Social Security tax hike risks further strain on system
An upcoming Jan 1 rate increase will raise payroll taxes from 6.65 to 6.7 percent and lift the wage base to 32,400, with higher earners paying more. The change, tied to 1977 amendments, aims to shore up funds but experts doubt it will avert insolvency.
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Copper concentrate at remote site to reach 400000 tons yearly
The report states the remote site will produce copper concentrate at a rate of about 400000 tons per year, indicating a substantial production capacity and output target for the project.
Remote mountain mining project planned in Papua New Guinea
An international consortium hires Bechtel and Morrison Knudsen to develop Mt Fabilan in Star Mountain, Papua New Guinea. The remote operation will unload at Port Moresby, barge 250 miles, travel upriver, then 100 miles by road to the site, employing up to 3000 locals and producing about one million ounces of bullion annually starting 1984 with completion in 1989.
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Niagara Mohawk rep helps homeowners with flood damage
Mr and Mrs John Gass of Lakeland thank Niagara Mohawk and representative Philip Dwyer after a piping fault traced to a gas main installation caused basement flooding. They praise Dwyer for personal inspection and status updates and accept full responsibility settlement. Boeheim criticized for bench actions and contract concerns at the university.
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Lakeland
Tribute to Paul by UAW Local 624 member
Remembers, too Tconcur with the Dec. 12 letter in The Herald Journal written by Mr. Leimer. As a member of UAW Local 624, I worked with Paul as he truly was a friend to every worker on the face of this earth. Paul spent his life, even to the very end, working to make this a better world for others. To all who knew him, Paul was a warm, generous human being, a friend always, and our union brother. NILES F. BELL, Recording Secretary, UAW Local 624, Minoa.
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Minoa
Downtown Syracuse Christmas Decor Praised by Officials
Irwin L. Davis, executive vice president of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, commends Alice King and city staff for Clinton Square decorations and Hanover Square tree. He notes visiting Canadian developers evaluating a $50 million Salina Street project were impressed by the downtown’s holiday display.
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Department of Parks and Recreation
Syracuse
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Hanover Square
Salina Street
Salina
Warren Streets
Irwin L. Davis
Syracuse, Inc
All the Little Children and a Welfare Call
Poem-like verse questions whether the next generation in ghettos will mirror past hardships or achieve success. It urges children to study, learn, and strive despite poverty, highlighting concern for hunger and the need for welfare support as a path to uplift.
Liverpool civic musical night impresses with diverse program
Ralph D Mello clarinet joined by Susan Lorini piano Joan Murphy cello and Bradley Foil born performed works by Fuchs Stockhausen Copland and Beethoven. The program highlighted Stockhausen and showcased D Mello’s passion for introducing lesser known pieces while educating listeners in Liverpool during the Civic Morning Musicals. Denise Ruth Minnard reports.
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Susan Lorini
Joan Murphy
Bradley Foil
Fuchs
Stockhausen
Copland
Beethoven
D'Mello
D Mello
Denise Ruth Minnard
Syracuse coach Boeheim slammed with fouls again in tight games
A lingering pattern from Jim Boeheim on the Syracuse bench sees him drawing technical fouls in close contests. Critics note past losses tied to bench behavior as fans recall decades of supporting Syracuse basketball dating to the mid-1930s.
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Syracuse
Ehrlichman book settles old scores
Washington columnist William Safire reviews John Ehrlichman memoir Witness to Power and notes the author settles scores with Nixon aides. The piece highlights Ehrlichman claims about Chief Justice Warren Burger and Dan Rather, and discusses credibility, motive, and how power colors history.
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New York Times
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White House
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Warren Burger
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John
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