Deregulation’s Promise Versus Airline Monopolies
The piece argues USAir’s control of Hancock Airport flights gives Syracuse travelers higher costs, despite deregulation intended to boost competition. It recalls deregulation’s 1978 goals, the rise and consolidation of carriers, and calls for renewed oversight to curb monopolistic pricing and limited discount seats.
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Usair
Piedmont
Hancock
Syracuse
California
New York
Eastern
Washington
Ernest Hollings
D-S.c
Congress
Breaking tax reform folly calls for balanced budget view
The piece argues lowering the capital gains tax is no fix for the deficit. It recalls Dan Rostenkowski's past tax reform rhetoric, notes revenue would shortfall after a temporary windfall, and warns of shifting tax burden to middle-class workers. It calls Gramm Rost Rudman rules a mislead and criticizes the Laffer curve as discredited.
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Congress
Reagan
Dan Rostenkowski
Illinois
Rostenkowski
Treasury
Gramm-Rudman
Honorables
Seat Belts for Children In Cars Urges Caution and Action
A public safety note stresses adults must restrain children in vehicles. It cites New York state data showing 15 000 injuries and 225 deaths prevented yearly by seat belts. The message warns against front seat viewing and unrestrained riding, urging responsible choices to avoid fatal or disfiguring injuries.
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New York State
Libraries must negotiate Sunday hours under Taylor Law
CSEA leaders Dale King and Bruce Dickinson respond to a librarian hours dispute in Onondaga County. They argue unilateral Sunday scheduling violates the Taylor Law, demanding negotiations over terms and conditions while affirming public service across all departments.
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Onondaga County Public Library System
CSEHA
New York State
Onondaga County
CSHA
CSEA
Highway Department
Parks Department
van Duyn Home and Hospital
Sheriffs
Corrections
Volunteers defend EMS volunteers as public voice grows
In Onondaga County volunteers defend emergency medical services amid calls for more help. A Baldwinsville reader urges sympathy for responders and criticizes sensational headlines while noting training equality with paid ambulance staff. Albany letters discuss SUNY board appointments and Cuomo’s role.
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Onondaga County
Colliard
James P. Hawley
Baldwinsville
Syracuse regatta and county legislature chairman criticized
STROKE ORR notes Syracuse University's zero showing at Onondaga Lake regatta under Bill Sanford, praising his coaching limits and likening it to his county leadership. A June 12 Herald American paragraph by Eric Johnson contained an omitted line about gender bias and victim perpetrator dynamics.
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Syracuse University
Onondaga Lake
Bill Sanford
Stroke Orr
Syracuse
Eric Johnson
Herald American
Monument praise prompts calls for memorial at Flight 103 crash site
Jamie Champ of Liverpool condemns the idea of a party at the Flight 103 crash site and urges a respectful memorial plaque or small park for victims and relatives to sit reflect and pray, expressing personal distress.
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Jamie Schamp
Liverpool
Cuomo and SUNY Board Vacancies Highlight Inaction
Governor Cuomo wields power to appoint 16 SUNY trustees but has taken little action to reshape the board. Four vacancies exist on the 16 member panel and four current trustees are serving beyond their terms.
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SUNY
Senate
Cuomo
State University
Mario Cuomo
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Thomas J. Heck
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Caldren
Oscar
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Bruce Dickinson
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