Volunteers Are Best Of American Spirit
      The concept of volunteering is very largely unique to the American mindset and seems to stem in part from our conception of ourselves as an independent people. Alma Powell, wife of retired U. S.
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Ask, Then Build
      A copy of the following letter was received by the Gazette. Dear Parks Commissioners: The construction of the Korean War Memorial in Kissena Park should not be at the expense of killing or seriously damaging trees, especially those with historical significance.
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Parks Dept. Harms Trees
      To The Editor: The historic grove in Kissena Park is being attacked, not by beetles, vandals or picnickers, but by our own Parks Department. Over a hundred years ago, Samuel Parsons gathered specimens from all over the world to create an outstanding landscape that is irreplaceable.
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Vets Deserve Better
      To The Editor: At a recent public meeting held by Congressman Gregory Meeks to discuss federal services provided to our veterans, I was once again reminded about the failings of some of our elected officials to assist these patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Fears Attack At Night
      To The Editor: It's 6:30 p.m. I am just getting off the water taxi from Manhattan, after a long day of work. The water taxi pulls up to the Long Island City (LIC) dock.
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Renovate Queens Plaza
      To The Editor: There has been impressive development in certain areas of Long Island City spurred by significant change in the zoning recently. Nevertheless careful and comprehensive, world-class urban planning of the strategic hub of transportation that is Queens Plaza has been woefully neglected...
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Unconstitutional
      To The Editor: Imagine a group of strangers so infatuated with your home that they demand you not change the color of your door or a single shingle or brick without their permission.
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Wants Thruway Upgrade
      A copy of the following letter was received by the Gazette. Astrid C. Glynn Commissioner New York State Department of Transportation 5 Governor Harriman State Campus 1220 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12232 Dear Commissioner Glynn: Congratulations on your recent appointment to the New York State...
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