Acid Rain Attack Across States and Courts
In Hamilton County acidic pond water mirrors dill pickles with a pH around 3.54 as acid rain erodes lakes, monuments, and lungs. New York Attorney General Robert Abrams sues five Midwestern coal plants in the U.S. Court of Appeals, while EPA allows emission increases for 17 other plants and six states seek looser limits on coal powered plants.
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Hamilton County
Adirondacks
New York
Robert Abrams
U.S. Court of Appeals
United States
Canada
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA urged to enforce stock standards on acid rain impact
Editorial argues EPA must consider regional and long range effects of sulfur emissions beyond individual plants. It cites Ontario lakes failing for walleyes and trout, notes granite basins lack buffering, and praises Japan's scrubber and fuel reforms as a model for reducing sulfur pollution ahead of US–Canada discussions.
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Adirondacks
EPA
Canada
New York
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Scandinavian Peninsula
Japan
Adirondack acidity measured by pH scale in 1930s record
The source notes that the pH scale measures acidity with each whole number representing a tenfold change and cites the Environmental Protection Agency of Canada. It mentions ammonia disuiled water baking soda as examples and references a 1930s context for Adirondack acidity.
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Environmental Protection Agency of Canada
Self-assured heir to British throne charms Washington visit
The future British king displays confidence and polish with a tailored suit, upright bearing, and pristine shoes during a Washington visit. He signs guest books as Charles, a detail noted as a glimpse of newspeak this week, with a call to visit the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Great Britain
Washington
Charles
National Air & Space Museum
Washington, D.C
Galaxy on Newchannels sparks parental protest editorial
Mr and Mrs Maione of Camillus challenge the validity of Galaxy and other adult presentations on Newchannels cable TV. They question content including North Dallas Forty shown at 7 p.m. May 1 and a disturbing Motel Heil scene depicting a bloodied slaughterhouse.
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Joseph Maione
Camillus
Warm response from Syracuse on birth help effort
In the May 3 Herald American Jan Moore notes strong public support for an emergency program offering four homes to assist women facing unplanned births. The city continues to provide placement, counseling, and medical care for expectant mothers seeking help.
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Syracuse Herald- Journal
Arthur Jenkins
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Syracuse
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Ennessey
Kruger
Alvin G. Fenner
William Harold E. Addington
William W. Browning Jr
the Herald-American
Jan Moore
Let People Be Armed To Guard Life And Liberty
A reader argues that the right to life and liberty outweighs gun control. He cites muggings and crime in cities, claims police cannot prevent all harm, and endorses arming victims as the best deterrent. The letter also praises self reliance and the work ethic as pathways for students.
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Department of Mental Hygiene
Sam Colt
Peace and Pride in Bobby Sands Follows Hunger Strike
Deborah Hudson of Mattydale writes that she cannot accept the British government’s inaction as Maze Prison inmates starve themselves. She expresses respect for Sands and fellow Irish hunger strikers, condemns suppression, and hopes for peace and unity in Ireland.
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Maze
Bobby Sands
Ireland
Sands
Deborah F. Hudson
Mattydale
Gun debate shadows a deadly case and handgun policy
A reader questions editorial stance on gun control after a man released from custody shortly after fatally shooting another. The letter argues whether repeal or tightening of gun laws would deter determined attackers or curb near-immediate crimes of passion amid black market arms concerns.
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Underworld
Ireland crisis echoed in hunger strikes and calls for aid
The writer compares hunger strikers Bobby Sands and others to Hitler tactics in Ireland and argues Britain uses harsh methods. They urge the British government to withdraw troops and let Ireland settle its own disputes, suggesting Mary of Tralee or Joan of Arc as symbolic inspiration from a female perspective.
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Bobby Sands
Ireland
England
Great Britain
IRA
Mary of
Editorial echoes support for student loans with caution
A reader recalls enjoying a Herald-Journal editorial on student loan programs while noting personal reservations from wartime hardship and self-financed college. The message references clipping a Honolulu Advertiser piece from Hawaii, implying broader debate and concern about loan policy.
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Herald-Journal
Hawaii
Honolulu
Central New York Nurserymen's award goes to Ferraro Landscaping
Ferraro Landscaping Co. won the Central New York Nurserymen's Association commercial award for the Elmwood Park project, not the city of Syracuse. The association honors three landscape winners annually and cites Arbor Day projects including a maple tree at the governor's mansion in Albany for former Gov. Al Smith and the Morrisville College president's house landscaping.
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Herald-Journal
Central New York
Albany
al Smith
Morrisville College
Morrisville
Kudos for Centro Inspiring Auburn praise for buses and service
The Auburn community compliments Centro on its successful bus system. Residents praise affordable prices, punctual service, and professional mass transport as a smart response to economic pressures. The praise suggests Centro's model could inspire other areas lacking busing.
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Auburn
Centro
Reagan plan urged to spur economic recovery
Robert R. Snell of Mead Containers Camillus urges support for President Reagan’s balanced economic program. He highlights spending restraint tax cuts deregulation and an accelerated cost recovery plan to boost productivity and international competitiveness and calls for public letters to Congress.
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Congress
United States
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