Indexing proposed to curb bracket creep in tax bill
Senator Armstrong argues for annual inflation linked adjustments to tax brackets credits and deductions starting 1985 to offset bracket creep. The amendment added to Reagan tax cut bill faces House passage while much of the economy already uses indexing via CPI tied benefits wages and programs. Inflation indexing spreads to mortgages and federal pay.
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William L. Armstrong
R-Coro
Senate
Armstrong
House of Representatives
Richard L. Worshop
Bracket creep debate sparks indexing concerns
Critics warn indexing fuels inflation by embedding it in wages and prices. Israel's quarterly raises tied to inflation show how widespread indexing can lift inflation, while U S observers question CPI accuracy and housing cost measurement. Taxpayers seek relief from bracket creep with indexing or other relief schemes.
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Allan Sloan
Christine Miles
Forbes Magazine
Israel
State of Israel
Bureau of Labor Statistics
CPI
Budget Airlines Roll On In Deregulated Skies
In a world where budget carriers grow, a small fleet operates between Syracuse and New York City challenging legacy lines. Muse Air and Southwest are cited as market influencers, while interlining limits fare flexibility for budget operators, shaping passenger choice amid ongoing fare wars and service tradeoffs.
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Bob Newhart
Grace L. Ferguson Airlines
Aluminum Storm Door Co
Grace L. Ferguson
New York City
Muse Air Corp
Houston
Dallas
Southwest Airlines Co
Texas
Southwest
Business Week
Costa Rica a haven for pensioners and refugees
Costa Rica is described as a quiet Central American oasis with no formal military since 1949 and a high literacy rate. The nation hosts pensioners with tax exempt foreign income, sanctuary for refugees, 13 national parks, and significant coffee exports while facing fuel costs and a currency devaluation.
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Central America
Costa Rica
Spain
Latin America
San Jose
Community support urged to save Burnet Park Zoo
Carolyn Quinlan of Syracuse praises the zoo as a county asset and urges action to keep it open with needed improvements. The note highlights staff dedication and the personal enjoyment of visitors, stressing entertainment and education for all ages and the risk of closure.
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Burnet Park Zoo
Carolyn Quinlan
Syracuse
Cooperation praised after Euclid Avenue paving effort
David C. Dolly, Commissioner, Department of Public Works, Syracuse thanks residents of Euclid Avenue and nearby neighborhoods for patience during parking and driveway access restrictions. He commends Syracuse University security, Centro management and bus drivers, DPW street personnel, and National Sports Festival staff for directing traffic and rerouting buses to ensure a smooth operation.
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Euclid Avenue
Syracuse University
Centro
DPW
person+nel
David C. Dolly
Department of Public Works
Syracuse
Geddes tenants hold annual Senior picnic in Syracuse
The James Geddes tenants association hosted a July 16 picnic for senior citizens with Syracuse Housing Authority support. Attendees praised food, drinks, desserts, and live music by Phil Klein and his band. Senior queen Aida Burdick and king Duke Tarold Wirtz were celebrated amid raffles, dancing, and singing.
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James Geddes
Syracuse
Tarold
VFW Post 2055 Seeks New Members in Fork Brewerton
The Herald Journal notes that Fork Brewerton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2055 has about 65 members and aims to recruit more. The post emphasizes helping veterans obtain benefits, supporting widows and orphans, and community service including sponsorships for ROTC programs and citations.
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Herald-Journal
New Fork Brewerton
Chiropractors Offer Holistic Care In Central New York
Emily Butterfield highlights accessible health care options using real food, natural supplements, targeted exercises, and periodic alignments. Several physicians trained in holistic care serve Syracuse area residents of all ages, from injury recovery to preventive maintenance, with chiropractors listed in local Yellow Pages.
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Emily Butterfield
New York
Syracuse
Charles and St Pauls Cathedral Crown Royal Wedding Choice
London reports Prince Charles will wed Catherine at St Paul’s in a democratic gesture as the parish church of the British Commonwealth. The piece covers Wren’s cathedral, its history, construction, famed bells, and its place in London’s skyline and culture.
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Hugh A. Mulligan
London
Prince Charles
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren
Thames
Charles
St. Paul's
Westminster Abbey
Prince of Wales
Wren
Ludgate Hill
Ely
Oxford
Charles II
St. Peter's Basilica
Bramante
Michelangelo
France
Italy
James II
Duchess of Marlborough
Ethelbert
Kent
St. Augustine
Methilus
Saxony
Europe
John Wycls
William Tyndale
Arthur Tudor
Catherine of Aragon
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry VIII
Marocco
Banks
Rome
St. Peter's
Milan
Vatican
Britain
Princess of Wales
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Benjamin West
Turner
John Millais
Constable
William Blake
Max Beerbohm
Walter de la Mere
Dr. Johnson
Wren’'s
Lord Byran
Paul
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Arthur Jenkins
Ia Fest
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Slinton Square
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
William D. Cotter
Robert T. Hennessey
Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
Al—Edward B. Sabine
Jerome O. Cooley
Daborah J. Abbott
Alvin, Fenner
Willian G. Crozier
Mario Retsi
Somut J. Varcarn
Harold E. Addington
Arnold Burdick
Carl J. Sweeney
William W. Browning Jr
David R. Koczarowski
National
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Budget Airlines
Thrive
Muse Air
M. Lamar Muse
Centra
Nicaragua
Pacific Ocean
Éeribbean Sea
Panama
U.S
Vf'w
Fort Brewerton
Ray Murray
Jim Love
Myrin Marx
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