Argentine judge orders arrest of six civil rights activists
An Argentine judge ordered the arrest of six citizens who worked to document disappearances and push for free elections. Emilio Mignone, founder of the Center for Legal and Social Studies, presented 300 cases at a court and to the UN in Geneva. The six were later released and protests by Amnesty International and others followed. The State Department and Haig were criticized for not sending a telegram.
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Argentina
Emilio Mignone
Center For Legal and Social Studies
Mignone
Roberto Viola
U.S
Haig
Reagan
Amnesty International
Argentine Information Service Committee
New York
Free World
Information Committee
U15
State Department
Push to fund central library at former Post Office site
Onondaga County Public Library trustees weigh site choice for a central library with a $6 million state funded block for conversion of the old Post Office. Legislation from Assemblyman Bragman seeks reconstruction costs nearing $10 million, with Mayor Alexander backing redevelopment and county leaders urging a timely decision.
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Clinton Square
Ononsdaga County Public Library
Michael J. Bragman
Lee Alexander
John Mulroy
Milton L. Fuller
Bragman
Fuller
Federal Post Office
Onondaga County
Central New York
Friendly skies show deregulation shifting airline balance
The piece notes deregulation boosts smaller carriers while troubling giants. 1980 hits worst year for big airlines with fuel costs rising to a dollar per gallon and passenger miles down five percent. Domestic market opening fuels new competition as 10 majors carry 83 percent of revenue miles. Smaller lines, including USAir and Ozark, hold about 10 percent with 5 percent for others, and growth continues.
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Peter Nulty
Fortune Magazine
Usair
Ozark
Handicapped parking note targets two drivers at Fairmount Fair
Kenneth R Hutchings writes from Syracuse criticizing a Buick and a red Zephyr for using designated handicapped spaces at Dey Brothers entrance March 9. He questions disability visibility, urges Marcellus residents to address budget cuts and attend the March 17 school board meeting citing local district status.
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Dey Brothers
Fairmount Fair
Marcellus
Kenneth R. Hutchings
Syracuse
Veterans voice on VA treatment and wait times
E.R. MacINTYRE of Meridian argues veterans face long waits and mixed care at the VA Medical Center. He criticizes sensational media claims and notes some patients arrive intoxicated, demanding, or seeking sleep rather than medical help.
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Veterans Administration
E.R. MacIntyre
Meridian
Protect schools 1. Alfonso D Amato raises budget concerns
Alfonso D Amato from Washington warns that reducing funds will force public schools to cut activities such as physical education art music and possibly gifted and talented programs. He notes these activities benefit children and expresses concern for pupils in public schools. ABRIE SLOAT, Manlius Pebble Hill School, DeWitt.
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Liverpool
Abrie Sloat
Manlius-Pebble Hill School
DeWitt
Oligarchy claim stirs debate over taxes and welfare
Victor Debeneditis of LaFayette denounces the shift from republic to oligarchy. He argues tax dollars subsidize failing corporations and fund a local steam plant while Niagara Mohawk profits by reselling cheap power at high rates, accusing leaders of flocking to welfare for the rich and neglecting the underprivileged.
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Niagara Mohawk
Victor Debenedittis
LaFayette
Marcellus Central School budget debate calls for cuts
In 1981 82 plan the district faces a proposed budget rise of over 1 million dollars despite a 5 percent enrollment drop. Critics note Kasson Road Elementary closure, high teacher and bus driver salaries, and capital needs deferred to a separate referendum.
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Marcellus Central
Kasson Road
Letter to the Times crossword fans thanks for puzzles
A reader thanks the New York Times for the hours of pleasure from the crossword puzzles, praising the weekly puzzles as challenging but solvable. The letter responds to A Rimiller in the March 5 paper and signs off with SATISFIED from Liverpool.
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New York Times
A. Rimiller
Liverpool
Post Office Workers Return Lost Money at Taft Road
Ann Kerniski of Baldwinsville thanks U S Post Office staff on Taft Road for returning money accidentally mixed with outgoing mail. She praises their honest conscientious service after a pleasant call and prompt mailing of her funds.
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U.S
Taft Road
Post Office
4 for grand jury in Salina town meeting
George Swatt, 2nd Ward councilman, writes that at the March 10 Salina town board meeting, Ward Battle Sick and Swatt voted yes for a proper grand jury investigation into local allegations. Town Supervisor Weston voted no and continues to push public accusations. Swatt questions Weston's motives and presses for a full inquiry.
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Salina
Ward
Battle, Sick and Myself
Weston
George Swatt
Contradiction to Reagan on Terrorism Support
Letter from a reader in Washington, D.C. accuses President Reagan of contradicting his stance against terrorism by backing the government in El Salvador. The writer urges upholding liberty and justice for all through American practice to repair the nation’s image.
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Reagan
Washington, D.C
el Salvador
Massimino Rips Syracuse Fans After Big East Title Game
Coach Rollie Massimino comments on Syracuse fans behavior after the Big East championship while recalling his own dramatic on court display during the SU Villanova clash. The taunts and reactions highlight heated postgame tensions between programs.
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Villanova
Rollie Massimino
Syracuse
Rollie
Massimino
Dump the Big East and return to independence
George Scullin of Auburn urges Syracuse to drop the Big East playoffs, claim the league is futile and costly, and push for a national schedule. He notes Notre Dame and DePaul are invited, and argues Syracuse should go independent to regain prestige and clarity.
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NCAA
Notre Dame
DePaul
Syracuse
George Scullin
Auburn
NIT Hopes Rise for Syracuse After Big East Title
Central New York fans cheer Syracuse University after clinching the Big East championship and turning focus to the NIT. Community pride runs high as supporters plan to attend jointly despite limited voices.
Syracuse Fans Call For NIT Support After Big East Exit
A Syracuse booster voices deep disappointment after the Orangemen miss the NCAA field and urges fans to rally behind SU in the NIT, arguing the team proved itself as the league’s best and deserves national at least. He stresses support at upcoming NIT games to back coach and players.
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Boeheim
Orangemen
Marquette
Ncaas
Syracuse
Villanova
Georgetown
Boston College
NCAA
Wary NCAA actions cited over 1980 Olympic hockey entry
Gerald L. Rockower of Marcellus blasts NCAA for allegedly barring the U S hockey team from the 1980 Winter Games based on a poor pre olympic record despite SU's strong showing. He asks why the NCAA didn’t seize big wins and claims the team was robbed of its chance.
Syracuse fan blasts Gavitt over NCAA bid call
Maureen Walker, a Syracuse University season ticket holder, writes to Commissioner David Gavitt of the Big East in Providence criticizing him for allegedly counting Syracuse out and denying the team an NCAA bid. She argues the SU basketball team deserved inclusion and condemns the league decision affecting the community.
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David Gavitt
Providence
A.L
Syracuse University
Syracuse
Maureen Walker
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
William D. Cotter
Robert T. Hennessey
Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
Edward B. Sabina
Jerome ©. Cooley
Deborah J. Abbott
Alvin G. Fenner
Willian C. Cearer
Mario Ratsi
Samuel J. Vaccaro
Harold E. Addington
Arnold Bordick
Peared
United Nations Commission On Human Rights
Geneva
Organization of American States
U.N. Commission
U.S.S.R
Alfonso D'Amato
Washington
Ann Kerniski
Baldwinsville
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