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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1981
Page
6
President Reagan argues for moving the 10 percent July 1 tax cut to January 1 to prompt growth. The piece frames his urgency as Keynesian inspired but notes the defense package alone won’t cut unemployment from 8 percent, urging Congress to act.
A third of 18 year olds about 300000 have not registered for the draft raising questions for a presidential Task Force on Military Manpower. The non-draft policy enacted under Carter drew Reagan criticisms during the campaign and he has backed peacetime volunteer forces while not repealing the sign up. The piece notes all four services met volunteer quotas last year and suggests tax cuts could substitute for make work while urging Congress to act.
The Assembly Republican Program Committee toured towns with press releases and charts to outline a platform for fiscal restraint and local government cooperation. They claim 1980 state regulation totals of 3802 rules across 20 departments and 135 agencies, arguing for substantial cuts and a realignment of priorities if Republicans win after fall elections.
Assemblyman Michael Bragman denounces five North Syracuse School Board members for writing to him on district stationery and using the district postage meter. He says their stance shows ineptitude and a lack of understanding, arguing residents deserve better support from their board.
Edwin P. Wilson and Frank E. Terpil are indicted for shipping explosives to Libya for terrorist training. Wilson allegedly recruited mechanics and pilots to fly Libyan Air Force aircraft and used former Army Special Forces troops to train terrorists. Reports claim Libya sent a killer squad to the U.S. targeting Reagan and aides, increasing Secret Service protection.
A satirical take on Christmas shopping during a weak economy. It suggests department stores suffer as shoppers do, with a quip about Santa down to four reindeer and the fourth recalled for faulty brakes. The piece comments on policy and Brussels sprouts in a Reagan-era tone.
A reader contrasts welfare in the 1930s with the 1980s, arguing local aid, not federal, shaped relief and critiquing FDR programs. Florence Wilkes of Red Creek laments today’s perceived government dependence and praises work ethic improvements amid broader social programs. She also muses on college women’s basketball appeal and fan attendance, suggesting glamor or new outfits to attract viewers.
T R Arthur of Fayetteville urges officials in Mantius and Fayetteville to act after the Oct 28 Limestone Creek flood. He warns spring threats loom and residents fear another disaster as campaign trails continue and relief seems absent for hundreds affected.
Central New York groups led by the Mental Patients Alliance of Central New York expand consumer involvement in Syracuse Oswego and Ithaca with weekly and twice monthly meetings. The Oswego unit aims to convert an abandoned mill into a coalition center and the alliance promotes self help residences drop-in centers and advocacy for those incarcerated in mental institutions.
A writer recalls two family losses tied to smoking. A sister died after a heart and lung decline blamed on smoking. A doctor cited a refusal to quit as the cause. The writer notes a husband who finally stopped only too late, and cites Landers saying 85 percent of primary lung cancers could be prevented if smoking stopped.
The piece weighs factors behind SU women’s basketball attendance. It cites competition with the men for fans and money and notes advantages if the women were the town’s sole game. It suggests other contributing reasons while highlighting potential remedies.
Thoughtful rebuttal by Thomas P. Dwyer of Syracuse AFGE Local 3613 defends federal workers against claims of unessential service. He cites loan programs flood aid and disability support as crucial, criticizing December vacation critiques and urging investigative reporting into non-publicity signaling agencies involved in key projects.
Patrick J Chambers of Syracuse thanks William Mastine Sr and coaches Jackowski Overend Pangaro and Pogroski for their dedication to the Mighty Mites in the Westvale Knights Pop Warner program this past season. He praises organization facilities equipment and especially the lessons on teamwork sportsmanship discipline and sacrifice.
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