Eximbank's Role in U.S. Export Growth and Jobs
The Export-Import Bank is portrayed as vital for workers, backing loans to finance imports and exports since 1934. It claims to have supported millions of American jobs, with billions in goods and services shipped abroad and a significant share of agricultural output. The piece notes postwar global competition and the need for financing beyond price and quality to win export contracts.
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Export-Import Bank of the
United States
Eximbank
Sound Financing and Eximbank Cut Threaten Jobs
Eximbank faces a 470 million cut to its direct lending ceiling for fiscal year 1983, atop an 18 percent cut in 1981. In 1981, 360000 U.S. jobs depended on sales enabled by its credits to foreign buyers. Further reductions could jeopardize current and future employment as Western nations seek to align export loan terms with commercial banks.
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Washington
Eximbank
U.S
Reagan plan could redefine elderly to cut food stamps
The Federal Food and Nutrition Service proposes redefining elderly to 65 to reduce benefits for ages 60 to 64. It would require congressional action and aim to save tens of millions annually, with critics noting some in the 60–64 group are not affluent.
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Reagan Administration
Federal Food and Nutrition Service
Samuel J. Cornelius
Washington
Budget proposals spark elderly scrutiny in Syracuse
The piece notes costly proposals affecting seniors 60 and older in Syracuse and questions how many of 400,000 food stamp recipients aged 60 to 64 qualify as millionaires. It highlights a projected $60.5 million saving from cutting meal subsidies for orphans and handicapped children, warning of political backlash and possible misrepresentation of vulnerable groups.
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Syracuse
Agriculture Department
Ag Department
Cornelius
Seattle rejects 17000 for nuclear evacuation
A critical budget clash leaves Seattle and surrounding areas without federal aid for nuclear evacuation. The rejected funds would have funded citizen guidance, road maps, and nutrition bars, with broader implications for city readiness as federal plans shift resources to other metropolises.
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Seattle
Empire Court Name Change Sparks Reader Complaint
A reader denounces the renaming of Empire Court, recounting prior name changes from Industrial Building to Center of the Women's Building to Arts and Crafts and Pure Food Building to Pioneer Building. The writer laments the current move to Miller Court, questions future names, and praises the fair grounds under director Thomas Young.
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C.L. Avery
Empire Court
Pioneer
Court
Miller Court
Miller’s Empire Court
Miller
Red Eye Court
Thomas Young
Voice of a Syracuse Widow Seeks Nuclear Freeze and Fair Prices
A Syracuse widow urges action against nuclear arms and rising utilities costs. She calls for a nuclear freeze as a first step, warns of a possible disaster, and stresses education and civic engagement while opposing propaganda and inflation beyond survival needs.
Debates on Draft, Rail Regulation Pulls and Priced Travel
A DeWitt Town Council letter questions draft ethics amid Vietnam era fears and discusses rail industry woes. It criticizes selective service, cites SU and LeMoyne College reporting, warns of a Middle East conflict risk, and argues Amtrak must fix equipment and pricing before station renovations. It notes a Syracuse to NYC rail trip at $40 versus $19 by air and six hours vs 45 minutes.
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Lebanon
Selective Service
Mideast
Eisenhower
Asia
Jagr
Syracuse University
LeMoyne College
Vietnam
LeMoyne
Goguery
Syracuse
New York City
Amtrak
DeWitt Rail Station Debate Mirrors Empty Destination
Discussion on renovating or relocating the Amtrak passenger station in DeWitt reflects political posturing as many local politicians push for renovation to resolve Amtrak funding and service issues. The piece argues this is a classic example of dressed up with no place to go.
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Amtrak
DeWitt
Protect jurors in Syracuse urging tougher crime policy
Letter from Mark Christopher in Syracuse praises jurors for sending felons to prison and calls for reducing breaks for repeat offenders. He urges the governor to sign legislation restoring tougher measures and emphasizes protecting jurors from threats and intimidation.
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Mark Christopher
Syra Les
Syracuse Symphony tax clash spurs a political flip flop
A Sept 29 Herald Journal item reports County Legislator Frank Rose reversing a 1 percent hotel motel tax hike intended to bail out the Syracuse Symphony. He cites overwhelming constituent opposition while critics argue subscribers should cover shortages. The letter-writer cautions against funding choices and urges fiscal realism.
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Herald-Journal
Frank Rose
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Ee ’ ‘DoFrank
ARS Gratia Artis
Cazenovia
Free expression debate at Marcellus concerns school language policy
A parent recounts visiting the North Syracuse bus office about four letter words used by students. The speaker argues little can be done, blaming societal profanity and calling for God to solve the problem as children progress from fifth graders to first graders.
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Marcellus High School
North
Syracuse
America
Eastwood Senior Center lauds grant supporters
Ken Richardson, president, thanks Central New York Community Foundation and John Dietz for a recent grant. The Eastwood Senior Center advisory council and staff credit their generosity with supporting the elderly in the community and aiding the center’s development and growth.
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Eastwood Senior Center
Central New York Community Foundation
John Dietz
Ken Richardson
Syracuse
Literacy Volunteers testimony praised by press and volunteers
Margaret Price of Literacy Volunteers of America commends reporter Richard Palmer for his clear article on literacy programs in Washington. She says public presentation of illiteracy advances the cause and notes the organization’s efforts to educate and serve.
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Richard Palmer
Literacy Volunteers of America
Washington
Margaret Price
Literacy Volunteers of America Inc
Syracuse
Letter to the Editor Criticizes Judge Aron Leniency
Erin Hogan of PV Moore High School in Central Square complains that Judge Aron frees murderers with no punishment and calls for adults to be held responsible. The letter urges harsher consequences for serious crimes and reflects concerns about released offenders.
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Mike Royko
Herald-Journal
Judge Aron
Syracuse football pass defense through the ages
The passage notes SU football pass defense since Vic Hanson era in the early 1930s. It praises Hanson coached teams for strong pass defense and contrasts with later squads lacking depth. It questions Dick MacPherson’s ability to rebuild a solid pass defense given the difference in experience.
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Vic. Hanson
Vic
Dick MacPherson
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
THE
Herald Company
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
William D. Cotter
Philip A. Hofmann
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
Hoogor
Vicinity
Uncle Sam
Federal Emergency Evacuation Administration
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
DeWitt Town
Syracuse Symphony
No Circus
Mike’s
Erin Hogan
P.V. Moore HS
Central Square
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