In Our Opinion TRIMMED: Bond backing for jobs program
For nearly 20 years New York state has used government backed bonds to aid firms expanding or building plants. The plan lowers construction costs and localities and the state recoup expenses, with some making money. Losses have been minimal and taxpayers have not borne costs, but the Internal Revenue Service has.
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New York State
Internal Revenue Service
Kemp declines NY governor challenge and weighs Senate bid
Rep. Jack Kemp, elected to Congress in 1970 from Erie County, says he will not run against Gov. Hugh Carey for a third term. He hints at possibly challenging Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan next year, while noting statewide GOP appeal and questions about a White House run by 1988. Kemp, 45, cites readiness and future clarity on his gold standard stance.
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Jack Kemp
Erie County
Hugh Carey
Kemp
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Moynihan
Carey
U.S. Senate
N.Y
White House
Reagan eyes curb on tax exempt financing for business bonds
The administration plans to tighten tax free financing that lets banks pool small borrowings into million dollar offerings for franchises, hotels, and retailers. CBO notes New York state and localities issued 277 million in 1974 to 252 million last year amid broad use. Ballots approved boosting bonding authority to 300 million, while reform may lead to banning tax exempt financing for commercial enterprises.
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Reagan
Congressional Budget Office
Leonard Curry
Newhouse News Service
New York
CBO
Square One
Reagan Defends Haig Amid White House Aide Accusations
President Reagan, irritated earlier, defended Secretary of State Haig against a high level White House aide accusation. He urged reporters not to print unnamed sources and said there is no foundation to such rumors that damage U S foreign policy. Reagan praised Haig as a highly regarded secretary and warned that embassy leaks hurt diplomacy.
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Alexander Haig
White House
Regan
Reagan
Haigh
Israel
AWACS
William Cohen
Haig
James Baker
Richard Ajten
Washington
Richard Allen
Defense
Weinberger
Arms Control
Oval Office
Good-Schneck
Job for a president not a board chairman
The piece portrays tensions between Secretary of State Haig and National Security Adviser Allen. It notes ongoing infighting despite Reagan’s three man talks and new endorsements. The article argues the president cannot resolve the Haig Allen clash and remains a mediating figure, not decisive.
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Haig
U.S
Europe
Geneva
Reagan
Richard V. Allen
Haigsource
Political Humor Diets Shake Washington Looks
A spoof piece notes official Washington slimming down with fad diets. It parodies the David Stockman Diet eating only school lunches and the Nancy Reagan diet tied to hair, portraying Washington figures in a light political humor frame.
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Washington
David Stockman
Dear Lord May Friends Gather Now and Say Hello
A heartfelt request urges friends to reach out today not tomorrow to show care before life ends. TOM CARR of Syracuse adds a reflection on Nanak's Three Golden Rules: earn honestly, aid the hungry and needy, and give to charity, plus prayer and gratitude.
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Tom Carr
Syracuse
Nanak
Cyclist Narrowly Missed by Careless Motorist
A cyclist narrowly escaped injury when a light yellow car driven by a thoughtless motorist attempted a reckless demonstration. Police investigated the incident and warned drivers about reckless behavior on city streets.
Behind the Wheel Near Miss With Cyclist on Genesee
A driver nearly struck a cyclist at 4 p.m. at the Salt Springs Road East Genesee Croly streets intersection. The rider, attempting to follow traffic, warned the driver to respect the cyclist’s right of way and avoid a serious collision.
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Salt Springs Road
Genesee
Croly Streets
East Genesee
Craly Street
Croly Street
Delayed Charter Bus Sparks Student Commuter Outcry
Commuters from a local high school allege daily delays on a chartered city bus cause missed transfers and late after school appointments. They accuse the driver of rude behavior and demand respectful, on time service for mature students.
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Syracuse
Reading a Letter Claiming Jobs Not Fish Sparks Outcry
A reader derides a letter advocating letting industry dump poisons into Ontario Lake and cites it as a kooky outburst. The writer retorts that the author should dig into the Solvay wastebeds and bury himself in public scorn.
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Ontario Lake
N.Y
Burnet Park Zoo Friends raise funds for reindeer
Edmund G. Sullivan reports a local benefit dinner hosted by Friends of the Burnet Park Zoo raised about 3200 dollars for reindeer purchases. Corporate sponsors Allied Chemical Corp New York Unity Mutual Life Insurance aided the effort as the group seeks county backing to revitalize the zoo in Onondaga County.
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Friends
Burnet Park Zoo
Joan Embery
Ononvon County
Onondaga County
Edmund G. Sullivan
Friends of the
Guru Nanak's 512th Birthday Worldwide Celebration
Sikh communities worldwide mark the 512th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism. He taught there is only one God and that salvation comes through faith and good works by individuals, not via priestly mediation. The essence of Sikhism centers on devotion to God, truthful living, and service to humanity.
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Guru
Nanak
Who's kidding whom by Reagan and misinterpretation
William Safire analyzes two recent episodes where President Reagan attributes misinterpretation to the press over his AWACS remarks and later blames unnamed sources for White House turmoil. The piece argues the president is escaping reality, with three possible motives behind his credibility crisis.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Reagan
Israel
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