County pay hike defeat likely in final legislature vote
The Onondaga County pay raise package for 23 top officials, approved by the Personnel Committee along party lines, faces likely defeat in the full Legislature. Democrats unite against most boosts, while Mulroy could receive a separate increase, with some objections from two Democrats on the committee.
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Vance in Jordan Urges Hussein to Send Talks Representative
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance arrived in Amman to push King Hussein to send a representative to the Cairo talks on Israel and Egypt. Vance stressed Israel’s commitment to peace as talks proceed, while aides voiced optimism after visits to Cairo and Jerusalem.
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Supreme Court limits age bias protection in forced retirements
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act mainly promotes hiring older workers and does not bar forced retirements before 65 under pre statute pension plans. Harris McMann, a 1944 employee of United Airlines, argued retirement at 60. Dissenters Marshall and Brennan warned the decision weakens protections as Congress recently moved to ban under‑65 forced retirement.
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Alexandria
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United
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Record Low Temperatures Spark Snow Flurries Across Region
Cold snap continues with subzero readings from upstate New York towns including Albany and Rochester. Light snow flurries tonight give way to warmer conditions and rain chances tomorrow, while county snow piles melt by Wednesday and shoppers welcome the change.
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Upstate
New York
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Adirondacks
Eatlier
Stillwater
Saranac Lake
Glens Falls
College grads face higher hiring outlook, CPC finds
Brighter job prospects for college graduates emerge for the second straight year as nearly 600 employers in the College Placement Council survey expect to hire about 16 percent more new graduates next year than in 76-77.
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UPI
College Placement Council
CPC
Buy your Christmas books now in window sign
A store window proclaims a playful Christmas message urging customers to buy books early so they can read them before mailing. The sign blends humor with a reminder of holiday gift timing.
Lady Churchill Dies in London Widow of Winston Churchill
Lady Spencer Churchill 92 widow of wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill died at her London home from a heart attack. Her grandson Winston Churchill announced her death saying she was lunching with her secretary when stricken. She had been in declining health, retreating after her husband’s 1965 death, and had quietly begun selling paintings and heirlooms to meet expenses.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
Clementine
Clemmie
Winston
King Edward VII Hospital
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