Waste: County computer tells only part of the story
In Our Opinion the Onondaga County bookkeeping system omits due-bills. audits show $13.3 million paid to outside firms for non bid professional services in 1989 1981 and early 1982, while no figures on contracted but unpaid work. The piece questions reliance on external legal firms when many county attorneys are on staff.
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J. Michael Kelly
Rocal
Rejuvenated Onondaga Courthouse Steps Deterred by Chains
Frank Ballard, Onondaga County buildings chief, won funding to repair crumbling stone stairs and add snow heating coils. The legislature approved the project, but reopening date remains uncertain as a higher authority ordered the steps closed in 1955. Ballard expects completion by end of June and a decision on full access then.
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Onondaga County
Frank Ballard
Ballard
Moynihan decries New York’s federal tax balance
Senator Moynihan notes New York sends 2.9 billion more to Washington annually than it receives back. He cites NGA figures that Reagan era budgets would cut over 1.5 billion in aid for 1982 and 1983, questioning federalism.
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Washington
National Governors Association
New York
Cash investment gaps found in 28 school districts
A 60 day audit by a legislative commission found 15 of 28 districts kept about 6.5 million dollars in idle excess cash, with one district holding 374000 idle. The review also found 120 of 173 districts lacked investment policies and none pooled idle cash for higher yields.
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Commission On Expenditure Review
New York
Department of Education
Congress stalls over Clean Air Act reauthorization
Congress drags on renewal of the Clean Air Act of 1970 with the House and Senate moving in opposite directions and no action taken on reauthorization last year.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Broadway Syracuse Stage eyeing Broadway in May
To Broadway Syracuse Stage reaches a peak as Twice Around the Park heads to Broadway in May with a May 11 Tony nomination push. The drama began on H Genesee Street and hints at possible revisions by the author, amid a long environmental policy debate.
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Syracuse
Political Humor Improves Rights Situa tion in San Sal vador
The piece comments on improved human rights in San Salvador with dark humor about torture. It notes Nancy sharing federal china with 50 governors and suggests Reagan should host a fireside chat with David Stockman. It mentions Sen Hayakawa not seeking re election for health reasons amid voter fatigue.
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Reagan
Fdr
David Stockman
In Your Opinion Litter Bill for Big Business
Linda Beth Pientka of Baldwinsville argues against a litter tax and bottle bill, saying it shifts costs to consumers and creates a new bureaucracy while benefiting manufacturers. She contends the bill serves big business and questions state leadership.
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Linda Beth Pientka
Baldwinsville
Waxman bill eyes strong Clean Air Act overhaul faces House
Two bills, H.R. 5555 the Waxman proposal and H.R. 5252 the Dingell-Brayhill plan, seek reauthorization of the Clean Air Act. Waxman aims to cut sulfur dioxide by 10 million tons in ten years to offset acid rain damages, keep auto emission standards, and ease industry permits. Dingell-Brayhill would weaken current air standards, with critics saying it ignores acid rain and cancer-causing pollutants.
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Senate
House
Waxman
Mysterious Crossroad Echoes In Turbulent Times
Letters discuss peace and global security amid a widening debate on juvenile crime and a nuclear freeze. Contributors praise Mario Rossi's column in STARS and urge reprinting in The Herald-Journal. They frame national greatness as belief, sacrifice, and hope.
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Mario Rossi
STARS
Mario
Herald-Journal
Thomas W. Higgins
Syracuse
Nuclear attack film spurs protest urging public action
Drs Edward A Swift and Frank Oski urged protest against nuclear buildup in a Thursday Morning Roadtable session at Upstate Medical Center. They showed a film on devastation and suffering, commending TMR and WCNY FM for public service while noting the absence of coverage of the Dome’s first year. Richard and Marie Kund er of Syracuse commend the awareness.
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Edward A. Swift
Frank Oski
Upstate Medical Center
TMR
Wcny-Fm
Wcnyfm
Richard and
Marie Kunder
Syracuse
Abortion law debate cites Human Life Amendment risks
In reply to a March 19 letter by Donald J. Hammond, the writer argues that multiple versions of the Human Life Amendment are before Congress and could endanger pregnant women's health. The text highlights proposals by Jesse Helms and others that would ban abortion with no exceptions, even to save the mother's life.
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Eileen A. Steinbugler
Fayetteville
Donald J. Hammond
Sen
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Robert K. Dornan
Henry J. Ryde
John M. Ashbrook
Helms
Dornan
YWCA
Supreme Court
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Jerky Law and safety rules spark debate across readers
Letters from readers discuss child safety laws and immunization mandates, gun bans, and abortion restrictions. Geoff Hammill questions laws as jerky, while Neal Friend cites church views on gun control and the YWCA opposes restrictions on abortion, urging lawmakers to protect constitutional rights.
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Douglas Moegelin
Geoff and
Maryanne Hammill
Baldwinsville
YWCA Backs Woman's Right to Choose Pregnancy Future
The YWCA expresses support for a woman's right to decide whether to continue or terminate a pregnancy based on her own circumstances, opposing bans that restrict reproductive choice.
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