City sales tax formula eyed for Onondaga County towns
Mayor Lee Alexander and budget officer Kenneth Mokraycki pushed a sales tax distribution plan based on the 1980 census. A combined briefing reviewed two revenue scenarios for 1982 through 1985 showing gains and losses for Onondaga County towns and Syracuse under plans by Durham and by Alexander, each needing both leaders’ signatures and county executive Mulroy’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Alexander
Kenneth Mokraycki
Onondaga County
Syracuse
Charles Durham
Alexander
John H. Mulroy
Careys hires a 48000 dollar special assistant in Albany
Gov Hugh Carey faces questions as he hires Michael G Colopy a 48000 a year aide without prior consultation. Colopy 30 claims to offer ideological and organizational strategy for campaigns and other political services. The hiring appears tied to Careys reelection effort raising concerns over use of state funds.
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Hugh Carey
Albany
Michael G. Colopy
Colopy
Carey
New York State
Onondaga sales tax plan for towns and city dispute
The county legislature considers apportioning 8 percent annual sales tax gains from the 1980 census, balancing city town and county needs. The suburban compromise shifts 1 percent to the city while schools receive 10 percent of increases. If adopted, 13 towns gain while 1.3 million shifts to city and county from 1982 to 1985. The Ways and Means Committee meets today to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onondaga County
Toto
Ways and Means
John Mulroy
Nicholas Pirro
Gerald Mingolelli
Timothy Rice
Napoleon at Landmark Theater Delights Syracuse
The Landmark Theater in Syracuse will show the 1927 silent film Napoleon with a full symphony accompaniment. The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra performs in residence during the four day run from June 25 to 28, delivering a high quality summer entertainment pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Downtown Syracuse vendors brighten lunch hours
Councilor James Walsh is urged to support diverse downtown lunch options from fine restaurants to sidewalk vendors Capt. Mac A la Carte and Munchey's. The writer praises Columbus Circle Clinton Square and nearby parks, arguing summer vacations reduce dining spend but vendor variety keeps downtown appealing and lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walsh
Syracuse
Columbus Circle
Clinton Square
Jim
Northern Ireland peace debate and teen pregnancy study sample
A reader argues for peaceful, flexible settlement in Northern Ireland while criticizing ongoing violence and government strategy. The letter cites a NC HS study showing nearly equal pregnancy complication rates across teens to mothers over 29, noting 18-19 year olds are adults and often married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C.H.S
Norma Boyle
Syracuse
Tax credits for private schools sparks letters to editor
A reader from Fulton argues against Superintendent Burton Ramer’s claim that tax credits will destroy the public school system. The letter, praising Sister Mary Edwin of Bishop Cunningham High School of Oswego, asserts private schooling will not threaten public education, stresses constitutional choice, and notes Catholics accept non Catholic students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald-Journal
Mary Edwin
Bishop Cunningham High School
Oswego
Burton Ramer
Ramer
A. R. Federick
Fulton
Local anglers urge Onondaga Creek revival as tourist draw
Richard Lucas writes that decades of underappreciated Onondaga Creek can rebloom with renewed effort. He cites ten years of fishing, trout to 24 inches and carp over 15 pounds, and urges residents to restore interest in the creek and Lake Onondaga to boost tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Case
Onondaga Creek
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Richard Lucas
Letter criticizes bias in Northern Ireland coverage
The writer commends The Herald Journal for decades of fair reporting and challenges Jack Cottrell’s June 8 letter. They describe the Northern Ireland conflict as complex, accuse the piece of ambiguity, and urge readers to consider stricter views on ongoing government repression.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Ssue
Herald
THE
Herald Company
Por Otica
Atlinton Square
Syracuse
N.Y
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Red Brigade
PLO
KGB
Holy Father
Cottrell
Northern Ireland
Herald-Journal
Jack Cottrell
Teenage pregnancy mortality statistics questioned by institute
The data from the National Center for Health Statistics show in 1974 eleven million teen agers figures cited by the Guttmacher Institute and note two deaths of under 15 girls giving birth. In 1977 the 15 to 19 age group had the lowest maternal deaths at 6.4 per 100 000, with higher risks for 25 and 30 year olds than younger groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Center For Health Statistics
Alen F. Guttmacher Institute
Outdoors joy in June and birds delight all ages
Annie McClure from DeWitt cherishes Gustave Rothschild's June letter on outdoor pleasures. She invites families to explore bird sounds from Baltimore oriole to mockingbird, and to distinguish leaves and trees with help from nearby nature centers.
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Gustave Rothschild
Baltimore
Mr. Rothschild
Annie McClure
DeWitt
Reagan flunks test on foreign policy at press briefing
The piece assesses President Reagan after his first press conference in months. It argues he answered easier questions well but showed poor preparation on foreign affairs. The writer calls for more prepped briefings and a sharper, more transparent handling of tough global issues.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Sam
Sam Donaldson
Reagan
Israel
Begin
People's Republic of China
Europe
NATO
Pakn
Istan
Libya
Lopez Portillo
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William D. Cotter
Robert T. Hennessey
Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
B. Sabine
Metropolitan
Jerome ©. Coolay
Deborah J. Abort
Alvin G. Fanner
Williame C Crozier
Assntent
Mario Rossi
Samuel J. Varcare
Harold E. Addington
China
Arnold Burdick
Alexa’ Duxsham
Ethridge
Fabius
Geddess
LaFayette Lysander
Manlius
Marcellus
Owendags
Otisee
Pompey
Saline
Skaneateler
Spallard
Charles A. Durham
14Th Dist
Tada Oo
Willoughby
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