In Our Opinion On U N Yellow Rain Scare
The piece discusses the yellow rain rumors from Southeast Asia and the five year effort by LS scientists to verify deadly contamination. It notes reports of people dying in agony after exposure and questions the sensational claims and the evidence behind them.
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Southeast Asia
Soviet Union
United Nations
U.S
Cambodia
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Afghanistan
Alexander Haig
Laos
Dome boxing clash sparks campus debate in Syracuse
SU Senate urges against professional boxing at the Carrier Dome citing crime links and ethics while backing intercollegiate events. The piece contrasts arena ownership, taxpayer funding, and potential Sugar Ray Leonard exposure with fears of reputational damage to the university.
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Syracuse University
Carrier Dome
SU Senate
Senate
New York State
Piety Hill
Americans Split Over Forcing Young Men Into Service
A Louis Harris poll finds 60 percent favor forcing men aged 18 to 26 into two years of military service. The piece ponders whether this reflects a population with more older people than before and expresses a strong personal disdain for youth.
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Louis Harris
Reagan pledge to cut wasteful subsidies targets sugar price supports
The article accuses President Reagan of trading sugar price-support silence for budget and tax cuts six to seven months into his term. It notes sugar markets at about 15 cents a pound, with beet and cane farmers seeking at least 18 cents. It warns every penny rise costs households and manufacturers, and contrasts with dairy price support actions.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Public School Diet Plan Promises Slim Kids by TV Drive
A political humor piece satirizes a federal school lunch cut and a White House push for television promotion of a new compact meals plan. It ridicules the Lite Mac and Mini Moo concepts while urging readers to notice government fat and biased targeting.
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White House
U.S
Substitutes in Onondaga County Win Negotiating Rights
An informational group formed in June reports progress on a new law granting per diem substitute teachers negotiating rights similar to other school staff. August work focused on implementation as fall meeting approaches. Sept 28 at 7 p.m. Liverpool Public Library to present answers. Call numbers for details. Patricia Cottrell chairs.
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Onondaga County
Liverpool Public Library
Patricia Cottrell
Personal notes on state fair and Mass reflections
A reader praises the State Fair experience citing good service and security while noting high food prices and bringing own food. A Syracuse resident thanks a courteous security guard and hopes for his return. Further letters discuss Mass joy, inclusion, and faith, urging open hearts and biblical reverence.
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Jane Taylor
Syracuse
Stolen go cart devastates boy in Syracuse on Woodbine Ave
Sherribe Kolodziejczyk laments theft of her 12 year old brother Richie Higgins go cart stolen from a garage on Sept 5. She notes the loss of weeks of work to save money for the cart and that homeowner insurance does not cover go carts. She pleads for the thief to be caught.
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Woodbine Avenue
Richie Higgins
Sherribe
Don’t judge a person by his color says Tom Carr
A reader letter argues for rephrasing the familiar adage to condemn racism, urging society to assess individuals by character rather than skin color. The message champions color blindness and equity in daily judgment.
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Tom Carr
Syracuse
Coverage praised for domestic violence programs and battered women plight
The Onondaga County Council for Battered Women commends OCCBW coverage of treatment programs for abusive men. Saundra Smokes highlighted Dr. Alan Rosenbaum’s project at Syracuse University clinic. In Onondaga County an estimated 15,000 women are victims of violence amid recent homicides and hostage incidents.
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Onondaga
Opinion on water damage and local leadership in Syracuse
Letter writer criticizes city officials for funding grand projects while water mains fail. Cites Geddes Street break of Oct 19 1980 and prior seepage, urging leaders who prioritize citizens over showy schemes and timely repairs. Warns residents to demand accountability and compensation.
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Syracuse
Geddes Street
Stone coasts and shadows of a taxed era
A compact critique railing at taxation and inequality. It denounces Washington’s rigidity and calls out the shift of burden from rich to poor. The voice warns against pandering with empty promises and a Hollywood veneer while the vulnerable bear the cost.
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Washington
Dewey Folly echoes in Syracuse mayoral glare
A writer compares a long ago highway debate to current Syracuse concerns. He criticizes passive leadership and urges action, praising Mayor Lee Alexander for doing an excellent job while noting broader urban challenges and rising crime.
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Dewey
Lee Alexander
Syracuse
City Hall
Mohammed
Alexander
One Ounce Hamburgers in School Lunch Rules Stir Debate
Taxpayer Parent of Constantia questions Reagan administration lunch standards proposed to begin mid November. The plan sets minimums of one ounce meat for under 12 and two ounces for older children, plus six french fries, nine grapes and half a glass of milk. Parents demand specifics on meat type and express concern over budget and nutrition. They urge local boards and lawmakers including Senators Moynihan and D amato to address concerns.
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Reagan Administration
Reagan
Washington
Alfonso D'Amato
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Constantia
Owner's fault over kitten hit on East Taft Road
A reader condemns the kitten being out at 12 30 a m and blames the owner for the accident while urging use of low cost spay and neuter programs through SPCA and Humane Association to curb millions of unwanted dogs and cats destroyed yearly in shelters
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East Taft Road
SPCA
Humane Association
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Council For Battered Women
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