Tax crackdown planned by state tax department overhaul
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance proposes a major reorganization to close a 10 percent revenue gap. It calls for a Tax Audit Division, 100 new examiners annually for three years, and more supervisors, aiming to recover millions for fiscal 1977 78. Robert Daly would head the division, with promotions tied to higher education and accounting training. The plan, backed by Tax Commissioner James H. Tully, would expand audits including out of state companies and intensify computer use, while also reviewing estate and gift taxes and reducing the Tax Appeals Bureau backlog.
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Lewis Freedman
State Department of Taxation and Finance
Hugh Carey
Civil Service Commission
James H. Tully
Robert Daly
Tully
New York
Robert Kirk
Buffalo
Albany
Kirk
Onondaga
Madison
Oswego
Cortland
Seneca
Cayuga
Tax Topix
Corporation Tal
Tax Appeals Bureau
Santa Claus Triggers NO RAD Jets Holiday Mixup
North American Air Defense Command jets chased a UFO over Canada last night, believed to be piloted by a white bearded man in a red suit. Eskimos mistook it for Santa Claus, whose sleigh was obscured by clouds. Santa laughed it off and sent a flight plan to Hancock Air Base warning the Boys From Syracuse to expect a sighting over Central New York on Christmas Eve.
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North American Air Defense Command
NORAD
Canada
Eskimos
Central
New York
Santa Claus
North Pole
Santa
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hancock Air Base
Syracuse
Four Die In Separate Crashes And Fire
Central New York mourns four men killed in separate car crashes and a Seneca County teenager trapped when his car caught fire. In Oswego County, James P. Manwaring, 22, of Simpson Drive Semiba collided with another vehicle on Route 104 east of Oswego and died after head and internal injuries. James Colloca, 54, of Oswego, survived with chest and facial injuries. Manwaring was pinned for about thirty minutes before rescue crews extricated him. Police note the crash occurred near his home. the investigation continues.
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New York
Seneca County
Oswego County
Oswego
James P. Manwaring
Simpson Drive
Semiba
Oswego Hospital
James Colloca
East Fifth St
Manwaring
Scriba
Lice
Santa's in many guises Santa's in many guises
A brief, festive note highlights the varied roles of Santa Claus in culture, folklore, and holiday celebrations across communities. The piece emphasizes how different regions adapt the figure for local traditions and storytelling.
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Santa’s
Santa brings cheer from police to Louisiana bayous
United Press International reports diverse Santas on Christmas Eve. Detroit officers visit Lt Johnnie Shoates in hospital, raising 3050 and sharing warmth. Cajun Night Before Christmas features Don Biansett, a life-term inmate, as a muskrat wearing Cajun garb guiding readers through Bayou Teche lore. Santa’s acts span police to prison, linking memory, love, and regional tradition.
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John Lesar
United Press International
Johnnie Shoate
Santa Claus
Detroit
Louisiana Bayous
Santa
Bruce McDonald
St. Nick
Chicago
McDonald
Richmond
Mary
Johnnie Shoates
Shoates
Kelli
al San Quentin
California
Don Biansett
North Pole
Louisiana
Bayou Teche
Clement Moore
Christmas Joy Transcends Crises Worldwide
William J. Holstein reports on global Christmas joy amid economic worry and political tension. Pilgrims prepare for Midnight Mass in Bethlehem near the Basilica of the Nativity. Italy observes traditional celebrations with papal Masses and rail strikes. Pope Paul VI’s telecast reaches 40 countries as nations ease curfews in Korea and Chile, underscoring festive spirit across regimes.
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William J. Holstein
United Press International
Bethlehem
Jesus
St. Catherine’s Church
Italy
Pope Paul VI
St. Peter's Cathedral
Weatherman predicts light flurries over upcoming days
The National Weather Service at Hancock Field forecasts a 30 percent chance of snow tonight rising to 60 percent tomorrow. Lows near the 20s tonight and highs around 25 tomorrow, with Sunday seeing more flurries and highs in the mid 20s.
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National Weather Service
Hancock Field
Herald Journal to skip tomorrow on Christmas Day
The Herald Journal will not publish tomorrow for Christmas Day. The Herald Journal extends season’s greetings to readers and notes that the Sunday Herald American will publish as usual with local national world news magazines and comics.
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Herald-Journal
Herald-American
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