Uninvited invitation to Reagan fundraiser in Syracuse
In Our Opinion the Rome of errors in Central New York shows a bungled invite to President Reagan for a Syracuse Catholic Charities fundraiser. Bishop Harr is vacationing in the Virgin Islands when the letter went out, so he could not sign it, and Auxiliary Bishop Costello says a rubber stamp was used.
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Reagan
Washington
Koch
New York
United States
Catholic Charities
Syracuse
Frank Harrison
Virgin Islands
Thomas Costello
Gun play in Florence ends unharmed after teen misfires pistol
A 10-year-old girl in Florence Oneida County was shot by a 13-year-old friend while handling a loaded .45-caliber pistol. The gun's owner was not charged due to no applicable law, prompting debate on firearms responsibility and NRA rhetoric about people rather than guns.
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Oneida County
Florence
NRA
President snub in tight schedule angers community leaders
Local organizers led by Rep. George Wortley failed to fit President Reagan into their April 27 schedule, late in informing Wortley after invitation acceptance. Critics say uninviting after acceptance damaged the bishop’s image and the Hope Appeal, leaving the district embarrassed and questioning local planning.
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George Wortley
Reagan
United States
World war risk rises from local conflicts say experts
The Center for Defense Information report A World at War 1983 notes more than a quarter of nations are in wars or armed conflicts. It warns any fight could trigger a direct U S U S S R nuclear confrontation as Moscow aids one side and Washington counters with military and social aid.
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Center For Defense Information
U.S
U.S.S.R
Internationalizing Local Conflicts Debate Ends Arms Aid
The center's director Gene R. LaRocque urges the U S and Soviets to stop internationalizing local wars. He notes NATO and Warsaw Pact weapon deliveries from 1975 to 1979 totaling 53 billion and argues for a bilateral hands off policy to reduce casualties and suffering worldwide.
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U.S
Unclear Pension Claims Involving Nazi Figures
The passage alleges government protection of Nazi war criminals Klaus Barbie and Martin Bormann, claiming Barbie served intelligence work and Bormann works in Washington. It also notes a drop in divorce rates and mocks divorce lawyers, ending with Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne not seeking re election as a write in candidate.
Build garbage burning plant to power city and county
Dennis Daly argues for John Mulroy's plan to build a garbage burning electricity plant with or without mayor Lee Alexander. He cites past local achievements and warns against land burial and dumping in Jamesville. The piece questions site choices, costs around 180 million dollars, and environmental benefits versus risks.
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Onondaga
John Mulroy
Lee Alexander
Mulroy
Onondaga Lake
Civic Center
van Duyn
Marcellus
Montezuma Swamp
Rochester
Waterloo
Alexander
Jamesville
Dennis D. Daly
Syracuse
Prison policy debate on graffiti cases and housing
Alberta C. Jones of Parish argues that state prisons absorb many nonviolent offenders who cannot afford good lawyers, with taxpayers funding substantial costs and potential reuse of prison facilities for low income elderly housing, criticizing UDC plans.
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UDC
Albany
Alberta C. Jones
Parish
Not all bad March 12 accident on Route 11 headline
I witnessed a Route 11 crash near Sweetheart Corners where a car pulled into traffic and collided with an oncoming vehicle. Traffic rerouted as a young man rushed from his car to comfort and aid the injured woman until the ambulance arrived.
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Route 1
Banks Campaign to Repeal Ten Percent Withholding Tax
Professor Robert J. Wolfson of Syracuse University argues that if banks succeed in repealing the 10 percent withholding tax on savings, then withholding taxes on wages should also end. He contends current taxation is unfair and urges taxation of all income types on earning basis, including savings interest.
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Robert J. Wolfson
Syracuse University
Not a Waste The Hoffmann Travel Expense Clarification
March 11 article quotes Councillor Bernard Mahoney criticizing Councillor Nancy Hoffmann for city and school district travel expenses. He says Hoffmann arranged a Washington trip to lobby for funds but did not attend. officials clarify the trip was organized by city school officials and Hoffmann was ill. The piece defends lobbying as a source of ongoing funding.
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Bernard Mahoney
Nancy Hoffmann
Mahoney
Hoffmann
Washington
Not God Rivera Target of Community Mantra
SUE DePAOLA of Mattydale urges defense of faith against Alberto Rivera whom she calls dangerous and hateful. She argues Rivera attacks churches and souls, decries his supposed judgment and claims of divine status, urging love, forgiveness, and adherence to the Ten Commandments.
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Alberto Rivera
God
Rivera
Hell
Sue Depaola
Mattydale
Not partisan issue in DWI debate over Onondaga roads
A community letter defends citizen input in STOP/DWI efforts in New York and Onondaga County. It argues enforcement and prosecution must balance public concern with practical timelines, noting legislation from 1981 and a tentative April start for enforcement. The writer calls for respectful debate and focus on highway safety rather than personal attacks.
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New York State
Onondaga County
Richard Hennessey
Jeffrey Merrill
Herald American
Janet Besse
Onondaga
Jeff Merrill
Peace in the Valley ends community dispute over Rescue Mission
A Valley community note declares resolved tensions surrounding the Rescue Mission on Valley Drive. The letter writers concede victory to the Mission, defend their own opposition, and call for dignity and lasting peace without further condemning opponents.
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Valley Drive
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Bishop's Hope Appeal Committee
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Soviets
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Klaus Barbie
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