Arms boom in Persian Gulf amid war and sanctions
The Persian Gulf war between Iraq and Iran drives a lucrative arms market. China and the Soviet Union supply Iran while the United States extends escort protection for Kuwaiti tankers carrying American weapons. The piece argues these arms sales reveal a capitalist silver lining in a deadly regional crisis, with sharp critique of Western and Cold War powers.
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Persian Gulf
Gulf
Iraq
Iran
Stark
U.s.’S
U.S
Navy
Bahrain
New York City
Times
Soviet Union
U.S. Navy
The
Condom dangers and AIDS risk critique
A provocative editorial argues that condoms cannot guarantee safety in sex and warns of AIDS risk. It cites a 9.8 percent pregnancy rate with condom use and NEJM estimates suggesting up to a 17 percent condom failure rate in preventing AIDS, urging caution and acknowledging no guaranteed safety once infected.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Safety, risk, and AIDS tests in sexual conduct debate
The piece argues that safe sex hinges on HIV status testing, with a six month negative window and exclusivity. It warns that condoms offer limited protection and presents a stark 20 percent fatality figure, while blaming manufacturers and officials for spreading Fear and misinformation. It cautions about the high personal cost of a single night of sex.
Learn to live within budget says Spare the children plea
A Syracuse reader laments rising living costs and urges grown children to stay within their means. The letter criticizes arms policy and recalls Memorial Day closures, urging government restraint and pragmatic trade and arms reductions. Names include LEON SNOW and LAURIE LAMBERGER.
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Tolan Steves
Citizen cites slow PCB cleanup and health fears
A resident criticizes County Executive John Mulroy for not approving more funds to clean up PCB contaminated sites. The writer urges daily worker deployments to the landfill and reveals personal concern after four years visiting an affected area with their daughter, fearing long term health effects.
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John Mulroy
Mulroy
Kingston Folklore Council celebrates Syracuse visit
The Kingston and District Folk Art Council toured Syracuse to promote a June folklore festival featuring 24 ethnic pavilions with food drink culture and entertainment from the country of origin. Gratitude is extended to Felicia Hoover WSYR Camillus Plaza Fayetteville Mall and Syracuse residents for the warm welcome.
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Kingston and District Folker Council
Syracuse
Felicia Hoover
WSYR
Kingston
Jacquie Neilson
Kingston and District
Folk Art Council
We the people and the Constitution in history
A long reader letter discusses the Preamble and the seven words We the people of the United States, noting their role in forming a nation. It cites the Northwest Ordinance and contrasts Articles of Confederation with the Constitution, praising unity and equal state admission. The note also salutes local veteran work and mentions Elizabeth Girard of Syracuse and community activities in 1985.
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United States
Trefer
Robert Z. Srogi
Onondaga County Memorial Association
Syracuse
Onondage County
Elizabeth Girard
Unclear Remarks Halted Stark Command Flight Decision
The captain of the USS Stark faced a blocked order to fire on an approaching Traqi aircraft. He could not obtain authorization from C 85 as Senator Byrd was unavailable and other officials were preoccupied elsewhere.
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Stark
Senator Byrd
Jim Wright
Memorial Day thanks to cemetery caretakers
The note congratulates St. Marys and St. Agnes cemeteries caretakers for Memorial Day prep. It mentions Betty and John Galletta of DeWitt and references Dorothy Weynburgs poems with a quip about life being yucky from 1984.
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St. Mary's
St. Agnes
Betty
John Galletta
DeWitt
Dorothy Weynberg
Readers invited to submit public letters for publication
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit letters on public issues. Letters must be signed or consent to withhold the writer’s identity in certain cases. Space limits may require editing to preserve the writer’s point of view.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
Eaeth
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