Israel must accept responsibility for Lebanon crisis
The piece argues Israel bears responsibility for Sabra and Shatila and criticizes Begin and Sharon for undermining Camp David terms. It calls the United States to act decisively in Lebanon, even if it means pressuring Israel, while affirming that Israel remains an ally and must pursue peace.
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Menachem Begin
Ariel Sharon
Israel
Begin
Sabra
Shatila
PLO
Beirut
Bashir Gemayel
Camp David
Sharon
United States
Begin and Co
Reagan
Lebanon
Arafat Compares Self to St Peter in Pope Meeting
Vatican coverage notes Arafat likened his journey to St Peter's move from Palestine to Rome and claims the pope's sympathy for Palestinians signals humanitarian concern rather than endorsement of PLO tactics. Observers question the political snags yet stress John Paul II's keen diplomacy.
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PLO
Yasser Arafat
St. Peter
Arafat
Rome
Palestine
Pople
John Paul II
Poland
Pope John Paul
Pope Meets Arafat Faces Israeli Palestinian Realities
The pope’s meeting with Yasser Arafat signals a move toward recognizing both states’ existence. He distances the PLO from Soviet ties, stressing nonviolent paths to peace while urging Palestinians to accept Israel’s right to exist. The Vatican view mirrors broader regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Arafat
One Man Show Follies in Hess Prison Tale
An ABC Movie of the Week centers on Rudolf Hess, a solitary prisoner in a Berlin jail for four decades. The plot follows his one man prison, failed hostage bid, sheet-plunge attempt, roll call suspicions, a prison show named Music Man, and a lone trombone as entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonesome
Rudolf Hess
Berlin
ABC
Hess
Open doors to peace and questions on school prayer
Readers share views on prayer in public schools, the pledge, and faith in America. Opinion contributors discuss freedom, governance, and the role of leaders like Nixon and Reagan in shaping peace, with concerns about dialogue and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
America
Cartoon critics weigh in on public discourse and art
GEORGIA STATHIS argues a political cartoonist’s critique shows how ridicule silences warnings from years ago while Rowan’s tirade is blamed for today’s woes. She lauds cartoonists for calming adrenaline and offering sense beyond rantings. PHYLLIS SESSLER denounces a Salt City Playhouse production as obscene and anti Catholic, accusing it of blasphemy and a state funded anti faith agenda.
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Reagan
Rowan
Georgia Stathis
Syracuse
Salt City
Sen
Tarky Lombardi
Phyllis Sessler
Wortley praised for aiding railroad retirees in tax cut fight
Carl A. Peterson of DeWitt urges support for Congressman George Wortley crediting him with halving a 21 percent cut in railroad retirement checks to 10 percent and continuing efforts against the Reagan era reductions. He contrasts Wortley’s responsiveness with Gary Lee’s constituents.
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George Wortley
Wortley
Gary Lee
Carl A. Peterson
DeWitt
Morality and Aptitude in Public Office
Letter from Robert Phillip Heaton urges voters value good character over political ties or personal gain. He argues moral rightness for the greatest number should guide decisions, with natural administrative aptitude as the second key qualification for public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Phillip Heaton
Syracuse
Dollar Thrown Across Potomac Then vs Now
In 1755 young George Washington reportedly threw a dollar across the Potomac River, a feat easier then. The piece criticizes 25 years of Democratic Congress spending, aided by a few Republicans, as making such a feat impossible today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Potomac River
George
Unsafe driving habits noted on highways and at stops
A reader laments drivers seldom use mirrors or check sides before pulling out, signaling concerns about passing, lane etiquette, and failure to fully stop at stop signs while commuting between the Pompey area and university area, acknowledging accident risks but noting few collisions so far.
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Pompey Area
University Area
North Syracuse eyes school closures and grade reshaping
Public hearing tonight at 7:30 in the high school auditorium on closing Main Street Elementary and Salerno's K-4 5-7 8-9 10-12 restructuring for 1983 84. Critics warn costly impacts and potential need for new facilities if plan passes. decision expected at Oct 4 board meeting. letter by Carl F. Pommer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Syracuse
Main Street
Blaise Salerno
Salerno
Citizens Facilities Advisory Task Force
Bard
North Syracuse Central School
Gillette Road
North Syracuse High School
Cicero High School
Board of Education
Carl F. Pommer
North
Syracuse
A Little Leary Sure Surprised My Wife On Our Anniversary
A brief, personal note recalls a playful surprise planned for an anniversary. The speaker mentions a sense of caution and curiosity about the reaction, noting a lighthearted mood and domestic amusement framed as a memory from a spouse.
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N.Y
Stephen Rogers
William D. Cotter
Philip A. Hofmann
Stephen A. Rogers
Robert T. Hennessey
R. Gary Kruger
West
Vatican
Pope
John Paul
Tel Aviv
By Mark Russell
Whick
Dolly Parton
Jennifer Talmage
West Genesee High School
Camillus
Richard M. Nixon
China
Jeff Bowe
Kassel
Jamesville
Arnie Burdick
Su-Temple
Pop Warner
MacPherson
Arnie
Vincent J. Stagnitta
Conan Pop Warner Conference
Carl Rowan
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