Cop-out opinion on civil rights and school funding policy
The piece argues that voters reject school racism and notes Civil Rights issues dominate the Supreme Court docket. It critiques the Reagan administration for seeking IRS action over direct legislation, while lawmakers resist new laws and suggest the IRS should not fund racially selective religious schools.
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Supreme Court
Departments of Justice and Treasury
Reagan
White House
High school sports bosses seek TV bucks
A rough, fragmented note describes how high school sports officials chase television money, invoking a fable of a mule and a wagon to suggest pressure to move. The text hints at controversy over broadcasting rights and financial stakes.
Free Trade and TV Fees Spark Local High School Rift
The letter mix critiques Japan's trade barriers and praises U S bids, then attacks Section III officials over Section III TV rights for live and taped championship events. It argues TV deals pull attendance away from the gates and notes Syracuse University and Le Moyne College now back local athletics.
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Syracuse University
LeMoyne College
Reagan stance amid budget talk sparks humorous weather vane
The piece mocks the Reagan administration and the OMB for shifting economic forecasts from spring to fall after revisions and election cycles. It questions whether the public is better off now and reflects on inconsistent timing assertions by government officials.
Tax Grievance Over Five Thousand Dollar Assessment
A South Side homeowner laments high taxes on a brick ranch built six years ago near Seneca Turnpike. They pay 1656 yearly taxes, versus 650 next door, plus 250 monthly electric costs from lacking gas. After seeking relief in 1980–81 with no change, they threaten to sell and leave New York. When will assessments equalize?
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Seneca Turnpike
New York State
Editorial Letter From Upstate Reader On New York Image
A reader from Croghan urges change in a state advertising slogan to “I Love New York State” arguing that upstate New York is misrepresented by city-centered ads. Prescott L. Laun... (text continues with common cause coordinator) calls for support of voting rights legislation in Washington.
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Apple
Jake
New York
Joe Haluska
Croghan
Daniel P. Moynihan
Alfonse M. Mae
Washington, D.C
Koch
Upstate
New York City
Broadway
Tate
Changing face of Syracuse praised in weekly series
A reader commends the Saturday series "The changing face of Syracuse" for months of informative topics and accompanying photographs that bring local history to life.
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Syracuse
Stay sober A warning against drunken vulnerability
Kevin James Luke Leonard from Mattydale warns against giving others power when intoxicated. He recounts suffering indignities and urges wiser, smarter choices to avoid abuses by authority figures.
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Kevin James Luke Leonard
Mattydale
Not UAW's fault To State Customer Minetto
The speaker argues UAW does not set car prices and urges customers to blame government utilities banks for the value of the dollar. He notes production relies on blueprints and machines provided by auto makers and states their rate is $8.76 per hour, not $20. He suggests applying for jobs at GM Ford or Chrysler and questions why concessions are not aimed at price stability.
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U.S
Japan
Auburn Prison
Minetto
United Auto Workers
Auto Company
UAW
Ford
Chrysler
We want Koch for governor insists Schenectady couple
A.H. Lasak of Schenectady writes that critics of Mayor Koch’s remarks are misguided and argues for Governor Koch. The letter expresses pride in the term tube and dismisses New York City concerns.
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New York City
Nyc
Koch
A.H. Lasak
Schenectady
Herald-Journal Editorial Voices On Voting Rights
A brief editorial excerpt discusses voting rights and the difficulty of proving intent in the Senate during renewal debates. The Herald-Journal editors analyze how intent factors into legislative considerations and urge careful scrutiny of proposals affecting suffrage and governance.
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Herald-Journal
U.S. Senate
Debate on lowering drinking age to 20 sparks editorials
The piece argues against lowering the legal drinking age, citing teen behavior, peer pressure, and traffic fatalities. It questions relevance to voting or drafting age and challenges editorial calls for youth participation in military actions. It critiques political rhetoric shaping youth responsibilities.
Sterile Rural Life Sparks Mayor Koch Critique
John J. Cannon of Mumford argues rural Mumtora, 20 miles south of Rochester, is dull and sterile after city visits. He questions media objectivity in light of campaigns like Get Koch and asserts the right to express opinions as guaranteed, challenging the press to remain unbiased.
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Mumtora
Rochester
Koch
New York City
Sign for Salvador editorial calls draft signups risky
A reader letter argues that urging young men to register for the draft ignores the danger of serving in El Salvador. The writer notes Secretary Haig's shifting statements on potential U S troop use in Central America and questions support from President Reagan.
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el Salvador
Reagan
Haig
Alexander Haig
Central America
Opposition to legal abortion bans voiced by Jeanette Soine
In a personal statement Jeanette Soine of Theresa voices opposition to abortion bans. She argues that while religiously opposed, legal prohibitions could deprive women in need of access. She says no woman is forced to have one under current law, but future laws might remove that option.
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Jeanette Soine
Theresa
Samson jawbone lion clash sparks stinging analogy
Edwin Ezekiel of New York City cites Samson wielding a jawbone to slay a lion and compares it to Ed Koch’s aggressive style, suggesting he damaged his own gubernatorial bid by similar conduct.
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Samson
Ed Kochig
Edwin Ezekiel
New York City
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