Teacher Fired Over Classroom Prayer Debated in Politics
A sixth grade teacher in the South Bronx led students in Christian prayer and blessing, touching off a firing and national backlash. Newt Gingrich Tom DeLay and the Rutherford Institute backed her, arguing for more religion in schools while critics warn the case tests First Amendment limits and the prohibition on state mandated religion.
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Rutherford Institute
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Farewell to a political scrapper Ed Robinson
Readers of the Herald Journal mourn Ed Robinson of Liverpool who died at 86 a long time public servant and prolific letter writer. A Republican who helped found the Conservative Party of New York State he launched the Give It Back campaign and served on the Liverpool Village Board after retiring from General Electric. He was known for blunt direct letters, wit, and deep care for his community.
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New York State
GOAL IS DIVERSITY Making Fair fun for everyone
New York State Fair officials push inclusive attractions to attract a broader audience. The Pan-African Village will return in a prime location near the Center of Progress Building with African American and Latino vendors. Progress cites NAACP input and calls for more improvements in entertainment while stressing inclusivity.
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Justice for all pago? Legal services funding plea in NY
James C. Moore, president of the New York State Bar Association, urges securing 940 million annually for a permanent state fund to finance civil legal services for New York's poor. He warns funding cuts endanger access to justice, citing underfunded programs and staff strain across Albany, Mineola, Hudson Valley, and western New York.
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Higher butterfat prices shift burden to retailers not farmers
Donnalyn Shuster of Shuster Farm in St Johnsville argues against econ omist Kim Pickard and media explanations for rising butterfat costs. She says farmers face high prices while retailers and consumers pay more, blaming El Nino and government shortfalls and urging focus on retailer profits rather than farmer gains.
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Upstate Milk Co-operatives Inc
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A. Shuster Farm
St. Johnsville
Metro police referendum in Onondaga County debated
Residents face questions on paying for a metropolitan police department to replace local Syracuse police and Sheriff patrol. Analysts ask about cost studies, tax impact, deployment, location, and community policing plans before a possible November 1998 ballot vote that would require majority approval in city town and village entities.
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Sympathy Letter From J M Schaefer Inc For Two Killed
A letter from Donald R Crandall president and employees of J M Schaefer Inc East Syracuse expresses condolences to the families of Jeremy Spencer and Amanda Hutchinson who died in a June 20 automobile accident. It notes Jeremy’s quick learning as an installer in the safe power department and his friendly, well liked nature.
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J & M Schaefer
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Co invites succinct letters with writer name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Post Standard Herald Journal Herald American and may be edited and published or posted online or on NewsLine. Include contact details and use the provided mailing or email and fax addresses.
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