Local governments face tough choices over new federalism
Analysis notes Reagan's new federalism shifts power to states via block grants while cutting overall federal funds and welfare supports. States gain flexibility but face funding shortfalls and increased responsibility, leaving officials wary of opposing shifts that may jeopardize program consolidation.
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Reagan
Washington
Dale Tate
Congressional Quarterly
National Governors’ Association
National Conference of State Legislatures
NCSL
Roeal
Congress
Support M S drive in Upstate NY chapter campaign
The Upstate New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society launches its annual fund drive starting tomorrow and continuing through Father’s Day June 12. The piece notes MS affects ages 15 to 50, with symptoms like impaired walking and vision, and highlights the society’s role in funding research and patient services.
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Upstate New York
National
Why close Jewish center in Syracuse
A Syracuse letter writer questions the Jewish Community Center sale on East Genesee Street. They critique board decisions, urge democratic processes, and urge broad community involvement before any move or closing. The piece notes security, accessibility, and existing programs, and calls for study by nonpartisan experts.
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The
Herald-Journal
James Walsh
Common Council
GOP
Genesee Street
Corinne Smith
JCC
Jewish Community Center
Center
Cedar Street
National Jewish Welfare Board
Syracuse
Mauritania coup bid linked to Western Sahara split
A Mauritanian radio report said exiled colonels led an assault on Nouakchott’s presidential palace amid unrest tied to Mauritania’s stance on Western Sahara. One commander was killed, another captured. fighting raged before the abortive coup was quelled.
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Auritania
Western Sahara
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Moktar Ould Daddah
France
Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidala
Spain
Western
Sahara
Morocco
Polisario
Algeria
Libya
Mohamed Ould Ba Abdel Kader
Ahmed Salem Ould Sidi
A Social Security Number for All Citizens Idea Cited
Gordon W. Knapp argues for universal birth issued numbers to unify identity across transactions including banking licenses and services. He suggests it could curb welfare fraud and illegal immigration while noting hatred remains an ineffective path to humanitarian goals.
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Armed Services
Demonstration Over British Flag Incident In Northern Ireland
The article notes John Meil ton Bernard Mahoney Edward J. McLaughlin Thomas Young and others taking part in a demonstration during which the flag of Great Britain was burned. It describes the Northern Ireland crisis as complex and volatile with blame not assigned to any single party and questions whether any good purpose is served.
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Syracuse
Gordon W. Knapp
John Meilton
Bernard Mahoney
Edward J. McLaughlin
Thomas Young
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Commie aim in answer to letter by L Smith
Letter writer warns that passage of the Kennedy Bodine bill would lead to total disarmament of Americans and pave the way to world government, claiming Communists support the move. Wilfrid Haskins of Warners endorses the critique in strong terms.
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L. Smith
Wilifrid Haskins
Warners
Reagan faces choice on Notre Dame foreign policy speech
Walter Dolan reports that President Reagan debates two draft approaches for a Notre Dame commencement address a hawkish policy line and an uplifting values speech with aides seeking to define America’s world stance. The White House weighs delaying to focus on the budget while planning a broader, deliberate foreign policy message.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Notre Dame University
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Cy Vance
State Department
Afghanistan
Brzezinski
State
Ronald Reagan
Notre Dame
Carter
Reagan
Anthony Dalan
National Security
Richard Allen
America
Bill Gavin
White House
Congress
Gavin
West Point
Walter Dolan
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William O. Cotter
Robert T. Hannessey
Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
Edward B. Sabine
Jerome O. Cookay
Deborah J. Abbott
Alvin G. Fennen
Willan C. Craties
Maria Rossi
Samuel J. Vaccaro
Harold E. Addington
Arnold Burdick
Carl J. Sweeney
William W. Browning Jr
David 2. Kaczorowski
M.S
Governors’ Association
ANAC
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Mott Road School
Fayetteville
Associated Press
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