No Eye for an Eye Debates Airline Terrorism Response
A presidential commission urges deterrence through military action against terrorist groups and sponsors, arguing against targeting civilians and calling for tighter FAA security. The report questions bombing Iran or Syria and notes risks of escalating cycles of violence. Some victims’ relatives support retaliation, but the piece warns of broader harm and likely revenge.
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President
Commission On Aviation Security
Seid Chullsough
Bush
United States
CIA
Commission
Iran
U.S
Persian Gulf
Syria
Amerib
Gorin
Satan
Manuel Noriega
Panama
Tehran
Israel
Libya
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Free downtown parking may not draw shoppers alone
A city debates free two hour parking in Sibleys Garage and Washington Street Lot but questions linger about true turnout and revenue. A $160000 study suggested measures like carpooling and higher center city fees, while officials test free parking this summer. If visitors don’t return, the push to entice downtown commerce remains unresolved.
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City Hall
Sibley’s
Sibley
Washington Street
Salina
Clinton Streets
Investigation of the Harris family murder earns top award
Maa Raat cheers state police investigators H Karl Chandler and David M McElligot for winning Investigator of the Year from the International Association of Credit Card Investigators for their work cracking the Harris family murder case. The federal EPA report also links second hand smoke to over 3000 lung cancer cases in non smokers.
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H. Karl Chandler
David M. McElligot
International Association of Credit Card Investigators
Harris Family
Environmental Protection Agency
Taxpayer blasts Albany budget and calls for belt tightening
James Opperman of Chittenango vents anger at lawmakers over a 45 day overdue budget. He cites closed doors and covert meetings, urges spending cuts to avoid tax hikes and job losses, and thanks Herald American staff writers for coverage that spurred his letter.
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Herald American
Mario Morelli
Erik Kniss
James F. Opperman Chittenango
Italy Trip Thanks Syracuse Newspapers and People
Jeremy Gross and John Judge express gratitude for a 10 day Italy trip organized with Syracuse support. They praise sights in Rome Assisi Florence Milan and Pisa and note meetings with the U S ambassador and the Mayor.
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Syracuse
Parade Magazine
People of
Italy
Rome
Colosseum
St. Peter's
Vatican Museum
Sistine Chapel
Tivol Gardens
Roman Forum
American Overseas School
U.S
St. Francis
Assisi
Florence
Michelangelo
David
Leather School
Pisa
Milan
Sforza Castle
la Scala
Jeremy Gross
John Judge Syracuse
Israel as America's ally and defense link stressed
Irving Sealing quotes Assistant Secretary Richard Clarke on Israel’s strategic value to the United States. He notes pre positioned medical supplies and a potential war reserve stockpile in Israel would boost U.S. military capabilities in the Mediterranean. He contrasts this with Arab states restricting access to bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rowan
Israel
America
Middle East
Richard Clarke
U.S
Europe
Mediterranean
NATO
Military Budget Share Argument Refined by Definition
A letters debate between veteran activist Andy Mayer and Syracuse University economist Jerry Miner centers on what counts as tax dollars. Mayer argues the military share is 27 percent when excluding Social Security, while Miner claims 60 percent when Social Security is included. The truth hinges on whether Social Security funds are counted as tax dollars or separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Mayer
Jerry Miner
Syracuse University
Miner
Mayer
Gold Star Button Bill Backed By New York Mothers
The American Gold Star Mothers in Utica passed a resolution supporting HR 4350 to award a Gold Star button to next of kin of any service member who dies in service. They argue all lives have equal value and urge constituents to contact Congressman James Walsh.
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Department of New York
Utica
Timkenne
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Foenner
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Stephen Rogers
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Patseff
Moragg
Tor
Donald P Pickard
Chior
Faergvene Deeder
James FE
Maa
Raat
P.cpring
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Nat Tori
el ME
Dua Smyth Detin
Albany
Tam
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Thunderbirds
Blue Angels
Frogmen
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