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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1977
Page
4
Arthur Jenkins commits to an independent path and open discussion of public issues in the Herald's first issue dated January 15, 1877, pledging support for measures advancing the people's best interests. The quote underscores nonpartisan governance and civic engagement.
The expected 1978 income tax relief grows as estimates rise from 15 billion to about 25 billion in a bid to spur the economy. House Speaker Thomas ONeill indicated the figure in a recent interview, with the White House initially proposing 15 billion and commerce secretary Kreps outlining the early target.
The piece notes growing fears of a business slowdown in late 1978 and argues for larger tax cuts than 25 billion dollars. It explains a Social Security payroll tax rise from 5.85 to 6.05 percent starting Jan 1 and higher tax bases, reducing net stimulus and risking higher deficits and inflation.
Farmers and homeowners face a growing fire ant invasion spreading from Mobile to Texas, tracked at 30 miles per year. Mirex offered control but is banned due to cancer concerns, despite Texas official Reagan V Brown arguing that tiny applications are safer than the ants. The EPA restriction slows use despite worsening damage to livestock, wildlife, and outdoor life.
Freddie Laker notes 562 daily passengers and profitability after starting no-frills London New York service. Laker seeks to operate Skytrain London to Los Angeles at less than half the current economy fare, sparking potential fare cuts if approved but limited by regional access in Central New York.
A New Hampshire dispute centers on Franklin M. Yoffey's plan to dredge 28 million cubic yards from Lake Umbagog. Proponents cite jobs and state royalties. locals fear ecological impact on wildlife, quiet, and scenery. Previous refusals and an appeal loss loom as test dredge plans face scrutiny.
A mosaic of Harlem portraits captures tension between white authority and Black residents. Clergy, educators, cops, activists, and citizens describe hate, poverty, missed opportunities, and demands for jobs while urging truth over sensationalism.
A list of plants including calamus catnip yohimbe Syrian rue Spanish fly passion flower damiana mandrake and lobelia notes on their alleged effects from mild buzz to hallucinations. The write up warns these substances are not medical or legal substitutes and suggests consulting professionals.
A bank may bear no loss if it pays a forged withdrawal slip with a stolen passbook unless it fails to exercise ordinary care. Known that checks are negotiable while savings passbooks are not, banks rely on on file signatures and quick comparisons. Guard passbooks as you would a blank check and beware combined accounts mailing statements with checks to your home.
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