Headline chaos as editors chase Bush Gore win
A detailed look at how The Post-Standard and other papers handled the chaotic 2000 election night. Editors extended deadlines to publish multiple editions with evolving headlines from Too Close to Call to Bush Wins. The piece notes reader demand for precision and the shifting calls from Florida and national networks.
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Gore
Florida
Herald-Journal
Rockford, Ill
Bremerton
Wash
End Confusing Hodgepodge in U S Elections
A editorial argues for counting national votes by a standardized federal system rather than state by state methods. It notes varying practices from mail ballots to machines and suggests immediate public disclosure of results, warning current chaos risks manipulation and inaccuracy.
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Oregon
Mall expansion debate in Syracuse PILOT tax plan sparks letter debate
A reader argues for the Carousel Center expansion and PILOT tax deal to boost Syracuse tourism, jobs, and area prosperity while criticizing sales tax reliance and real estate tax shifts. He cites 40 million annual visitors, 28,900 jobs, and low wages, urging careful policy balance. The letter also references union and community figures, plus opinions on regional taxation and growth.
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Carousel
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Carousel Center
Nancy
Armory Square
Multionaire Caneale
Fryer
J. Michael Forsyth
Fayetteville
Energy independence via nuclear power to curb OPEC control
The text argues that gas prices stay high unless the US achieves energy independence by replacing fossil fuels with nuclear electricity. It claims OPEC drives prices, urges domestic nuclear power to reduce reliance on natural gas and oil, and notes new reactors are designed and licensed but adoption waits for pattern repetition.
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OPEC
Rockefeller drug laws as a coercive tool in plea bargaining
The draft argues Rockefeller era drug laws pressure nonviolent offenders into pleading guilty to lesser charges by offering a short term deal or facing harsher Rockefeller felony penalties if they go to trial. It frames the system as a coercive club over suspects, with limited innocence prospects and funds for proper defense. Nicolas Eyle Executive director ReconsiDer forum on drug policy Syracuse.
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Rockefeller
Sential
Nicolas Eyle
Syracuse
Readers urged to send letters to Herald journals
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor including names addresses and daytime phone numbers. Submissions become property of The Herald Co publishers of The Post Standard Herald Journal and Herald American and may be published edited or posted online.
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