Editorial
Pennies Make Sense
      The humble penny is under attack. A movement is afoot to eliminate the smallest unit of American currency from the monetary system of the United States.
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Remember Those Who Died For Peace And Freedom
      America's war dead will be commemorated next week. The federal holiday will be celebrated on Monday, May 28, but some events will take place earlier and others on May 30,
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Thanks For 'Truth'
      A copy of the following letter was received by the Gazette. Ms. Rose Marie Poveromo President United Community Civic Association 22-32 81st Street Jackson Heights, New York 11370 Dear Ms.
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Drive, Boat Responsibly
To The Editor:
      As we kick off the start of summer this Memorial Day with picnics, barbecues and out-of-town trips, it's important that we remember to make responsible choices when celebrating, such as drinking responsibly and designating a driver or skipper. You'll be joining the more than 146 million American ...
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Honor Memorial Day
To The Editor:
      As we approach Memorial Day, many things come to mind. First of all, let's remember all those who gave their lives to protect our nation in all the conflicts since the American Revolution, when we fought for our freedom.
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Airspace Redesign Is Harmful
To The Editor:
      The alternative "Airspace Redesign" selected by the Federal Aviation Administration will reduce delays for the airlines, but will most definitely add to the suffering of community residents surrounding LaGuardia by seriously increasing noise, air and traffic pollution!
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Stop NAU Now!
To The Editor:
      The North American Union (NAU) is being built on the coattails of NAFTA. As our industry and jobs go south (or eventually east to Asia), every new American has to be content with service sector jobs that overall are low paying and low skill. I say new American because I think there are now few wh...
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Op-ed
Message To America: Respect Memorial Day
BY PAUL A. MORIN
      Here is a surprise: I am not going to defend the Iraq war. I won't even explain the importance of the war on terrorism. VA budget? Not today. That's because this column is about Memorial Day, a hallowed day that should be about honoring the more than one million men and women who died in the servi...
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