Opinion on KKK violence and economic policy critique
The Meriden KKK attack turns violent as locals retaliate with bottles and boards, exposing public outrage and a showy response by Imperial Wizard Bill Wilkinson. The piece argues the reaction fuels Klan propaganda while noting Japan's 1.9 million car sales and calls for import quotas to protect U.S. carmakers, yet risks harming farmers dependent on exports.
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Meriden
Conn
Kkkers
Bill Wilkinson
Wilkinson and Company
Campaign Against Furs Draws Fire From First Lady
A fur protest by the Committee for Awareness About Furs sought a meeting with Nancy Reagan to urge her to wear wool instead. Press secretary Sheila Patton rejected the appeal, urging the group to organize. The flare of KKK rally plans, protective measures, and public reaction underscored racial tensions and media coverage’s role in shaping outcomes.
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Committee For Awareness
Nancy Reagan
Washington
Sassoon
Canada
Sheila Patton
Reagan
Whistling past the graveyard over New Jersey mob wars
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director G Michael Brown said three Garden State murders in four months, the latest a week ago, show mob warfare over Atlantic City casino control. He asserts the department is doing its job and no mob faction has footholds. The piece questions celebrating Brown and urges ignoring casino gambling in New York.
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New Jersey
Brown
New York State
Political Humor and Trade Jokes About Shipments
The piece satirically asks if Japan could curb auto shipments to the United States amid high demand. It questions how to persuade other nations to limit exports when American buyers outpace supply and mocks patriotic messaging and alcohol advertising connected to sports. It concludes with a sarcastic warning label idea about driving a car in Flint Michigan.
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Flint
Mich
Public urge for publicly owned gas and electric in Syracuse
Residents rally against Niagara Mohawk arguing the Public Service Commission enables rate hikes. They demand consumer relief and organized reform to replace the utility with public ownership. They condemn the utility’s arrogance and call for action.
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Syracuse
Public Service Commission
Niagara Mohawk
Referee passion and responsibility in basketball
Syracuse reader Thomas K Centore argues officials work hard traveling to games from November to February. He says referees are human and deserve fair treatment, urging fans and coaches to stop blaming officials for losses and to understand the demands of the whistle.
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Mexico
Hannibal
Cortland
Thomas K. Centore
Syracuse
Readers ask return to simple TV channel listing
A letter from residents of Brigh ton Towers criticizes the modern program listing for being hard to read. They urge returning to the old style showing regular channels 3 9 and 24 to aid senior readers and cableless viewers. Mrs. John Welch signs the note.
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Tom
Brighton Towers
John Welch
Syracuse
Onondaga committees weigh approving redesigned 200 plan
Dr Dietland Muller Schwarz e of SUNY ESF endorses a modern energy efficient zoo plan for Central New Yorkers and visitors, urging approval as conservation and recreation panels review the redesigned 200 and the old one for potential closure.
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Onondaga County Conservation and Recreation Committee
Ways and Means Committee
New
Elizabeth Calver Betty Calver remembered for charity and music
JoAN Sammons of Syracuse notes the passing of Betty Calver a woman of Christian heart whose generosity and cheerful travels connected friends across the United States and abroad. Her loss saddens many yet her entry into heaven is welcomed with prayers for her family.
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Elizabeth
Betty) Calver
United States
Hetty
Amtrak Chosen for Fair Service Despite Critics
James B. McKenney Sr. defends Amtrak amid Rough Rider attacks noting trains stayed on rails, passengers must be cautious, and praising staff, meals, and accommodations on trips Syracuse to New Orleans and San Francisco to Syracuse. He cites a cancelled issue with air conditioning, resolved by Amtrak with an apology and a credit voucher for a future trip.
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Amtrak
Syracuse
New Orleans
San Francisco
James B. McKenney SR
Villanova Coach Massimino Reprimanded After Near Referee Scuffle
Rollie Massimino charged a referee at halftime of the SU versus Villanova game, fists flying. Two men restrained him before the incident escalated, drawing a Big East reprimand. Spectator letters note SU fans' reactions and condemn spectator violence.
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Manlius
Villanova
Rollie Massimino
Big Eost
Glass House
Massimino
Syracuse
Public Letter Critiques Postal Rate Hike Ties to Inflation
Henry A. Karpinski of Trenton NJ objects to a proposed postal rate increase claiming it worsens inflation and questions benefits from prior postal reforms. He accuses the postal establishment of conning the public and cites mechanization and centralization as unproven. He also links to President Reagan's anti inflation plan.
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Reagan
Henry A. Karpinski
Trenton, NJ
Bottles and Jobs Exchange Urged in West Monroe Note
In a compact message from Bob Rocp of West Monroe, the speaker urges reuse of bottles as a matter of law sense and good practice. The note suggests jobs will be swapped as needed and that bottle makers and carpenters will recognize the right action has been taken.
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Bob Rocp
West Monroe
Who Will Follow Reagan in 1980s Politics
William Safire surveys potential Democratic and Republican successors to Ronald Reagan, naming Edward Kennedy, Walter Mondale, Jerry Brown, Gary Hart, John Glenn, Hugh Carey, George Bush, Al Haig, and others as plausible contenders. He notes signals, political strengths, and speculative matchups for 1982 through the 1984 horizon, predicting a wide field and shifting allegiances.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Edward Kennedy
Uncle Roger
Kennedy
Reagan
Walter Mondale
Georgia
Jerry Brown
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Senate
Sam Hayakawa
Brown
Gary Hart
Colorado
Hart
John Glenn
Glenn
Hugh Carey
New York
George Bush
White House
Bush
al Haig
Haig
Redneck
John Connally
Howard Baker
Jesse Helms
Bob Packwond
Oregon
Jack Kemp
Kemp
Carey
Pat Moynihan
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