Labor Day tribute to the dignity of work and American roots
A Labor Day reflection honors workers who built families and a nation. It recalls a grandfather who toiled 17 hours as a mechanic, left college to save a business, and earned a diamond engagement ring through hard work. The piece notes Labor Day's origins, progress in work laws, and modern challenges for dual-income families and single parents.
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Matthew Maguire
New York City
Peter J. McGuire
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Grover Cleveland
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Parole Denied for Convicted Rapist Killer Askew
Charles D. Askew, 46, imprisoned for the 1973 rape of a student nurse and the killing of Judith Giannino in Lyncourt, was denied parole at Sullivan Correctional Facility after officials cited the severity of his crime and a long record of misconduct. He will wait until September 2000 for another appeal, with more than 500 days of confinement or privilege forfeitures noted since 1989.
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Charles D. Askew
Judith Giannino
Lyncourt
Askew
Sullivan
Parole Board
A Prescription for Compassion Against Racism
A thoughtful essay argues prejudice is a societal illness needing causes, not just cures. It cites historical roots from post Civil War North and Southern resentment to misused Bible passages, noting Black success in politics and leadership counters stereotypes while urging united effort to defeat racism.
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Separate sewer line would be worth cost
North Side homeowners lash at sewer problems as county executive Nicholas Pirro cites an estimated 150 million price for a separate sewer line. Residents describe repeated basement flooding with sewage, trash and toilet paper after rains and fear declining property values and selling prospects.
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Nicholas Pirro
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Eagan
Syracuse
Democrats urged to vote in New York September primary
New York Democrats are urged to participate in the September 15 statewide primary to help shape the party and state. State chair Judith Hope calls enrolles to learn about gubernatorial, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and U.S. Senate candidates and cast ballots for their choice. A strong turnout is seen as essential to energize the party.
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Teens Call for Youth View in Movie Reviews
In a letter from Marcellus, Nicole Tanner and Julia Joyce urge the newspaper to assign a teenager to film reviews. They defend Armageddon as better than critics rated it, claim adult bias, and offer to contribute teen perspectives to narrow the gap in opinions.
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Leetragers
Clinton’s GOP critics show moral hypocrisy
A critique of GOP leaders who condemn President Clinton while facing their own marital and ethical lapses. The author questions self-righteous finger pointing, noting some Republicans have been unfaithful or married multiple times, yet the country has prospered under his leadership.
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M. Matchuk
Syracuse
Letters to the Editor Policy for Syracuse Papers
Readers are invited to submit succinct letters with name address and daytime phone. Materials may be edited and published and used online or on NewsLine. Send to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or email letters syracuse.com.
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