Shultz on Israel Lebanon troop pullout framework reached
Secretary of State George Shultz said the talks between Israel and Lebanon have produced a framework for conciliation. Officials say the key is Lebanon Israel agreement embedded and endorsed by Lebanon. Syria remains a major hurdle with troops still in Lebanese territory.
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George Shultz
Israel
Lebanon
Schultz
Shultz
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
PLO
Paris
U.S
Caspar Weinberger
Billy Martin Returns to Manage Yankees After Suspension
Billy Martin goes back to the dugout for New York as Yankees manager after a three day suspension. The piece notes his role as a spark for fans and critiques the team as a colorless, well paid unit needing drama to maintain interest. It also discusses Middle East tensions, Syria and Soviet involvement in Lebanon, and the U.S. push for a Lebanon-Israel accord amid uncertainty about Syria’s participation.
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New York City
Yankee
Billy Martin
Martin
IBM
George Steinbrenner
Baseball
Steinbrenner
Miller Time Postage Toll on USFL Prize Winners
A Miller time contest in the United States Football League awards prizes and imposes a $1.25 postage and handling fee on fourth to sixth prize winners before they can claim items such as posters jerseys or visors. The $100,000 grand prize and five $10,000 prizes require no postage.
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Miller
USFL
Grandmothers Run Cocaine Ring Convicted After Multimillion Scheme
A drug ring dubbed the Grandmother Mafia, composed of grandmothers, was convicted of operating a multi million dollar cocaine network. They used a beaded handbag and a Mrs Butterworth syrup bottle to stash drugs. One inmate testified about an overseas connection in Co hercel in San Quentin.
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Cohercel
San Quentin
Lombia
No Nukes Versus Nuclear Power Debate Draws Letters
Readers clash over nuclear energy policy and waste storage while railing against nuclear weapons. Citizens cite costs, safety, and future generations, with署 letters from Diane Bennett and Robert J. Abend.
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K.B.L
DeWitt
Niagara Mohawk
Diane Bennett
Central Square
Call for lay representation on judicial conduct panel
Louise M. Nardone, Director of the Citizens' Grievance Agency in Syracuse, voices concern about the state Commission on Judicial Conduct. She notes confidential testimony was coerced and argues the commission acts illegally. She calls for at least 50 percent lay members, free of conflicts, to ensure impartiality.
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Citizens’ Grievance Agency
CGA
J. Richard Sardine
Richard Haumann
State Commission On Judicial Conduct
Louise M. Nardone
Syracuse
Station Praised For Public Balance In Documentary Screening
The text commends WCNY for balancing the emotionally powerful film Children of Darkness. Kevin Allen arranged volunteer previews and responded to suggestions, with appreciation for Ann Badger of Fairmount Children's Centre and staff for their volunteer support.
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WCNY
Children of Darkness
Kevin Allen
Ann Badger
Fairmount
Children’s Cente
Westside In nercity Association Favors Demolition of Abandoned Homes
The board of directors of Westside In nercity Association in Syracuse urges demolition of deteriorated abandoned houses in their old neighborhood. They argue rehab costs exceed potential value and advocate new one or two family homes on scattered sites as a more profitable use of limited funds.
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David S. Michel
Dept. of Community Development
Westside Innercity Association
WIA
Mickinele
Syracuse
East Syracuse to suspend overnight police dispatcher service
The village will not have a dispatcher from midnight to 8 a.m. starting June 1. Police calls will go to the county dispatcher, water and sewer issues to a radio paging system. The move saved tax rate increases but faced resident concerns about protection. Pool costs include 77,462 total with taxpayers covering 33,464.00. Warm weather use proposed to cut expenses.
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East
Syracuse
Front Yard Theft Aimed at Deceased Husband Gift
A distressed note from Ruth Krueser accuses a thief who stole an oriental statue from her yard. She claims she witnessed the act, regrets not stopping the thief with buckshot, and condemns the crime as petty and cruel toward a bereaved owner.
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Ruth Krueser
Syracuse
WSTM series Don’t Be a Dope spurs drug info call drive
The CONTACT volunteers joined WSTM-TV in a week long mini series addressing local drug problems. Over 650 Central New York residents ages 7 to 70 called with questions seeking first hand information about drug abuse and local programs.
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Contact
Wstm-Tv
New York
Wstm News
Janice K. Liddell
Syracuse
Gandhi film sparks backlash after Oscar haul
Vernon Scott reports on the Gandhi triumph drawing sour grapes and accusations of political influence. Critics deem the film a peace milestone while defending Attenborough and India’s role, noting Gandhi’s lasting influence beyond awards and denials of character attacks.
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Gandhi
Vernon Scott
British India
Louis Mountbatten
Independent
India
Attenborough
K. Balasubramanian
Liverpool
Bipartisan Victory As House Backs Nuclear Freeze
The House approves a nuclear weapons freeze reflecting broad cooperation. Both parties claim progress, with leaders citing a unified stance that signals bipartisan support and shared goals for arms control and global stability.
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House of Representatives
Freeze Movement
Alwaysehias le
Remembering Jim Tormey A Syracuse Public Servant
A long tribute from Armond J Magnarelli praising Jim Tormey for 16 years on the Syracuse Common Council. The note commends his public service, research, courtesy, and respect for colleagues, noting his consistent focus on community welfare and his absence of arrogance. The Syracuse community will miss him.
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Jim Tormey
Jim
Syracuse
Armond J
Magnarelli
A Little Leary If Some People Lived Up To Ideals
A reflective column notes that if individuals truly lived by their ideals they would be forever stooping yet their everyday actions reveal a tension between aspiration and behavior.
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