Closing Pennsylvania Avenue a symbol of the times
The article notes the weekend shutdown of the portion of Pennsylvania Avenue by the White House to pedestrian access only. Concrete barriers are set up to bar 26 000 daily vehicles amid security fears. It frames the move as a somber sign of growing separation between the president and the public, while acknowledging Clinton’s pledge to keep people connected.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Clinton
America
Secret Service
Oklahoma City
Elsay Bowron
Ronald Reagan
Lafayette Park
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Subcontract with America urges wary view of state spending
An opinion piece warns Congress may shift more programs to states, risking mismanagement. It likens federal funds to a house under repair and argues New York officials may not guarantee timely education and health services. It urges scrutiny before embracing state control.
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Congress
New York
America
Wyoming
Educators deserve salaries they receive not bashing
A reader objects to J. Trout Lawen's column comparing teachers' pay with other occupations claiming true professions require advanced training and responsibility. The letter defends educators' effort, unpaid overtime, and accountability for students' futures while criticizing ongoing salary critique during budget time.
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J. Trout Lawen
Webster
Sam
Bush quits NRA life membership shows true colors
A reader comments on former President George Bush resigning his NRA life membership. The letter laments dual loyalty to competing groups and praises his departure as a display of his “true colors” and patriotism.
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George Bush
The
National Rifle Association
NRA
Electric lawn tools fighting pollution
Environment page reports on the adverse impact of gasoline powered mowers and calls for perspective on emissions. It notes internal combustion engines burn hydrocarbon fuel and emit carbon dioxide and water vapor far beyond mower efficiency.
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Herald-Journal
May memories and youth from Marjorie Lisson Syracuse
A nostalgic column recalls May as a warm, flower filled month. It laments passing youth and romantic dreams, urging that true love remains despite aging, with reflections on school days and spring evenings. Individual name Marjorie Lisson credited.
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Shake- Speare
May
Eden
Marjorie Lisson
Syracuse
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
The Herald Journal invites succinct legible letters with writers daytime phone numbers. Signed letters only. authorship must be verifiable. Editors may edit for length. Mailing address and contact numbers for submitting letters by mail, phone, fax, or NewsLine are provided with instructions.
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Herald- Journal
Herald American
P.O. Box
Syracuse
N.Y
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Timothy D. Bunn
Timothy P. Atseff
J. Peter Lyman
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Owyer
Syracuse Inc
Roy Bernardi
Rebuild
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation
Glad Bush
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