Benedict council faced legal setback over housing zone change
The Benedict-Moore housing project faced a state court ruling that the city council acted after the fact to block low income housing a move labeled exclusionary by a state judge. Corporation counsel David Garber warned against the approach and will study the ruling before advising further action.
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Bernard Mahoney
Peat City Hall
Benedict-Moore
David Garber
Law School
Bio-Medical Sciences to Rename as Oak Hill Sportswear
Bio-Medical Sciences Inc plans a name change to Oak Hill Sportswear after acquiring Oak Hill Sportswear in 1979. The firm says its women’s apparel division now exceeds the disposable medical device unit in size, becoming the core business.
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Strange Bedfellows
Board of
Bio-Medical Sciences Inc
Oak Hill Sportswear
City Hall Right on Housing Fight and Possible Appeal
The editorial says City Hall was correct and a winner, but questions whether the Council should pursue an appeal to a higher court. It notes the mayor dominates the Board of Estimate and doubts the city would back unlimited legal action given slim odds and a supportive recent court ruling. It criticizes the Council’s methods as morally and legally wrong and urges ending the futile chase that fuels neighbors’ vain hopes.
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Board of Estimate
Lee Alexander
Moore-Benedict
Amnesty for Tax Dodgers Could Bring Billions
An amnesty program by the IRS could recover billions in unpaid taxes by allowing tax dodgers to settle voluntary payments without criminal charges. Estimates suggest $300 billion in underreported income annually, with $100 billion in lost revenue. Proponents urge a one-time amnesty with safeguards to prevent fraud, arguing it would reinstate compliant taxpayers and boost future collections.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Senate
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Reagan at the Starting Gate As Baker Teases 84 Campaign
James Baker compares Reagan to a horse at the Derby gate and cautions against counting the horse’s teeth. The text notes Baker’s quip on the 1984 race and mentions unresolved voter interpretation and potential shifts regarding ERA supporters, right to life, and hypothetical Syrian and B’nai Brith alignments.
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White House
James Baker
Reagan
Federal judge weighs Cuba travel rules with caveat on Miami
A federal judge hinted that travel to Cuba may be allowed but expressed uncertainty about permits for Miami. The remark followed a cautionary note to readers about airline stewardess goodwill phrases and maintenance checks.
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Cuba
Miami
Tax Yourself for Health Care Debate Letter
A reader objects to funding health care for the unemployed, arguing taxation is coercive and asserting a right to keep earnings. The letter frames the issue as a moral dispute over government aid versus individual property rights and cites law and the Ten Commandments. Syracuse writer John D. Caruso signs the letter.
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God
John D. Caruso
Syracuse
Community letters and Spring Caravan aid Syracuse dialogue
Readers debate WAER listening across community lines and SU students on and off campus. Betty Ann Kram reports four day Spring Caravan for Nuclear Disarmament boosted public awareness and dialogue in Syracuse, showcasing hospitality and collaborative arts to address nuclear peril.
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Syracuse
PAND
Betty Ann Kram
Coalition
Taxed into Slavery Letter Edited for Clarity
A May 14 letter by RC O'Dell of North Syracuse discusses a political indoctrination course. The editor notes that the portion dealing with propaganda was heavily edited to resolve length issues, resulting in an ineffective objection to the propaganda itself.
Hard Work To No Name Executive Pay Contrast
A speaker recalls his early days at West Winfield earning just $51 weekly, working extra jobs and chopping wood to stretch income. He notes his wife’s employment, then returning to school for a master’s degree during leisure time. The piece contrasts effort with teacher pay concerns.
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Easy Street
West Winfield
Lincoln
Memorial Day Isthmus of Remembrance Honored
JAN C. SCRUGGS president of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Funds writes that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. has drawn over one million visitors and helped the nation heal from the divisive Vietnam era. He notes 2.5 million served, 300,000 wounded, nearly 58,000 died, and expresses hope for renewed national unity as the memorial dedication is recognized.
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Washington
D.C
America
Jan C. Scruggs
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Funds
Destruction Preference Cited by Leader Over Spiritual Slavery
A speaker declares a preference for total destruction by bomb over spiritual slavery to atheism. He praises U S leadership in Washington and the dual party system with Congress for checks and balances. He anticipates responsible use of nuclear arms for God and humanity.
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Washington
Congress
Plain Speaking book review stirs fans of Truman
Plain Speaking, Merle Miller’s oral biography of President Harry S. Truman, draws sharp praise from Bath reader Mark L. Lavere who notes Barbara Younis of Fulton would faint at its portrayal if she reads the book.
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Barbara Younis
Fulton
Mike Royko
Harry S. Truman
Merle Miller
Mark L. Lavere
Bath
Steinbrenner visit cited as controversial Yankee figure
The author recalls George Steinbrenner at a Syracuse press conference where he labeled Dave Winfield as not a winner and discusses Steinbrenner's interactions with local figures, Le Moyne College, and offers for spring training trips. The piece also notes broader Latin American birth control tensions impacting migration to the United States.
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Sports Illustrated
George Steinbrenner
New York Yankee
Dave Winfield
Steinbrenner
Syracuse
Winfield
Bob Shawkey
Yankee Stadium
Florida
Yankees
Ed Ricks
LeMoyne College
Dick Rockwell
le Moyne
Baltimore
Latin America
Mexico
Latin American
U.S.A
Purdy
America
Rome
Marshall D. Azbo
Liverpool
Blame the pope in Too Many Aliens debate
The speaker argues that blame for immigration rests more on the Vatican and successive popes than on current policies. He cites similar numbers of aliens and unemployed, claiming many work for less than citizens while acknowledging the pope’s influence in shaping attitudes and labor dynamics.
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James D. Purdy
Latin America
Mame
Vatican
Poisoned Puppy Threats Endanger Childless Home
Rosemary Van Pelt of Minoa warns a neighbor after a deadly poison coated with something was thrown over a six foot fence at her one year old puppy. The dog survived after vet care but suffered a severe blood infection and liver damage. Police notified. Some day punishment may come.
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Rosemary van Pelt
Minoa
A Little Leary A Honeymoon Is a Vacation
A lighthearted note says a honeymoon is a vacation a man takes before starting work, framing the idea with a playful tone. The fragment hints at cultural views on marriage and work, suggesting leisure before responsibility in a dated social context.
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N.Y
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Timothy D. Byan
Robert T. Hennessey
Donald P. Pickard
R. Gary Kruger
Benedict
Garber
City Hall
Ron
Patricia
Syracuse University
FCC
Diverse Coalition
RC. O'Dell
North Syracuse
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