Crop Walk to Beat World Hunger Promotes Easy Action
The article urges support for the annual CROP walk sponsored by Church World Service to relieve global hunger. It cites stark hunger statistics, highlights how little U.S. aid accounts for, and notes that funds support both international relief and community programs. Call information is provided for participation.
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United States
Asia
Africa
Developing Nations
Church World Service
Washington
U.S
North Korea
Southeast Asia
South Asia
Study supports affirmative action success in medical admissions
A Journal of the American Medical Association study over twenty years found that UC Davis medical school admits based on race or other factors achieved identical post graduate success as those admitted on academics alone. The piece notes minority graduates often serve underserved populations and argues opportunities must continue despite legal challenges.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
University of California- Davis Medical School
Peace Corps
California
Bill Clinton
Uc-Davis
Making Strides Walk Raises Breast Cancer Funds in Liver pool
Hundreds joined the American Cancer Society district event at Long Branch Park Liver pool for the second annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer five mile walk.Sponsors Wegmans Coopers & Lybrand Northeast Medical Center Wellspring Breast Center and Community General Hospital helped drive a total of 2601 walkers and more than 120000 raised for breast cancer efforts. The ACS notes 13800 New York women will be diagnosed and 2900 deaths expected this year among men 1400 in the US.
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American Cancer Society
CNY
Long Branch Park
Liverpool
Wegmans
Coopers & Lybrand
Northeast Medical Center
Wellspring Breast Center For Women of Community General Hospital
WTV
National American Cancer Society
New York State
New York
United States
Lori M. Clapper
Adults Must Take a Stand for Morality
A public appeal urges adults to model morality and discipline for youth. It notes children learn by repetition and observe parental behavior, media, and leaders. The message highlights a 15-year-old in New Jersey charged with raping and killing an 11-year-old who was selling something in public.
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New Jersey
Promise Keepers respond to Maureen Dowd column
A Herald-Journal reader defends Promise Keepers after Maureen Dowd’s column titled Try being Promise Takers. The letter cites Jesus's example and urges forgiveness while recounting a Washington gathering where men pledged to change relationships with God family and believers. He ends with thanks to Dowd and the editorial staff.
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Maureen Dowd
Herald-Journal
Ms. Dowd
Maureen
Jesus
Promise Keepers
Washington
God
The
Call to Action Against Online Abuse and Explicit Media
A public appeal urges action against online abuse of children and pornographic media. It calls for removing explicit content, defending families, and mobilizing through writing, calls, and marches to curb what it rates as harmful material.
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor with name, address, and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Herald Co. and may be edited or published in print or online. Mailing address, email, fax, and phone details provided for letters and policy questions.
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Herald-Journal
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Syracuse
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American
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