Health care costs surge as GM shifts burden to workers
The article argues health-care costs rising 20 percent annually strain salaried and retired GM workers who must share in premiums. It cites Chrysler’s $700 per car cost, mid-sized firms’ struggles, and calls for action by states and cities, mentioning Vermont, Hawaii, Oregon and New York’s Mark Chassin. It notes Rochester’s cost controls and Medicare repayments, urging universal access as a right.
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General Motors
Chrysler
America
Vermont
Hawaii
Oregon
Mark Chassin
New York State
New York Times
Rochester
IRS adopts kinder approach to collecting overdue taxes
The IRS shifts from harsh tactics to a more lenient method, allowing repayment deals and sometimes reducing owed amounts. Director Donald Mitgang reports the change, arguing most taxpayers are not cheats and need time to pay. The government foresees over 111 billion dollars in overdue taxes guiding the new emphasis.
Local businessman petitions mayor over SU intrusion on commerce
A longtime South Crouse Avenue shopkeeper alleges Syracuse University encroaches on city business, cites annual losses of 12 to 15 million dollars, and calls for zoning action to allow a university area food court while urging fair competition and tax contributions as Forum Building nears completion. The letter urges the mayor to direct the planning commissioner to deem the food court appropriate within the university district.
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Thomas Young
Crouse Avenue
Syracuse University
Burger King
Taco Bell
T.C.B Y
Kimmel] Hall
Clinton rhetoric on war and duty triggers debate
A reader questions Bill Clinton's stance on using military force against Serbia while criticizing past votes on Vietnam and hypothetical draft resistance. The letter explores consistency, democracy, and the president's future decisions as commander in chief.
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America
Bill Clinton
Serbia
South Vietnam
U.S
Kyle W. Sturgess
North
Syracuse
College aid penalties hit deserving student at Cortland
A white middle class student at Cortland State University laments being penalized for parental savings and personal thrift while seeking low interest loans and work study. He argues aid should reward motivation over need and calls for reform of state programs.
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Cortland State University
Loss of Dey Bros Addis Store Remakes Syracuse Past Memories
An elderly Syracuse couple recalls the once bustling Dey Bros Addis shop district, Salina Street holiday shopping, and theater outings, expressing sorrow that violence and racism have closed the door on the old neighborhood they cherish.
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Dey Bros.-Addis
Syracuse
Salina Street
Dey
Loew's
Keith's
Paramount Theater
Bush speech lacks plan to create jobs critic says
Kathleen Amin in Central Square questions President Bush after the Democratic National Convention speech. She criticizes him for omitting unemployment, promising only tax cuts, and warns against supply side economics citing past crises and white collar crime. She recalls Harry Truman’s desk sign as a rebuke.
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Bush
George Bush
Mr. Bush
Harry Truman
Oval Office
President Bush
Kathleen
Amin Central Siquare
Readers urged to submit letters for publication policy
Readers urged to submit letters with daytime phone numbers for verification and possible editing. Unsigned letters not published. Address to editor at Box 4915 Syracuse NY 1322 or call (315) 470-2027 for questions or status.
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Syracuse
N.Y
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