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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1986
Page
5
The piece cautions against overspending during the Christmas season and the looming bills. It notes how credit cards and deferred payments entice buyers, the clash with heating costs, and how 1986 tax reform ends deducting interest on long term debt. It urges balanced giving and warns of bankruptcy risks.
Sullivan town board abandoned an effort to enact a June 1985 noise ordinance that curbed car horns mufflers and late day construction. A moratorium followed and officials now say they are out of the noise law business. Opponents argued restrictions would hinder lawn tools and machinery, while supporters cite community noise relief.
Mayor Tom Young will turn on the switch for the city's 72nd annual tree-lighting ceremony at p.m. 4,000 multicolored lights will illuminate Clinton Square signaling the start of the season. Santa arrives moments later on a city fire engine with bells and sirens.
Mayor Young signals the season as Clinton Square unveils a 70 foot Norway spruce, formerly at Tully Free Library. Tonight residents can join carols with Stan Colella and the High School All-Star Band, meet an elf and perhaps Santa, while hoping for a light dusting of snow.
A letter writer argues that the recent tax reform, set to take effect January 1, is far from simple. He cites over 900 pages, four depreciation records, new inventory rules, pension changes, and higher accounting costs, predicting higher prices for customers and a burden on small business. He laments the proposed complexity and questions why not a flat tax, while urging reform and transparency.
Joseph Longo of Syracuse extends gratitude to family friends fellow candidates and benefactors for their hard work and support during a challenging election health issues. He also thanks the people of the 120th Assembly District and calls participation in the political system a valued privilege.
The Herald Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit unsigned letters on public issues. Letters should be brief and legible with a succinct point. We may edit for length to preserve the writer’s viewpoint, unless a stipulation against editing is stated.
A retrospective on NOW's 20th anniversary argues the feminist movement has fractured the home and altered family life. It cites No Fault divorce, rising single parent challenges, and the shift toward career autonomy for women and men, analyzing whether liberation equals happiness or hardship.
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