Africa's Promise: Clinton Eyes Trade Ties Across Six Nations
The piece outlines President Clinton's planned 12 day tour to Botswana Ghana Rwanda Senegal South Africa and Uganda to expand trade and humanitarian ties. It contrasts Africa's stereotypes with rising economic potential citing Botswana's growth and South Africa's post apartheid strength while noting ongoing challenges such as HIV and diarrhea among children.
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Hillary
Chelsea Clinton
U S Olympic hockey players face USOC dustup in Nagano
US Olympic hockey players failed to win medals in Nagano after a 1-3 finish. The team damaged Olympic Village rooms, drawing blame, while the USOC pressed for restitution and accountability. The piece argues the incident reflects a culture of pro athletes and calls for stronger standards.
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Japan
Olympic Village
Paul George
NHL
League
Salt Lake City
Terry Anderson
Herald-Journal
No excuses for binge drinking on St Patrick's Day in Syracuse
A community notice from Onondaga Council on Alcoholism warns against binge drinking during St Patrick's Day celebrations in Syracuse. It argues the focus on alcohol harms tradition and urges celebration of Irish achievements instead.
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Syracuse
Ireland
Ene Canal
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
National Council On Alcoholism and
Priscilla Brazie-Soden
Mary Sue Dobbins
Jill LA Veck
Onondaga Council On Alcoholism, Addictions Inc Syracuse
Onondaga Nation Conflict and Student Comment
Leslie Borst, a student at Onondaga Central School, voices concern about internal disputes within the Onondaga Nation. He questions causes, urges dialogue and counselor help, and reflects on the impact on children and native history.
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Leslie Borst
Onondaga Central School
Greenwood area noise issue framed as race debate
A resident argues Greenwood's problems are about noise not race, condemns racial labeling, and calls for focus on community harmony. The letter also warns against welfare cuts harming vulnerable citizens and urges robust journalism on welfare reform outcomes.
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Greenwood
Bank Merger Victims Lose While Top Execs Gain
A reader reflects on bank mergers including OnBank and signing bonuses, noting front line staff face layoffs as executives secure rewards. The piece argues that editorial coverage exposes the human cost behind profitability and shareholder gains.
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Herald-Journal
Readers urged to send letters for publication
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