Food Bank
Rome Lab spared as base panel votes to keep open
The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission voted to keep Rome Laboratory open at Griffiss Air Force Base. The eight member panel feared years of advanced photonics research would be jeopardized if the Rome lab closed or its mission split.
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Standing Together for Liberty and Cuba Policy Debated
A public letter protests stereotypes against Arab and Muslim Americans after the Oklahoma bombing, urging unity and civil liberties. It denounces media bias and calls for equal rights, inviting others to join in defending liberty for all Americans. The piece also condemns the Helms Burton Act and urges a political vote against it, arguing it harms Cuban self determination and U.S. interests.
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Hank Strunk
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Parental notification bill advances in New York senate
The piece notes Senate Majority Leader Brano backing bill 0.5234 requiring physicians to inform unemancipated minors under 16 parents 48 hours before abortion. It preserves a family court bypass for abuse fears and cites Pataki support and potential Senate vote later this month. Proponents argue parental awareness reduces teen pregnancies.
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George Pataki
Dr Foster nomination sparks Senate rejection debate
The speaker criticizes President Clinton for nominating Dr Henry Foster as surgeon general, arguing better qualified doctors exist and calling for pre nomination background checks to avert filibusters. Mentions former official Joycelyn Elders and implies lessons were not learned.
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Action urged by Safire on Bosnia crisis in Herald Journal
A syndicated column by William Safire in the Herald Journal urges urgent U S action to curb Bosnian Serb aggression. It supports NATO and UN plans while proposing air strikes to destroy Serb weaponry and arming Bosnian forces, despite opposing voices from HENATO and other officials. Sylvia M Burgess signs the critique.
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Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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