Labor Day reflections on union voters and Reagan era politics
A 1982 opinion piece notes that over 40 percent of union members voted for Reagan last November while criticizing his tax and budget moves. It recalls Gompers’ aim for wage gains and leisure, warns of anti-union right to work shifts, and predicts Labor Day will frame the 1982 midterms as a referendum on the Reagan Revolution. The AFL-CIO plans a Solidarity Day in Washington to protest budget impacts on workers and the poor.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Congress
Afl-Cio
Jimmy Carter
Richard L. Worsnop
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
United States
Washington
Jerry Wurf
American Federation of State
O Connor Nomination Faces Senate Hurdles and Public Support
Paramount delays in October release reflect uncertainty over Senate confirmation of Sandra Day O Connor. Thurmond pledges support while Stevens aims for a vote after recess. NBC poll shows 65 percent favorable, 6 percent opposed. History notes 26 of 139 men rejected, eight Cabinet nominees denied.
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Paramount Pictures
Senate
Sandra Day O’connor
Supreme Court
Paramount
O’connor
Senate Judiciary Committee
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Ted Stevens
Alaska
O'Connor
Richard L. Worshop
NBC News
Reagan
First female justice should be confirmed
The nomination faces opposition from conservative groups due to views on abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment. O Conner’s political background as former Arizona state Senate leader is noted, yet her record as an appeals judge shows judicial restraint.
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Senate
Supreme Court
O’connor
Arizona State Senate
Arizona
Appeals Court
O'Connor
Propaganda and Media Bias Warn Against Manipulation
A collection of public relations executives outline methods of propaganda across corporate government and media. They warn readers to spot overstatement, unidentifiable sources, biased surveys, and vague claims while urging critical, balanced viewing from trustworthy outlets to guard democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Fox
Carl Bycir & Associates Inc
New York
David Finn
Ryder & Finn, Inc
Opinion on Title IX and respect for women sparks letters
Letters to the editor debate Title IX and women’s roles in society and church. Susan Coleman criticizes Anthony C. Goodson’s views, calling for facts, while praising rape crisis volunteers and urging respect for women. Other readers comment on harassment, volunteer efforts, and President Reagan.
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Anthony C. Goodson
Goodson
Thankful note on police home checks by Syracuse residents
JO Brand expresses appreciation to Syracuse Police Department for faithful checks on their residence during a trip. They report finding the home in perfect order upon return and commend the officers for their diligent service.
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Syracuse Police Department
Rape Crisis Center reports doubled clients in 1981
Debi Spoto, education coordinator of the Rape Crisis Center of Syracuse, Inc., presents the half-year report showing a 60 percent rise in cases and a doubling of clients served from 80 in 1980 to 160 in 1981. Male counseled clients increased from 20 to 42, reflecting broader outreach.
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Debi Spoto
Rape Crisis Center of
Syracuse, Inc
Great Golf Exhibition draws community support in 1981
American Lung Association of Central New York extends gratitude to Syracuse for participation in the 1981 Great Golf Exhibition at Crumlins on August 16. Despite poor weather, attendees witnessed Arnie Palmer, Debbie Austin, and rising star Jim Roy amid a large volunteer and backer effort.
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American Lung Association
Central New York
Syracuse
Crumlins
Arnie Palmer
Debbie Austin
Jim Roy
Bill Bolton
Jim Campbell
Horace Landry
American Lung Association of Cny
Just who is in charge at the White House
Column argues the president slept through the Libyan air attack and asserts the public learned of the incident on early morning TV before Reagan. The piece challenges leadership and raises questions about who directed responses at the White House.
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Robert Fichenberg
White House
Ronald Reagan
Reagan era priorities spark moral reform push
In a letter from Madeline Duchane of Natural Bridge, she argues that Reagan’s budget and tax cuts set the stage for broader reforms. She stresses abortion, school prayer, aid to Christian schools, and birth control restrictions as promised goals, warning Congress to act or face White House pressure.
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America
Reagan
Congress
White House
Madeline Duchane
Natural Bridge
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Clinton Square
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
William D. Cotter
Robert T. Hennessey
Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
Edward B. Sabine
Jerome O. Cooley
Deborah J. Abbott
Alvin G. Fenner
Willi C. Crozier
Mario Rossi
Samuel J. Vaccaro
Harald E. Addington
Arnold Burdick
Carl J. Sweeney
Classified
William W. Browning Jr
Dand R. Kaczorowski
California
Milton Rockmore
Stan Sauerhaft
Hill and Knowlton Inc
Harold Burson
Burson-Marsteller
Panama Canal
Susan Coleman
North
Russia
China
JO Brand
Christianize
U.S
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