NEA funding withstands compromise amid art flap
A Senate Labor and Human Resources panel backed a five year NEA funding extension by 15 to 1, rejecting anti obscenity panel rules. Proponents argue art should be judged on merit not morality while critics warn of continued funding battles tied to Mapplethorpe and Serrano. The piece notes the broader politicalCost of the NEA clash and its impact on public discourse.
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Swearing in Public: Mulroy Rules Obscene Language Unconstitutional
Warren Skinner faced a disorderly conduct charge for obscene language in a St Joseph's ER disturbance. Onondaga County Court Judge Kevin Mulroy struck down the law segment as unconstitutional, citing a Court of Appeals ruling that abusive speech is protected unless it causes real danger. The DA may appeal, but the piece argues free speech is broader than polite words.
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Talley 90th birthday celebrated at Syracuse University
Former Syracuse University Chancellor William P. Talley marked his 90th birthday with a large party in his honor as hundreds offered congratulations. The event featured Talley in a tuxedo with orange accessories and reflected his standing in the community.
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Thieves, S&L thieves and Gulf War rhetoric collide
Bernard Staub of Syracuse blasts S&L embezzlement critics and hints at a broader justice demand. He argues federal officials and watchdogs failed to prevent the thefts, compares shifts in accountability to U S foreign policy, and criticizes handgun waiting periods citing the Stockton case as evidence of loopholes and practical flaws.
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Disappointed in GOP Protests Abortion Plank in NY
A letter to Patrick Barrett, NY Republican Committee chair, laments the party adopting a pro abortion plank. The writer argues the womb’s child is not lesser and decries party as a mere mirror of Democrats. They urge voters toward the Right to Life candidate Louis Wien for governor and invoke principle.
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New World Order Debate Prompts Reader Letter
The Syracuse Herald American invites readers to weigh in on whether the United States will emerge stronger or weaker in a new world order. Submit 300 words or less by noon Wednesday with a photo and contact numbers, via mail, fax, computer modem, or in person at Clinton Square.
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Local CBS station skips US Open tennis semis and finals
Janice M Sobota complains that WTVH did not air the US Open tennis men’s semifinal and women’s final on Saturday September 8, choosing instead a college football game. Other cities showed tennis. Sobota urges minority viewers be served with more sports coverage.
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Readers are invited to submit letters that are succinct and legible. A daytime contact number is required and unsigned letters are not published. The paper reserves the right to edit for length and provides electronic submission guidance via ASCII text. For help calls during the day use the listed numbers.
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