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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1981
Page
6
The 32nd District's first term congressman George Wortley of Fayetteville urged ACCORD members to consider two key points. He argued retirees on small fixed incomes, primarily Social Security, should not be forced to wait an extra three.
Britain’s Margaret Thatcher faces growing industry and public pressure over her economic plan. Analysts warn unemployment could rise from 2.5 million to 3.5 million by 1984, despite Tory confidence, with party members urging flexibility before an election year.
A reader argues that Social Security payroll deductions are insurance payments and not owed to Uncle Sam. They urge returning what workers and employers paid, including benefits for those who retire early at 62, criticizing political figures for controlling the funds.
Cicero Democrat Michael J. Bragman led opposition to a bottle bill requiring a five cent charge on beer and soft drinks but not milk cartons. Gov. Carey warned such a rule would cost up to 2,000 bottler and brewer jobs. The Assembly Commerce Committee rejected the bill 16 to 6, signaling focus on job-friendly policy.
Political humor targets Southern pro-Reagan Democrats dubbed the Boll Weevil Caucus. The piece compares the budget to a cotton field damaged by a larval weevil, rails at modern Dixie politicians, and mocks Dust Bowl era memory, Huey Long myths, and Sun Belt technocracy.
The Upstate Medical Center Foundation Inc funds a two year drive to raise 1 million dollars for a seven bed pediatric intensive unit serving 15 Upstate counties. Halfway there at 537000 dollars, with major gifts from Gifford Foundation Carrier Corp Crouse Hinds Corp and the Upstate Auxiliary, organizers urge individuals and smaller firms to contribute.
Readers dispute reasons for Catholic school decline and urge diocesan outreach plus recruitment. A Syracuse correspondent notes gun industry influence on campaigns and complains about Niagara Mohawk rate hikes, urging public power as a remedy and political action.
A reader laments the Social Security shortfall and questions policy. They recall Roosevelt’s plan to invest funds for retirees and the aged and wonder why the money isn’t sufficient. They object to delayed raises for lower-salary government workers and argue wealth influences progress.
Letter from Vincent Palermo urging Onondaga County legislators to reexamine roles on environmental issues including toxic waste, Planned Onondaga Lake rehabilitation, and local projects while criticizing ongoing agendas and delayed actions.
The writer questions Janice M Jensen on her May Herald American letter criticizing Rep Wortley and Rep Gary Lee opposing federal handgun control. She is accused of ignoring the Constitution and of railing at campaign contributions from pro gun groups. The piece suggests she misreads the gun industry lobbying influence.
Dr Louis Finkelstein, president of the Jewish Theological Seminary, recounts tea with Serge Koussevitsky. He declines cookies because they are not kosher. He likens Judaism to a symphony, saying omitting parts spoils the total composition.
A student argues for limiting homework to Monday through Thursday and restricting weekend assignments unless a student is behind. The dialogue highlights campus concerns about weekend study burden and the need for balanced routines.
Los Angeles voters overwhelmingly defeated Proposition A, a plan to raise a small property tax to fund 1,400 police officers, signaling persistence of Prop 13 era tax limits. The defeat foreshadows effects on the statewide anti crime budget and Gov Brown's 1982 Senate bid, with city services facing cuts and only modest school increases.
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