Jerry Rescue statue marks Syracuse history unveiled in Clinton Square
A statue honoring the Jerry Rescue will be unveiled at 5 30 p m in Clinton Square Syracuse. The event features the Syracuse Symphony Gospel Choir and Parks and Recreation All Star Band. The 1851 rescue of William Jerry Henry helped define Syracuse as anti slavery and opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law.
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Tax burden weighs on New York as state per capita taxes rise
New York's tax burden remains high with state taxes averaging 1481 per person, placing the state sixth in the nation. The rise from 1988 to 1989 reflects spending growth, while personal income tax dominates. Local taxes push the burden higher, with a large state payroll and slower manufacturing growth versus national trends.
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Walsh proposes plan to cut congress long distance bills
Congressman Jim Walsh uses prior NYNEX experience to save taxpayers money by routing dedicated telephone lines between Washington and districts. A survey finds 39 high-use offices may save about $33,000 monthly, reducing April average long distance costs from 1400 to about 860 per office.
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Critics clash over corporate charity and personal responsibility
A Syracuse reader rebukes moralizing demands for ongoing donations from a large local company to a teen charity. The letter argues that voluntary giving should not be compelled, notes the exchange of goods for payment, and warns against judging successful companies by the notion of social conscience.
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Indians Fight Back Against Tax Exemption Critics
A Native American writer voices frustration that treaty promises are not honored and tax exemptions and other supposed "perks" are not freely real. She argues white settlers took land and harmed the environment, yet Indigenous people endure and resist, asking what enough is and warning consequences.
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Syracuse University investigates July 22 disturbance on Walnut and Marshal
An inquiry into an early July 22 Walnut Avenue and Marshal Street fight found no evidence that Lambda Chi Alpha or INROADS members started the incident. Police, security, the two groups, or victims cannot identify a perpetrator. The university condemns violence in the community.
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Saddam Hussein and U S oil interests spark Middle East debate
Sunday Soapbox letter urges viewers to weigh the risk of war as Saddam Hussein threatens Kuwait and broader regional power. It cites U S led embargoes and oil dependence, and asks if thousands of American lives justify protecting oil interests. Readers invited to respond by deadline with contact details.
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Syracuse University joins INROADS and Lambda Chi in condemning the disturbance
SU pledged ongoing security cooperation with city authorities and neighbors to maintain peace. Robert Hill, Vice President of Syracuse University, urged waste reduction at the source amid Onondaga County solid waste concerns. He described sending a letter to Mail Preference Services requesting removal from catalogs to curb junk mail and reduce trash.
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