In Our Opinion Spring’s Embrace After A Mild Winter
This column reflects on a mild Northeast winter and a spring that arrives with hope. It notes robins, sap runs, and early flowers, despite an unusual season, and celebrates the easing of harsh weather as people anticipate lighter days, outdoor activities, and renewed optimism.
Nutmeg and El Salvador in a President’s Exit
A sharp partisan jab links Anne Burford’s departure to Joan of Arc’s fate with no air improving. The speaker mocks Reagan’s El Salvador stance and hints at a special fund for such occasions, suggesting money bypasses Congress and recalling Westmoreland’s parade funding.
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Joan of Arc
Reagan
el Salvador
United States
Dar
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Adult education draws a broad spectrum of learners
Adults of varied ages balance work and family while pursuing knowledge through private college courses, continuing education, and programs like BOCES and External Degree. State data show one in three SUNY students is over 25 as Gov Cuomo highlights the growth of nontraditional learners.
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State Education Department
SUNY
Mario Cuomo
Learning process may end not as Adult Learning Week
Summary notes that Adult Learning Week honors lifelong learners in New York and credits Syracuse University and its Continuing Education program with 1918 roots. The piece highlights adult learners from new graduates to retirees, plus families and employers supporting education for broader community benefits.
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University College of Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Reader letter critiques belt use and policy in Feb Herald Journal
William J. Towe of Bridgeport contends unbuckled seat belts cannot be treated as life saving quirks without noting the broader, documented benefit of belts and shoulder harnesses. Randistarmer of Fayetteville accuses President Reagan of distorting reality in defense of nuclear freeze supporters and arms policy.
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Lts
Reagan
Florida
Freeze
America
Bank teller urges ID checks to protect customers
Deborah A. Voele, a Syracuse teller, argues that asking for identification protects every customer when checks are lost or stolen, noting the risk of a wife losing a check and someone cashing it without questions. The tone defends standard ID procedures as safeguarding rather than discrimination.
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Frank T. Wood Jr
Why Rivera triggers fear of anti Catholic preaching in community
Mary Ann Connelly of Baldwinsville expresses distress over a Christian preacher inviting Alberto Rivera to speak, labeling Rivera an anti Catholic fanatic and comparing his obsession to Adolf Hitler. She questions Rev Overton’s judgment and warns of impact on children in a previously tolerant area.
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Alberto Rivera
Long Island
Rev. Overton
Adolph Hitler
Mary Ann Connelly
Baldwinsville
Korea veteran laments postwar bonus injustice
A Korean War veteran voices frustration that Korea vets received no postwar bonus like World War II veterans. He recalls combat service and argues the conflict’s veterans were shortchanged and seeks recognition or restitution.
Retired driver urges North Syracuse to reject contract busing
Suzanne Symer of Clay appeals to the Board of Education to vote against contracting busing for handicapped students. She praises district drivers monitors and mechanics and warns that outsourcing could erode safety and care. She cites potential new state transportation aid and urges protecting the children.
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Syracuse
Iask
Board of Education
Suzanne Symer
Clay
Liver donor drive highlights need for transplants
Denise Hall of Elmira underwent a liver transplant in Pittsburgh three weeks ago after a chronic condition. The Central New York Chapter of the American Liver Foundation aims to raise public awareness, support patients, and fund research while listing a contact number 635-5141 for more information. The piece also mentions historical Irish conflict and political opinions linked to the IRA and Cardinal Cooke.
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Denise Hall
Elmira
Pittsburgh
Denise
Central New York
American Liver Foundation
Irish theme stirs as St Patrick’s parade marshal named
British warned through John McLaughlin’s column about Michael Flannery being chosen grand marshal for New York’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. The Irish political institutions face a bold statement that no true Irishman will rest until Ireland is fully free under Irish rule.
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Order of Hibernians
Michael Flannery
New York
Ireland
America
Unfair speed limit in Camillus sparks outrage
Beverly Hall of Marietta accuses Camillus officials of bypassing the Onondaga County Highway Department to set a 35 mph limit on the southbound lane of Howlett Hill Road between Howlett Hill and Marcellus. She cites a New York feasibility study against the zone and notes the road is a county highway boundary not within Camillus.
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Camillus
Marcellus
Howlett Hill Road
Howlett Hill
New York State
Onondaga
Animals in Crisis Spca Program Saved After CACTI Action
In Syracuse Oct 22 1982 the SPCA canceled its Cruelty Investigation Program for lack of funds. CACTI formed to save it, lobbied legislators, and raised funds to temporarily preserve the program. Russ Stevens resigned amid internal conflict, highlighting shelter strain and the need for a permanent cruelty investigation unit.
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SPCA
Citizens For Animal Cruelty Investigation Task Force
CACTI
CACI
Albany
Russ Stevens
Stevens
A Little Leary There S Only One Wax To Redecorate A Teenagers Room
Logina Rand Grenave provides a modest note on decorating a teenager s room using a single wax method, reflecting a local column style. The item reads as a brief, quippy tip or anecdote from a small feature.
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Logina Rand Grenave
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