Four for four in fifth district supreme court race
The New York Supreme Court Fifth Judicial District field includes eight candidates for four seats. The paper endorses incumbents John R. Tenney and James P. O’Donnell Jr. and recommends John W. Grow and John J F Lawton. The six county district covers Onondaga Oswego Jefferson Oneida Herkimer and Lewis.
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Fifth Judicial District
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Supreme Court
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County Court race backed Mordue for judge seat
In Onondaga County voters decide a County Court judge contest after the death of James Anderson. Norman Mordue, Republican with Conservative endorsement, faces Carl Dengel, Democrat Liberal aligned. Mordue, Syracuse University Law graduate, veteran, DA staffer and former homicide trial winner, is urged by the writer as best qualified.
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Onondaga County
James Anderson
John LaParo
Anderson
Pennsylvania
Norman A. Mordue
Carl W. Dengel
Syracuse Corporation Counsel
Syracuse
Norman Mordue
McLaughlin and Buck in race for Family Court judgeships
Incumbent administrative Family Court Judge Edward J. McLaughlin and Minna Buck face election on November 2. McLaughlin is praised for reducing the backlog and shaping national court policy, while Buck, founder of Onondaga Neighborhood Legal Services, is praised for accountability and understanding of agency coordination. Buck seeks Democratic and Liberal lines.
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Administrative Family Court
Edward ‘J. McLaughlin
Minna Buck
McLaughlin
Buck
Family Court
Onondaga
City Court race ends in primary clash with Srogi ahead
The sitting judge Robert Z. Srogi defeated William J. Mastine Jr. for the Conservative Party nomination on Primary Day and urged voters to back him in the November general election. Srogi, city assessment commissioner from 1970, was named to the City Court bench last December by Mayor Lee Alexander and has served ten months, giving him the edge over Mastine, a Republican attorney.
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Robert Z. Srogi
William J. Mastine Jr
Srogi
Lee Alexander
Mastine
Srogi Seeks Re-Election To City Court Bench
Srogi has served on the district attorney's staff for four years after five years in private practice. His long tenure in city assessor roles, veterans affairs, and Democratic Party activities signals dedication to Syracuse. His Democratic Conservative and Liberal lines reflect broad respect. Mastine is a capable successor, but Srogi's experience on the City Court bench warrants return.
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Srogi
Syracuse
Mastine
Niagara Mohawk Bills Alarm a Syracuse Writer
In a letter from Syracuse, Rita M. Brightman laments rising Niagara Mohawk charges after five years of stable bills. She notes winter costs far lower than summer and fears outages if electric heat is needed, stressing personal finances and a Godward awakening she describes poetically.
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Niagara Mohawk
Heart fans vent in Syracuse review over Sparks and rock ideals
A concert critique from Syracuse targets Heart singer Ann and Nancy Wilson after a Hall of Fame era show. The writer laments a perceived lack of spark and asserts a mismatch between Heart and true rock music. The piece frames the critique as a call for genuine rock authenticity.
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Dale Easler
Heart
Ann
Nancy Wilson
Syracuse
John Cougar
War Memorial
Jack
Diane
Ann Wilson
Acid Rain and Pop Rock Spar Over Rivers and Hearts
The letter barrage blames acid rain for Lake Colden’s decline and criticizes President Reagan and John Cougar for neglecting environmental issues. It also contains a heated fan critique of Heart’s performance and praises Chic Rose’s inmate benefit concert at Jamesville Correctional Facility.
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Lake Colden
Adirondacks
United States
Reagan
George Wortley
Jamesville Correctional Facility
Chic Rose
Roosevelt “Rosey
Baums, Syracuse
Senator Baker letter prompts donation for White House access
Franklin M. Cater of Belleville writes about receiving a gift letter from Senator Howard Baker offering a golden key and a secret White House number for Reagan supporters. He praises the prospect of posterity and pledges to donate, hoping to be remembered by future American students as helping save the president.
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NFL
Howard Baker
White House
Commendation for Karen Cain's school visit
A letter praises Karen Cain from Herald-Journal staff for speaking to an English writing class. It notes her preparation on journalism basics, story types, research needs, and her Explorer Post involvement. She answered questions, engaged students, and represented the paper professionally, enriching their learning.
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Karen Cain
Herald-Junior
Explorer Post
Herald- Journal
Eye of the World to My Granddaughter Birthday Message
A personal birthday note to a granddaughter marking her sixteenth birthday. The speaker speaks of an inner Truth asleep within and the passage of time shaping memory and wisdom. The fragment hints at guidance and enduring affection across generations.
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Rita M. Brightman
Syracuse
Editorial and gun handling reply raise questions on aging voters
Milton Baker of North Syracuse and Frank Rosa of the Syracuse Pistol Club discuss gun safety and personal responsibility, urging better training and insurance. The letter questions state campaigns on elderly care, asking what Lew Lehrman and Mario Cuomo would do for seniors amid crime, nursing home abuse, and job opportunities.
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Frank S. Conover
N.R.A
Syracuse Pistol Club
Camillus Red
Liverpool Red
Baldwinsville
Frank Rosa
New York State
Lew Lehrman
Mario Cuomo
Lehrman
Milton Baker
North
Syracuse
Little Leary Beauty Says Skin Deep, Inner Worth Counts
A quirky local saying declares beauty as skin deep while character and kindness define true worth. the piece reflects small town humor about appearances and integrity.
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