No New Taxes Was A Campaign Promise In 88
The piece argues George Bush pledged no new taxes in 1988 to win the election. It notes Gramm Rudolphman deficit rules constrained cuts and questions if a tax increase is inevitable by 1990. It weighs political risk, plausible denial, and the likely path to reducing the deficit without new taxes.
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George Bush
Bush
White House
Walter Mondale
Congress
Mr. Coughlin
Gabrielle Amodioyracuse
Thruway billboards spark bid to expand roadside ads
Lawmakers consider a bill to allow billboards within two miles of Thruway interchanges. Critics call the proposal a step toward visual pollution, arguing it harms the countryside and offers no solid public benefit. Proponents cite promoting commerce, but opponents insist on preserving highway aesthetics.
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Cicero
Michael Bragman
Assembly Transportation Committee
State Senate
Thruway Authority
Fultonville
Vincent Gramuglia
Gramuglia
Albany
Community letters attack Teall House sale and Babe euthanasia
Jeers target St Josephs Hospital over Teall House demolition for a new office and criticise Joyce Goikes call to kill Babe the elephant at Burnet Park Zoo. Cheers salute Westchester County Judge John Carey for a Holocaust education sentencing after swastika vandalism at a high school.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Teall House
Syracuse
Joyce Gorke
Babe
Burnet Park Zoo
Goike
Westchester County
John Carey
Hitler
Carey
Bristol under fire in Syracuse letters page debate
A Syracuse reader defends Bristol as a major local employer and life sciences contributor. The letter condemns sensational press coverage of the company, notes job losses from 2,500 to about 1,100, and argues Bristol faults for environmental smells are overstated while industry pollution elsewhere is ignored.
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Bristol
Syracuse
Onondaga Lake
Fourth Grader Urges Syracuse to Add 911 Service
A Moses DeWitt Elementary School student advocates for a city 911 system in Syracuse, arguing it would increase safety for residents and hopeful that officials consider implementing the service soon. The letter emphasizes community value and urgency.
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Moses DeWitt
Rescue 911
Syracuse
Onondaga Shore Finds Medical Waste Washed In
Local authorities report medical waste washed ashore along the Onondaga coastline drawing concern from residents and prompting a cleanup response. Officials are investigating origin and potential environmental impact while urging caution for beachgoers.
Taxing the weakest in budget rush sparks protest
A small business owner denounces a fast tracked budget that expands taxes on services and goods. The note claims short three day response windows hinder reasoned debate and targets smaller, less influential groups. It urges calls to Gov Cuomo and NYS legislators to oppose further taxation.
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Cuomo
NYS
Reform time for campaign finance limits and TV time
The piece urges Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell and Minority Leader Robert Dole to back reform. It notes bipartisan momentum and presents two concepts: flexible spending limits based on state size and free television time for candidates.
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Senate
George Mitchell
Minoriiy
Robert Dole
Washington
U.S.A
Community letters invited by two Syracuse dailies
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit public issue letters. Letters should be brief and legible with a succinct point. unsigned letters or those lacking verifiable authorship by telephone will not be published.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse Newspapers
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