Editorial warns Medellin cartel terror threatens freedom of press
A Brazilian editor notes that drug cartels in Colombia threaten journalists and the government, citing murders of El Espectador staff and threats to close the paper. The piece urges action to halt cartel power, linking press freedom to civilization across the Americas.
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Gray Welimersan Cuir Bia
el Espectador
Bogota
H/ Hspectador
Colombian Free Press
Medellin
Colombia
Virgilio Barco
Luis Fuentes
HI Diario de Hoy
el Salvador
Panama
Cuba
APA General Assembly
Monterrey
Mexico
Americas
Hemisphere
Medelin
Cali
Augusto Nunez
O Estado de Sao Paulo
Brazil
Inter-American Press Association
IAPA
Herald-Journal
Deadbeat government: Onondaga County pays bills late
A Herald American review shows Onondaga County routinely delaying payments and waiving late charges for itself while charging vendors. Comptroller says delays stem from bureaucracy. legislators defend not refunding a late tax interest. Citizens urged to demand timely payments as proper conduct.
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Onondaga
Herald American Review of
David Elleman
Efleman
Floyd Carpenter
John Garland
D-Salina
Onondaga County
Learning disabled child gains through multi sensory program
A Syracuse family credits the Central New York Association for the Learning Disabled with transforming their child’s reading and spelling. The Orton Gillingham method used multi sensory teaching to build self esteem, confidence, and happiness in schoolwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central New York
Association For the Learning Disabled
Cnyald
Cnnald
Orton-Gillngham
Gillingham
Cinald
Central New York Association For the Learning Disabled
Joan R. Sloane
R. Gregory Sloane
Syracuse
Open letter blasts flawed computer bills to businesses
A complainant targets firms using computer generated bills with misfitting envelopes. The message lists woes from inability to seal standard envelopes and repeatedly folding flimsy bills to fit the ersatz mailer. It laments envelopes that open on the short sides and glue that gives trouble.
Comment on Dead Head view of Kids and Drugs debate
A reader disputes William Lefort's claim that Grateful Dead fans will experiment with LSD. The writer, 17, asserts none among 13 Buffalo trip group tried acid, arguing the piece unfairly stereotypes fans by musical taste rather than studying LSD.
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William Lefort
Grateful Dead
Leannot
Iam
Buffalo
Presumed Innocent Debate Cites Teresa McCarthy
Editorial page quotes Teresa McCarthy on innocence until proven guilty amid a Liverpool community letter. The piece argues that guilt can be proven at any time and notes Lee Alexander as previously deemed innocent for 16 years by McCarthy.
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Teresa McCarthy
Lee Alexander
Otsego County Farmer Sees Paths to Preserve Land
Joyce Hickling urges Cortland and Otsego counties to learn from Otsego 2000. Residents explore conservation easements and land trusts, adopting progressive planning ideas to protect farms, water, and forests despite state inaction.
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Cortland County
Otsego County
Otsego 2000
Center
Massachusetts
Otsego
Lake Shore
Joyce Hickling
Edmesion
Public letter policy wording fragment
A fragment outlines brief legible letters to the editor with limitations on edition length and the right to edit for size. It references The Herald-Journal and Herald American and mentions publication of letters.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
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Donald P. Pickard
James F. Kleinklaus
Thomas J. Heck
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Wes
Chestanquence Martin
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Bill Payer
Doris Bair
Liverpool
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Hall of Fame
New York
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Sofia
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