Trash Plant Decision Soon in Syracuse Onondaga
The city of Syracuse and Onondaga County weigh a metropolitan trash incinerator to heat SU buildings Upstate Medical Center and civic offices. A Rock Cut Road site near a former city dump is proposed with Mayor Lee Alexander opposing county plans and shaping the agency overseeing construction and operation.
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Syracuse
Onondaga County
Upstate Medical Center
Civic Center
Public Safety and County
Rock Cut Road
Lee Alexander
John Mulray
Nick Pirro
Internal Revenue Service
Mulroy
Pirro
The
Resource Recovery Agency
Alexander
Nuclear weapons debate and regional disposal plans draw mixed attention
Lord Carrington criticizes calls for a nuclear free zone in Europe as impractical while NATO's forces aim to deter war with existing weapons. Separately, Onondaga County advances a contracted waste incinerator near the State Fair grounds, backed by regional groups and a key business council, amid years of study and local support.
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Lord Carrington
Europe
Poland
Portugal
Western Europe
Urals
Soviet Union
Helsinki
Anataly Scharansky
Syracuse Police Negotiation in Nightlong Barricade
Syracuse police used a calm, professional approach to a life threatening barricade by an armed suspect. Chief Thomas Sardino ordered evacuations and kept children in classes as officers staked out the house. After two hours of talks tear gas was used and the suspect fled outside for medical aid.
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Syracuse
Thomas Sardino
Sardino
Responsibility a rough lesson in teen mothers and responsibility
National Center for Health Statistics notes 17 percent of 1979 births were to unwed mothers, up from 10 percent ten years earlier. Urban Institute data show teens marry less due to pregnancy, more keep babies, marriages tied to dropout and welfare, while single teenage mothers staying with families often remain in school.
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National Center For Health Statistics
The
Urban Institute
Reagan air controller clash sparks public demand for negotiation
Readers urge President Reagan to negotiate with air traffic controllers after the firing and strike fallout. They blame the administration for job losses and call for a negotiated settlement to restore air travel service and bring workers back. Messages also critique political figures and local media influence.
Kid Stuff shines in Syracuse access programming
A twice national award winning children's feature news show, Kid Stuff, is filmed locally and features familiar faces. Syracuse Newchannels often airs it irregularly, frustrating both kids and adults who follow the program. Judge Joseph Falco is remembered for his conscientious service as he retires, with tributes from Niles F. Bell in Minoa.
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Access
Syracuse Newchannels
Reagan faces dilemma over Stockman interviews and book
Best seller potential looms as President Reagan weighs firing David Stockman who could keep giving lucrative interviews and pen an inside story of Reaganomics. Martha Moffatt Crenshaw of Natural Bridge notes the possible financial windfall.
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Reagan
David Stockman
Stockman
Martha Moffatt Crenshaw
Call for public notice on 18 year old draft registration
Vietnam Veteran of North Syracuse urges newspapers to run a small block reminding all 18 year olds to register during their birth month. He cites 23 percent nonregistration and argues citizens must be prepared, noting his 22 years in service and Arlington grave visit. He asks what the government does about nonregistrants and calls for naming them publicly.
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Arlington National Cemetery
North
Syracuse
Onondaga County GOP thanks volunteers and media
Norman E. Rothschid, chairman, honors town and ward chairs, committee members, and volunteers for electing Republicans. He credits daily media coverage for informing voters and notes a large share of GOP victories. He asserts elected officials will ensure capable government at all levels.
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Onondaga County
Republican Committee
Funding Fallout From 1980 Presidential Campaigns
A 1980 election summary notes 16 candidates shared 106 million in campaign funds drawn from taxpayers. Reagan received 7 million and Carter 5 million, with 94 million allocated among remaining contenders. The article questions why this spending isn’t in the economy plan and proposes redirecting funds to school lunches.
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Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Prison bond debate and flood risk issues across state
Public figures defend a 500 million prison bond as editorial boards review the case. Officials praise press coverage by Syracuse Herald Journal and Post Standard while addressing critics. Separately, real estate and insurance professionals urge flood plain disclosures and action to clear Limestone Creek before winter 1981 82, as residents press for jurisdictional clarity and debris removal.
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Our State
Assembly
Senate
Syracuse Herald-Journal
The
Post-Standard
Fayetteville
Prescott L. Laundrie
Town Planners at Fault in Manlius Flooding
The letter argues broad blame for flood damage across Limestone Creek drainage, naming town and village boards, state and federal agencies, and four developers for permitting building on flood plains to profit at buyers’ expense.
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Manlius
Limestone Creek
State of
New York
D.O.T
U.S. Corps of Army Engineers
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Philip A. Hofmann
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Edward Sabine
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Armond Burdack
Cord J. Saseney
William W. Browning Jr
Retas
Dond R. Koczorassk
John Dyson
PASNY
Greater
University Hill Corp
Manufacturers Association of Central
Metropolitan Development Association
Irwin L. Davis
Meena PI Rei Asa
Faar
California
Nancy
Dorothy Elmer
Frank Lawrence
I_D.E.A
Intelligent Directions
Id.e.a
Miss Falco
Joseph Falco
Niles F. Bell
Minoa
GOP
Norman E. Rothschild
Thomas A. Coughlin Til
Department of Correctional Services
Albany
James Cagney
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