Bud McFarlane Faces Iran Contra Testimony And Survival
The former national security adviser who twice attempted suicide amid Iran Contra scrutiny testified before the Senate committee over four days. Despite pressure and sharp questions, he endured public exposure, rallied later as a speaker, and showed resilience, suggesting others in crisis can press on.
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Robert McFarlane
Robert
Bud” McFarlane
Naonal Security Council
Iran
Bud McFarlane
Joyce Brothers
Senate
House Committee
McFarlane
Syracuse University
Senate House Committee
Nation
Nicaragua
Wocal
Draft registration rethink and reserve force proposal
A retired overview argues that a volunteer reserve force could replace universal draft registration. It cites Ronald Reagan and a Cato Institute study by Doug Bandow proposing a four element RVF, including active duty calls, paid inactive status, selective screening, and deep standby for Selective Service. The piece notes potential savings and faster mobilization with volunteers versus a full draft.
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Jammy Carter
Afghanistan
California
Ronald Reagan
Sal
Doug Bandow
Cato Institute
Bandow
RVF
Residents oppose 216 new apartments on Bemington area
Residents on Thurber Street oppose 216 apartment units in a Bemington extension citing increased traffic danger near schools and poor upkeep. They recall prior promises of landscaping and restrictions and urge rejection of more units amid congestion from nearby Ivy Ridge and other complexes.
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Bemington Avenue
Thurber Street
Hidden Valley
Ivy Ridge
Planning Commission
Ivy Ridge Complex
Vincent
Moore-Bennedict
Mount St James
London House
Remington Avenue
Manley Field House
Jamesville Avenue
Ainsley Drive
Comstock Avenue
Rosemary S. Lewis
Baker C. Lewis
Syracuse
Striking success noted by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff
The Big Brothers Big Sisters staff and advisory board acknowledge and thank the many individuals for their support and efforts.
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Eng Brothers
Big Sisters
Onondaga County
Syracuse
Big Brothers/Hig Sisters
Saint David's parish thanks Sherry Chayat for arts celebration article
Wallace A. Frey rector of St. David's DeWitt expresses appreciation for Sherry Chayat's April 19 piece on the 17th Celebration of the Arts. He praises the thoughtful listening and writing that captured the celebration's philosophy and thanks all who contributed and attended.
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Saint David's Parish
Sherry Chayat
Public Letters Policy From The Herald Papers
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit letters on public issues. Letters should be brief and legible with a succinct point. The paper may edit for length while preserving the writer’s point and may conceal identity if needed.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
From a Mother's Plea on Mitchel Reedy's Future
A mother expresses deep concern over her son Mitchel Reedy age 19 as he nears graduation in 1989 and fears his likely move to adult services. She cites 855 in segregated services and 300 on a waiting list for supported work, urging new alternatives to preserve integrated living, learning, and community participation. She references Congressman Wortley and Bishop McGann in broader policy critique.
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Mitchel
Mitch
Uns
DDSO
Uch
Right to live and the courts on abortion rights
Deane Dew of the Catholic League Milwaukee cites Thurgood Marshall’s voting patterns on constitutional interpretation. The topic links the original denial of voting rights for women to debates over unborn rights and Roe v Wade.
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Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
Deane Dew
Catholic League
Milwaukee
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George Wortley
John McGann
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