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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1981
Page
12
The article notes a historic presidential step to reform a nearing bankruptcy retirement system. It argues action is necessary though politically costly, assigning responsibility to President Reagan and Congress while tracing the program’s growth since 1935 and the escalating cost to fund future benefits.
Secretary Richard Schweiker warns the old-age trust fund will dry by autumn 1982 if current methods persist. The system funds current retirees from current workers, with rising retiree numbers and fewer workers. Reagan proposes steps for 1980s reform, including early retirement penalties and easing work penalties after 65, while Congress and administration review to protect future beneficiaries.
A confrontation between Gov. Hugh Carey and Senate Leader Warren Anderson delayed New York's budget by more than a month past the March 31 deadline. Thousands of state workers received scripts instead of pay, districts borrowed, and residents waited long for tax refunds while Medicaid remained unchanged. The episode fuels public doubt in state officials.
An average day on March 30 across the United States saw fifty people killed by handgun fire. In San Diego five died including a two year old. In Washington DC President Reagan, a press secretary, a Secret Service agent and a policeman survived after being shot.
A satirical take notes Francoise Mitterand link to the left, recalls George McGovern at Rapid City and imagines a can wine regime. It imagines a Reagan White House state dinner with Pranca America Spaghetti and Paris love ballads by Tammy Wynette signaling delicate hospitality.
A May 2 downtown Syracuse march sparked letters lamenting flag burning as harmful. The writers urged focus on Northern Ireland issues and Kennedy’s reminder that rights come from God, not the state, as they reflect on Ireland's quest for self governance. Thomas G. Young, State Fair Director, notes the first revolution was against Britain.
A father alleges a police officer used a weapon and handcuffed his son for riding a dirt bike in the woods. He says the judge dismissed minor charges and revoked the rider’s license for a year. The district attorney’s office was informed in court months ago, and no updates on the officer’s fate are known.
Alan Horse and Sharon Venner from Syracuse urge action against Niagara Mohawk for extortionate rates. They argue NiMo hides inflation pain, raises executive pay, and increases dividends while customers pay more with few alternatives. They demand more sensitivity to consumer economics and threaten local takeover if pressures continue.
A writer questions district attorney Richard Hen nessy and Judge Mariani while recounting an incident involving GT and Ifo. Ifo received tickets to appear in court for traffic violations. He was ticketed for riding a dirt bike on trails behind Corcoran High School and upper Elmwood Park without registration or insurance.
A reader voices concern over the state supreme court decision allowing cable lines to cross private property and attach to buildings without rent payments. The commenter objects to perceived invasions of home privacy and asserts they will not own or permit cable installations.
An alumna describes a West Genesee Street red light view near Clinton as a TV cameraman signals a coordinated raise and shout. She questions whether the projected crowd of dissenters knew what they were demonstrating and condemns media manipulation.
A viewer complains about a malfunctioning cable box and a broken button, mentions tuning out to WIXT and watching Unica, Rochester and New York City stations. References channel 8 and channel 9 button damage, signaling a lost signal or service problem.
Elizabeth Salisbury of Manlius expresses disappointment with guests who disrupted Syracuse University graduation during Secretary of State Haig’s address. She notes seniors and faculty who walked out were not disruptive, but audience protesters overstepped courtesy and should have been removed. Washington, DC may be the proper venue for objections, not a university ceremony.
Walter R. Mears writes in The Herald Journal about tobacco smoke and costs to victims. He urges converting tobacco crops to less harmful, productive products. Jeffry A. Berman of the American Lung Association of Central New York signs.
A plea that war’s destructiveness rivals environmental ruin and that scientists fear new methods of calamity. it urges world leaders to halt warfare and pursue peaceful cooperation to protect air water and land for all people.
Trustees and staff of the Liverpool Public Library thank voters for approving the budget and pledge to improve service next year. Special thanks go to the Friends of the Library led by Genevieve Pieniazek for aiding publicity efforts.
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