Labor Day perspectives and union legacy in America
The piece reflects on Labor Day as a holiday of rest rather than labor homage. It reviews union influence from AFL-CIO to Teamsters, notes Reagan era strikes against unions, and argues unions protected workers through benefits and safe hours while criticizing past excesses. It warns that union relevance depends on accountability and member trust.
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Afl-Cio
United Auto Workers
Teamsters
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Air Traffic Controllers Union
America
Frank Lorenzo
Eastern
UN shines with two major global successes
The United Nations has had a dramatic month, with rapid action in the Persian Gulf crisis and a breakthrough plan in Cambodia. It condemned Iraq’s invasion, imposed sanctions and a naval blockade, and backed a peacekeeping plan to end decades of civil war in Cambodia. Bush urged burden sharing to finance these efforts as superpowers thaw and the UN’s role expands beyond crisis mediation.
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United Nations
U.N
Persian Gulf
Kuwait
Security Council
Saddam Hussein
Cambodia
Soviet Union
United States
Bush
Japan
Korea
Germany
U.S
Jeers at adultery arrests in New London Conn
Local residents criticize New London police for arresting citizens on adultery charges after a Norwich incident. Three arrests have occurred since the publicity, sparking calls to end the law. Critics argue government intrusion into private lives is outdated and immoral, and law should not criminalize adultery.
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New London
Conn
Norwich
Resi
Dents
Sunnycrest Park Fields Pitching a Poor Public Image
A Syracuse coach criticizes the Parks and Recreation Department for neglecting Sunnycrest Park fields used by Henninger High School. From April to June last year, attempts to level and repair the field failed, while teams from Rome Utica Oswego and Auburn mock the facility. The coach questions Mayor Youngs image strategy amid budget cuts and calls for basic field maintenance.
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Cindy Rodriguez
Donald Dailey
Parks and Recreation
Jerry Wilcox
Lewis Park
Sunnycrest Park
Henninger High School
Parks and Recreation Department
Sunnycrest
Signet Advertising Responds On State Fair Contract Inquiry
Charles W. McCann, president of Signet Advertising, states no contact has been made by the State Inspector General regarding the Fair contract. He notes the firm's 33 years of experience with the Fair, 18 daily and four total attendance records, and a top creative award won with the State Fair. He argues bidders should examine qualifications before questioning awards.
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Signet Advertising
State Inspector General
Inspector General
Syracuse
Signet
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
Charles W. McCann
Signet Advertising, Inc
Bond Act Opposition Draws Taxpayer Quotes
A letter voices opposition to the environmental bond act in November, arguing funds would be diverted from the general fund to balance Cuomo's 1991 budget. It accuses Albany of poor fund use, claims lawyers and landowners benefit, and says the public would bear deficits from mismanagement.
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Albany
Gov. Cuomo
Jerry Rescue praise and local gratitude note
A Syracuse citizen thanks the local media and community for support of the Jerry Rescue Monument effort. She credits hundreds of schoolchildren and reporters for spreading the story and expresses gratitude to city officials for golf programs at Burnet Park and Sunnycrest. Also mentions Hiroshima anniversary demonstration and various international opinions. Don Purdy, a Normandy D-Day survivor from Skaneateles, adds a closing note.
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Jerry
Syracuse
Young
Wilcox
Parks Department
Bill O'Leary
Burnet Park
Salina Street
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Noriega
Donald Purdy
D-Day
Normandy
Skaneateles
Population drain sparks Syracuse soapbox call to action
The 1990 census previews a shrinking Northeast with New York losing residents to Sun Belt states. Onondaga County down 5.8 percent since 1980. The piece invites readers to submit a 300 word Soapbox response, in writing, with contact details, by noon Wednesday. Include mailing address, work or home phone, and options to submit by fax, computer modem, or in person.
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New York State
Onondaga County
U.S. House
Sun Belt
New York
Rust Belt
Northeast
Sun Belt States
Syracuse Herald American P.O
Syracuse
N.Y
Clinton Square
Readers invited to submit legible letters daily
Readers urged to send short letters with a daytime contact number. unsigned letters are not published. editors may edit length. electronic submissions via home computers and modems are welcome. call 315 470 2027 for details. assistance lines 315 470 6023 daytime and 315 470 2235 for general questions.
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Herald Company
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Timothy D. Bunn
Timothy P. Atseff
Donald P. Pickard
James F. Kleinklaus
Thomas J. Heck
Ase
Matty
Israel
Fair
L.A. Furco Jordan
Chet Whiteside
O'Leary
Denise Erwin
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