In Our Opinion VOTERS Renew protection with House formula
Three hundred eighty nine members of the House voted to renew the voting rights act. Twenty four voted to kill the extension. Sixty five senators sponsor duplicate legislation. It is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The attorney general objects to Section 2 of the House bill. It tells prosecutors that voting discrimination can be seen from effects of a vote.
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House of Representatives
Senate Judiciary Committee
Push to Eliminate Senior Community Service Program Faces Budget Clash
Reagan aides push to end the Senior Community Service Employment Program serving about 55,000 elderly low income workers at minimum wage with $277,000 allocated this year. Critics warn dumping the elderly would force welfare or food stamps, arguing the move risks hunger and hardship.
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Reagan
Present Danger or Inflation Threat in Defense Plan
Ronald Reagan once chaired the Committee on the Present Danger and over 40 current and former members hold positions in his administration. They back higher defense spending, arguing the 1.6 trillion planned over five years must rise by 100 billion, while business groups warn of inflation and favor slower arms buildup and delaying tax cuts. The call is to squeeze Pentagon funding and pair it with tax relief to avoid an economic present danger.
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Lionel R. Meno
Syracuse
Onondaga Citizens League
Meno
Ronald Reagan
Security Council
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
U.S
National Association of Manufacturers
Roundtable
Pentagon
Nuclear Attack Panic Humor and Federal Emergency Plans
A fragmentary satirical piece mocks federal emergency management and media coverage. It imagines citizens planning porch lemon sales during a nuclear threat while agencies reassure the public and hint at instructions for handling goldfish and sandwiches, reflecting chaotic humor about crisis messaging.
Opinion on car seat fines and seating access in Syracuse area
In a letter from Melanie V Murphy of Jamesville and comments from BOCES Stonehedge staff and Syracuse parent Caroline Barnes, readers discuss reallocating $25 fines from illegal car seat violations to fund rentals or down payments for child restraints. They urge simpler ticketing processes and praise a local teacher Barbara Thorpe.
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Melanie V. Murphy
Jamesville
Barbara Thorpe
Dr. Weeks
Caroline R Barnes
Syracuse
Nuclear attack on Griffiss AFB would be a nightmare
Reader Chad Hedrick complains that sensational fear about a nuclear strike on Griffiss Air Force Base would worsen an already stressed Central New York economy and daily life in Syracuse, urging calmer coverage.
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Griffiss Afb
Syracuse
Politicians Greed Critics Push for Media Transparency
A reader laments politicians attacking the news media while failing to curb wasteful spending. They accuse officials of self interest, demand allowance for the public, and question raised salaries while living costs rise. The letter urges humility and accountability from leaders.
Deaf students enjoy six week ski program at Toggenburg
Grateful thanks are extended to Toggenburg ski area for hosting deaf students from Onondaga-Madison BOCES Stonehedge Elementary School for a six week program. Hank Schoeneck and Jim Scovera receive commendation for expert instruction. Appreciation to Country Shuttle, parents and friends for extensive volunteer support. The experience will be remembered.
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Toggenburg
Onondaga-Madison Boces
Stonehedge
Hank Schoeneck
Jim Scovera
A Little Seary Opinion on Boss Smarts and Jobs
A playful-column style remark notes that many people who deem their boss dumb would lose their jobs if he were smarter. It hints at workplace dynamics and skepticism toward leadership without naming individuals or places.
Coalition Push for State Aid to Homeless Housing in Upstate NY
Backing by city delayed at a general meeting. A 9652/57802 would allocate at least 1 million dollars to upstate communities for single room housing for homeless and low income people. Syracuse SAIC coalition joined to urge council support. memorializing resolution was tabled by Councilor Nicolette.
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New York State
Assembly
Senate
Upstate
Snowdon
Syracuse
Joseph Nicoletti
SAIC
Bernard Mahoney
Sharing ethic critique of Reagan economy by Onondaga Liberal secretary
Atlen Miller argues the Reagan policies harm the poor and aid the rich, with large military spending. He calls for an end to selfishness and super patriotism and to develop a shared ethic to reverse the trend.
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Reagan
Atlen Miller
Liberal Party
Onondaga County
Parents clash over new child restraint law efficacy
E West voices concern as many residents oppose the April 1 start date for the child restraint seat law. The writer questions why parents expecting relatives to care for children do not want them safely secured in others cars, praising government efforts to protect youths.
Community grateful after February home fire at Ross Park
Mr and Mrs Semible thank neighbors and responders for aid after their home burn out in February. They name Mr and Mrs Barney and Mr and Mrs Ballard for hosting and collecting aid, applaud Engines 2 and 9 and Truck 2, Red Cross volunteers, Father Fitzen, and Rev Lincoln for comfort.
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Ross Park
Robert Barney
Frank Ballard
Red Cross
Father Fitzen
Lincoln
Semible
Syracuse
Stop the bombs Dr Jeffrey S Schneider letter to Congress
Dr Jeffrey S Schneider writes to George C. Wortley urging a US Soviet nuclear weapons freeze. He outlines medical risks from radiation and mass casualties, urging immediate disarmament steps to avert disaster. He stresses the need to halt production, testing and deployment of delivery systems.
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George C. Wortley
House of Representatives
United States
Soviet Union
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