Abortion ruling splits court as Roe stands fragile
The Supreme Court divided on abortion policy with Roe v Wade affirmed by a narrow margin while Pennsylvania restrictions survive. A swing vote by a Bush appointee preserves Roe, amid warnings of a two tier system based on wealth and access.
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Summer Work for Teens in Madison County
Madison County's Employment and Training Center has 308000 dollars to fund 220 summer jobs for youths aged 14 to 21, yet many positions remain unfilled. Officials visited schools to recruit applicants as teens face about 20 percent unemployment. jobs pay 4.25 dollars per hour and require non profit sites, with a stipulation to avoid displacing working adults. Lorraine Schmidtka, director, says they usually have more workers than jobs, making this gap puzzling.
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Herkimer
Oneida
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State Labor Department
Lorraine Schmidtka
Senate backs dress-irrelevant evidence ban in sexual assault cases
The state Senate approved a bill prohibiting using a victim's dress as trial evidence to suggest she invited the attack. Critics note attire should not determine guilt in sex crimes and urge swift passage to the Assembly.
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No prayers at graduations lamented by clergyman
Reverend David Cramer from Fulton laments the Supreme Court ruling prohibiting prayers at school graduations. He contrasts the ruling with a Russian distribution project and argues it erodes moral values and public acknowledgment of spiritual life. He urges readers to consider the impact on culture and justice.
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David Cramer
Fulton
Vote Out Lawmakers Who Evade POW Issue
Veteran JOHN F. KRISANDA JR of Baldwinsville urges voters to remove lawmakers he accuses of ignoring evidence that American POWs are alive in Southeast Asia and used as slave labor. He condemns Congress and the executive branch for treasonous inaction and calls on fellow veterans to elect reform.
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Congress
U.S
John F. Krisanda JR
Baldwinsville
Letter From Cicero-North Syracuse Senior on School Waste
Raghuveer Suryadevara, a senior at Cicero North Syracuse High School, voices disappointment with North Syracuse residents and the public school system. He argues against withdrawal of support and urges electing officials or legislative action to reform the system.
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Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Syracuse
Raghuveer Suryadevara
Now year round schools proposed for North Syracuse district
Voters already voiced opinions twice and board leaders are urged to act. The piece cites low SAT scores high dropout rates and few students advancing to college in the district. It proposes a 12 month school year with buildings open year round to save on new construction costs and address space and maintenance needs.
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Chicago
Frisbee Golf Sparks Demand For Park Play
A Syracuse reader argues Frisbee golf could boost park use, praising a nine hole Green Lakes State Park course for low cost and broad appeal. He questions why more parks don t encourage the sport and notes few players besides himself despite available open space.
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Jones Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters with contact info
Syracuse readers are invited to send letters to the editor. Include daytime telephone numbers for verification, unsigned letters will not be published, and editors reserve the right to edit for length. Mail to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call for details.
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