Opinion on Clean Air Rules Endorsed by Clinton
An editorial argues for EPA air quality rules with five year reviews, citing health benefits including saving 15 000 American lives annually and protecting 125 million people. It defends costs as necessary, notes new stricter ozone limits and soot controls, and backs federal regulators over industry opposition.
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Supreme Court ruling on sexual predator law prompts alarm
The column warns that the Supreme Court upheld a Kansas law allowing civil commitment of sex offenders after prison. It notes dangers of predicting future crimes, questions juries diagnosing mental state, and cites Sen. Walden on dangerous precedent. It mentions New York considering similar approaches and argues punishment should be decided at trial.
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Jimmy Bernardo
Sarah Anne Wood
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No Graduations Have a Dark Side
A Corcoran High School senior from Syracuse reflects on graduation, youth education, and the epidemic of dropout rates. The author cites September routines, class sizes, and the need for family guidance while warning that societal dependence could trap future generations in servitude.
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Mark D. Steffen Corcoran
Racism debate letter to the editor in the Herald Journal
Sharyn Rok opposes Amanda Francisco on race issues and cites Black Like Me to argue against dismissing racism as a minor problem. She condemns laughter at Fuzzy Zoeller’s joke as disrespect to God and calls for sensitivity toward racial matters.
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Diana Dickerson a Syracuse murder case seeks attention
Pamela J. Trotman argues that Diana Dickerson, a 12 year old African American girl murdered in Syracuse six years ago, has received little media attention or public posters. She questions why no sustained search and wider coverage were pursued compared with other missing children.
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Focus Greater Syracuse community visioning effort progress
Volunteers trained in facilitation gather input from diverse groups for FOCUS Greater Syracuse aimed at 5000 participants. Ideas on recreation and economy are stored in a database with a fall vision fair to rank proposals, while the facilitator notes improved listening skills and broader community engagement.
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New York Legislature Ignites Talk of Revolution
A columnist warns that state lawmakers must act to avert economic decline and political unrest. Citing Upstate troubles and AP reports, the piece suggests Albany faces mounting taxpayer anger and a potential upheaval if policy failures persist.
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Oppose Subcritical Tests in Nuclear Weapons Policy
Letter from RW Wieskopfw to Sen Daniel Moynihan urged President Clinton to oppose subcritical nuclear tests. It argues scientific doubt, radioactive fallout, high cost, and CTBT undermining, noting public support for abolition and warning countries would mimic such tests.
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Syracuse
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