Supreme Court upholds double occupancy in some prisons
In Our Opinion discusses the June 15 Supreme Court ruling allowing two inmates in a cell designed for one if overall prison conditions meet a contemporary standard of decency. The piece cites Lucasville’s history, overcrowding nationwide, and debates over new facility construction amid public safety concerns.
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Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Southern Ohio
Lucasville
Richard L. Worsnop
Oregon
Michigan
Ohio
Rhode Island
Gun law debate stalls on registration and penalties
The piece notes a 100 plus Republican leaders meeting in Easton Maryland to push for tougher penalties, mandatory jail terms, and a federal jail plan, while stopping short of handgun registration. It argues gun control can work citing Britain Germany and Japan as examples of registration or bans and stringent licensing.
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Easton
Imore
National Rifle Association
Congress
NRA
Gun
Capitol Hill
Washington
Great Britain
West Germany
Israel
Japan
United States
U.S
Kennedy Rodino bill argued to curb handgun crime nationwide
The piece compares international murder and handgun crime rates, urges adopting Kennedy Rodino provisions to ban or regulate handguns. It highlights New York state Sullivan law as a model, calls for comprehensive gun purchase checks and handgun registration to trace crimes, and urges NRA members to back safety measures.
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New York State
New York
NRA
Soviets seek closer trade and talks with Japan
The Soviet Union seeks expanded trade with Japan and talks on Asian issues, including military maneuvers, but faces obstacles. Tokyo resists negotiations over the Kurile Islands and cites Russia’s stance, while Japan aligns more with the United States and China.
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Kremlin
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Japan
Russia
Kurile Islands
Tokyo
China
United States
Peking
Trade Dispute Over Kurile Islands Ferments East Asia Tensions
The long running contention over the Kurile Islands fuels friction between the two nations as they clash on sovereignty, resources, and strategic claims. Officials from both sides warn of potential escalation while seeking limited dialogue to reduce risk of wider conflict and preserve regional stability.
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Kurile Islands
Allies urge Carey to settle Syracuse Developmental Center suit
A coalition of parents consumers and disability advocates urges Gov Carey to back a court enforced settlement in the class action against Syracuse Developmental Center. They seek community placement rights and warn against prolonged litigation. Leaders include Richard Bernard David Southard Genevieve Szczpanek Guy Caruso Sally Johnston Stephen Nevins Jeannine Nolan Edna Gillette Donna Caldwell Deb Pillsbury and Karen Ragne Donna Hoey.
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Carey
Albany
Syracuse Developmental Center
Developmental Center
Richard Bernard
Disabled In Action
David Southard
Parents’ Information Group
Genevieve Szczpanek
Guy Caruso
Sally Johnston
Center On Human Policy
Stephen Nevins
Citizen Advocacy Advisory Board
Jeannine Nolan
Seguin Community Services
Edna Gillette
Association For Retarded Children
Donna Caldwell
Advocate
DEB Pillsbury
Mental Patients Alliance
Ziegler Pledges Equal Representation for JD District
Larry Ziegler of DeWitt thanks residents after June 9 election to the Jamesville DeWitt Board of Education. He pledges open communication and reunification of the four areas forming the district and invites participation and comments. He provides home and office contact numbers.
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Jamesville-DeWitt
JD Board of Education
DeWitt
Larry Ziegler
Nottingham High School 1981 Graduates Message
Guidance secretary JAN KARDES offers a heartfelt blessing to Nottingham High School’s 1981 graduates in Syracuse. She wishes the group peace, safety, and enduring success as they move forward, hoping they find a bright future and the long awaited golden day.
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Nottingham High School
Jan Kardes
Syracuse
Community Church of the Nazarene Hosts Scout Troop
Girl Scout Troop 255 Amber Service Unit found a summer meeting space after many calls. The minister David W. Aaserud at 118 Josephine North Syracuse offered the church basement free of charge, aligning with troop links to Allen Road School. The Aaserud family welcomed the noise and activities, enabling the 4th grade Junior Girl Scouts to meet locally.
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Girl Scout Troop
Amber Service
Community Church of the Nazarene
Josephine
Syracuse
David W. Aaserud
Allen Road School
Aaserud
Jump Rope for Heart Raises Over $62,000 in Central New York
Madison County schools held Jump Rope for Heart events benefiting the American Heart Association Central New York Chapter. Volunteers and donors contributed more than $62,000, a 36 percent increase from last year, supporting heart disease research and programs. Donald Norton of the AHA board notes the community effort.
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Madison County
American Heart Association
Central New York
Donald Norton
Aha-Central
New York
Utica
Anticipated knee jerks for July
William Safire surveys forthcoming events in July telling readers what pundits expect in politics. He weighs a potential female Supreme Court appointment, Begin’s leadership, a Western economic summit at Montebello, gold standard chatter, Poland’s Party Congress, and Britain's royal wedding coverage.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Supreme Court
Lewis Powell
Robert Bork
Solidi
Reagan
Potter Stewart
State Department
Punditorium
Menachem Begin
White House
Egypt
Begin
Iraq
U.S
Labor Party
Yitzak Rabin
Sinai
Rabin
Canada
Margaret Thatcher
Helmut Schmidt
Pierre Trudeau
Montebello
Ottawa
Thatcher
Schmidt
France
Pouvez
Suis
Socialiste
Mitterrand
Arthur Laffer
Communist Party of Poland
Kremlin
Victor Grishin
Politburo
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
William D. Cotter
Robert T. Hannessey
Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
Edward 8. Sabine
Jerome 0. Cooley
Nass
Deborah J. Abbott
Alvin G. Feaner
William C. Crosler
Mario Rossi
Samuel J. Vaccaro
Herald &. Addington
Welter
Atreald
Anthony Travisono
American Correctional Association
Attica
New Mexico State Penitentiary
National Institute of Justice
ABT Associates Inc
Cambridge
Mass
Soviets
Soviet Union
U.S.S.R
Afghanistan
Tass
Europe
European
Moscow
Ussr
Mina
Kamchatk
Ai Okhotsk
Jekaido
Disputed Islands
Shiretoku
Misuki
Abashir
Sibyni
Etorufu
Dobrov
Kunashiri
Tyajin
Shikotan
Haroma
Korea
Honshu
Hokkaido
Karen L. Ragne
Donna Hoey
G.S
Liverpool
London
Hua Guofeng
Fighy
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