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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1993
Page
5
The Albany State Fair starts Thursday after a year of preparations. The event features prize vegetables, livestock, horses, and Native American dancers. International Pavilion offers Filipino barbecue and Greek pastries, while booths present political viewpoints and novelty gadgets. The piece encourages attendance amid crowds, music, and fair foods.
About 600 property owners owe several million dollars in taxes and face November auctions as a last resort after repeated notices. The largest debtor is J&T Land Co owned by Tarky Lombardi, with 74 delinquencies and a tax bill over 250000. County official William Schneider says up to 130 parcels may be sold, and officials hope the auction threat motivates payment.
Cheers and Jeers lauds Rev Bob Hope Robinson for funding and coordinating a church youth summer jobs program. Ten youths gained experience after church funds paid them, seven local businesses hired them, and contracts committed to reliability. The piece urges broader community job support by faith groups.
Onondaga County Public Library board responds to a Herald Journal letter about ending central library telephone reference. Caryl J. Frawley notes staff reductions since 1990 and outlines how budget constraints forced service tradeoffs, urging public input while pointing readers to branch libraries for information.
The Central New York Chapter of Women in Communications mourns Herald-Journal columnist Arlene LaRue. A student athlete, she built a distinguished career in journalism and mentored women in communications, shaping opportunities and inspiring colleagues nationwide. Elaine R. Lear, president of WICI/CNY, notes her lasting foundation for the chapter and field.
The Herald Journal argues for plain language in legal writing noting a shift over 25 years toward clearer contracts and leases while acknowledging occupational jargon remains. It calls out tort-lawyer advertising on late night airwaves as offensive, while reminding that Supreme Court rulings defend advertising as free speech.
OHN L Delaney president of the Automobile Club of Syracuse warns central New York motorists in Onondaga Madison and Oswego counties about potential reimposition of oxygenated fuels for the 1993 1994 winter. He urges residents to pressure state and federal agencies after July 15 redesignation and October 1 timing risks.
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