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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1982
Page
3
In Our Opinion the column questions the depth and direction of Reaganomics thinking as Reagan promotes a flat tax and contemplates trimming the home mortgage interest deduction. It warns that removing the deduction could alter housing decisions for middle class earners and affect affordability.
The piece argues that under a flat tax rental housing relies on tax shelter breaks, risking no rentals without them. It warns a bill to curb professional pensions could reduce middle class workers’ retirement security. It notes indicated shifts in administration support and calls for deeper consideration of these fiscal moves.
Central New York watchers note Republican tension as leaks from a party caucus emerge. Intraparty sparring heats up with Rep Gary Lee challenging Rep George Wortley in a summer primary after redistricting, signaling a hot GOP season ahead.
In Cleveland Ohio a convicted man sues his attorney claiming he paid 6000 to bribe a judge for early release. The judge says the money was never seen and the case could affect civil justice if he wins. Analysts doubt the likelihood of success.
In Hollywood, Al Haig appears in a joking scene as a crowd lines up at a Warner Bros Studio casting for Dukes of Hazzard. The piece notes Haig’s fading prestige amid Reagan era references and compares him to Kissinger with a wry pace.
A Skaneateles letter to the editor argues the justice system favors light penalties for DWIs after six local deaths over a holiday weekend. The writer questions ADA Merrill's stance on imprisoning Wilbur Harris and asserts it is costly to leave dangerous offenders free. The note laments lack of justice for Mary Glenn and invites residents to a July cafeteria meeting to raise questions.
A Camillus reader Ralph Tedesco lauds St Josephs Hospital Syracuse for open heart surgery and skilled staff. Fay Meling condemns Beirut devastation, calls for PLO withdrawal to allowLebanese rebuild their city. Both letters reflect ongoing tensions and praise for local medical care.
A reader critiques a June 25 letter about Lebanon citing the Syrian and PLO attacks on Lebanese civilians and questions support for Israel and UN actions. The writer urges cross checking with the Syracuse Jewish Federation and notes concerns about halting U.S. aid to Israel.
Harriet Maddy of Fayetteville asks where Lebanese-Americans were as PLO and Syrians damaged Lebanon. She notes Christians suffered while Israelis aided the sick and needy, questions the pope and quiet amens, and demands the PLO leave Lebanon after peaceful 1948–1970 relations.
May M. Gray of Syracuse pleads for the return of a wallet stolen during a 15 hour shift, along with rent and bill money. She asks the thief to mail or deliver the wallet with credentials and return two sentimental pink and blue swans containing plants gifted by her late son.
Taxpayers are urged this month to attend meetings and ask questions about hiring a management company to run the school cafeteria. Officials warn lunch prices are likely to rise as a result of the change.
A narrator recalls a 1965 trip to Beirut, describing the city as a jewel along the Mediterranean. The fragment conveys a personal affection for the place and sympathy for its people amid reference to hardship.
A fragment describes trouble involving a person named Leary. The note hints at a problem with someone or something connected to Leary but provides no clear resolution or context.
A reader argues that Fundamentalists cannot claim all Christians as such. True Christians live Christ-like lives and follow God’s guidance as they understand it. The writer notes the God who leads into truth does not compel universal Fundamentalist belief.
Danielle Gottlieb of Manlius asks if society benefits from Hinckley’s hospitalization and questions the policy of releasing criminally insane individuals after short terms. She worries that three to four year interludes have led to repeat offenses and urges better solutions to protect the public.
Pastor Ronald F. Rice condemns the Equal Rights Amendment as not a women’s rights issue but a shift to a sex neutral society. He asserts it would require women in combat roles and attacks secular humanist aims over Judeo Christian ethics.
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