Old Ploy From Koch Refighting Rural Criticism
In Our Opinion Koch dismisses suburban and farm life criticism as a Republican plot. He cites a Sunday Syracuse Herald American editorial as an example, arguing the paper would seek to wound his candidacy. The piece portrays urban politicians labeling dissent as Republican to dodge scrutiny.
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New York City
Ed Koch
New York
Koch
Syracuse Herald-American
Killers on the Loose Dogs blamed for deer raids urged tethering
The letter argues dogs roaming in packs attack wildlife and calls for enforcement of leash laws under environmental and agriculture laws. It notes enforcement is weak, civil fines rarely collected, and jail terms up to ten days seldom imposed, urging owners to tether pets.
Record of endorsements shows Herald-Journal backed Democrats
The Herald-Journal and Herald-American backed Robert Kennedy for New York Senate in 1964 and various Democratic candidates for governor local offices and mayor Lee Alexander. They supported James Buckley for U S Senate as a third party outsider, later elected. They endorsed Hugh Carey and other Democrats, with occasional exceptions. The paper questions Koch and asserts a consistent Democratic tilt.
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Herald-Journal
Herald-American
Robert Kennedy
Senate
New York
New York City
Lee Alexander
James M. Hanley
Averell Harriman
Frank O’conor
Hugh Carey
Brooklyn
Lyndon Johns
Hubert Humphrey
Jacob Javits
U.S. Senate
James Buckley
Buckley
Roy Bernardi
Congress
Gary Lee
Mr. Koch
Overrun concerns drive review of Jamesville jail cost rise
Onondaga County Legislature's Oversight Committee examines nearly 400 000 in cost overruns for the Jamesville correctional facility, now urged to decide whether to expand from 128 to 192 cells at an $1.8 million added price. Questions mount about site geology, testing adequacy, and who bears fiscal responsibility.
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Onondaga County
Jamesville
Corrections Department
Political Humor Oscars Spoofs and Nods in Nominated Parody
The Oscar race features parodic takes on politics and crime drama with titles spoofing Reds and Uppers Downers Ludes and Yellow Submarines. Chariots of Fire pivots on a heated Pinto race while On Golden Pond mirrors Love Canal style chemical battles. Absence of Malice lampoons a Wisconsin senator clashing with a dairy association head.
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Ludes
Golden Pond
Jane Fonda
Love Canal
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
American Dairy Association
Four obstacles to post flood aid cited in Onondaga County
Local letters criticize Deputy Executive Edward Kochian for citing four obstacles to Fayetteville Manlius flood aid. Precedent liability money and authority questions fuel debate on county responsibilities, with residents noting restoration, funding, and tax impacts. A letter from Nicki McDonald and another from Aunt Who Cares argue broader reforms and safety laws.
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Onondaga County
Edward Kochian
Fayetteville-Manlius
Saergent and
Kochian
Kochain
F-M
Liverpool Civic Morning Musicals score inspiring recital
Ralph D Mello clarified with Kathleen Freer and Lois Horn at Chestnut Hill Middle School led a bright afternoon recital. The ensemble presented Ponchielli Pranzar Muller and Mozart pieces to an educated audience that filled the room with light jovial harmonious music. Denise Ruth Minnard.
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Ralph D’mello
Kathleen Freer
Lois Horn
Liverpool
Chestnut Hill Middle School
C. Waccard
5. Atkinson
Gittino
K. Nolan
K. Morse
M. Miner
K. Krause
S. Dudash
Ponchielli
Pranzer
Muller
Mozart
Ralph D'Mello
Democratic War and the Role of the Powerful
A reader letter argues the next major conflict will be democratic, with the wealthy avoiding combat while ordinary people die. The writer contends that in atomic war the powerful and their families would perish quickly, making future wars a burden borne by the underprivileged.
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Vietnam
William T, Dorchug
Camden
Contingency Budget Study Committee questioned for impartiality
Letter notes that 8 of 11 members are inside the educational community, citing names from local schools and boards. A public hearing questioned the panel as a cross section, alleging bias since only three members appeared unaffiliated with schools. Background claims five years of school affiliated activity shaping legislation.
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Kenn Peters
Herald-Journal
Michael Bragman
Peters
Kathy Czerwiak
Cicero H.S
David Files
Liverpool Board of Education
William Krentel
Baldwinsville Board of Education
Charles Mellor
Liverpool
Donald Yurkonis
Lyncourt
Marilyn Peet
East Syracuse-Minoa
Robert Parry
Liverpool Sports Boosters
Charles Wickert
Cicero Band Boosters
Pot headlines prompt reader protest and lingering questions
A reader letter laments sensational marijuana headlines and urges accurate, balanced coverage. The correspondent contrasts bold claims with later text about risks, warning headlines influence youth views. The letter also mentions Syracuse football, Ben Schwartzwalder, and a golf event with Mike Bello.
Ben Schwartzwaider Hall of Fame induction recall
A reader recalls 1959 college football opener in Kansas at Archbold Stadium and a guest experience with Kearney Tire Co. Ty Carler notes SU could go all the way to the championship, reflecting on the era and the Hall of Fame induction news.
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Ben Schwartzwaider
Spain
Kansas
Archbold Staum
Kearney Tire Co
Ty” Carler
Public fury over Niagara Mohawk salaries and PSC stance
Upset readers in Syracuse urge shared burden with NM high-salaried employees and stockholders. They demand the Public Service Commission explain its affection for NM instead of the people it represents, framing the issue as a stark grievance about fairness and utility costs.
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Niagara Mohawk
Public Service Commission
Syracuse
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