Empire and Piedmont plan merger ends Syracuse HQ hope
Piedmont Aviation plans to acquire Empire Airlines for 40 million dollars merging the Utica based carrier. Empire will cease to exist as a separate company with headquarters remaining in Winston Salem North Carolina. Syracuse officials say no commitment to move Empire operations here despite talks of expanded maintenance and bookings. Directors approved the deal pending stockholder and government approvals by year end. Piedmont would gain access to more than 100 destinations while Empire travelers would face a smaller network.
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High and low in complaints
Winter Empire Airlines had the highest complaints per passenger among major Syracuse carriers, with 7.14 per 100,000 travelers between January and March. Piedmont, now owning Empire after a Wednesday takeover, recorded 1.1 complaints per 100,000, per DOT figures cited by Ted Lapatkiewicz. Empire officials had no comment.
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Critics say campaign improper
Critics say a state campaign against Reagan tax reform uses public funds. SONYMA, led by Christine Flynn, urged 10 500 mortgage recipients to write congress members to oppose ending tax-exempt bonds used to offer below market rate mortgages. The program has aided about 25 000 families since 1983 with 917 million in loans and 63 million for 4 400 Syracuse area families. Flynn notes many housing agencies run similar campaigns and constituents letters matter to elected officials.
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Reagan
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Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
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Cortland
Madison
Onondaga
Oswego
Sonyma
Christine Flynn
Flynn
Dreary Rain Likely This Week With Cooler Friday
A dreary rain chance lingers tonight with temperatures near 50 and a high around 65 on Friday. The report lists contact numbers 470-2265 for information and 470-0010 for details. A light humor item asks if you heard about the man who aimed to move up and became a second story man.
Soviet embassy in Beirut on high alert over hostage threat
Soviet embassy tightened security after threats of suicide bombings and the discovery of a kidnapped diplomat's body. Officials said they expected sad news about three remaining hostages as clashes escalated in Tripoli and Beirut.
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Lebanon
Yuri Soushkov
Soushkov
Amin Gemayel
Gemayel
Baabda
Net
Moscow
Syria
Mlitias
Tripoli
Lebanese Communist Party
Lng Progressive Socialist Party of ‘Drase
Walid Jumblatt
West
Islamec Liberation Organisation
pro-Pales
Tawheed Islam
Arkady Kalkov
Islamic Liberation Organization
Hudson mourned AIDS crusader Reek Hudson dies at 69
Los Angeles AP reports actor Reek Hudson known for Giant and McMillan and Wife died in his sleep at home aged 69. Colleagues recall his AIDS disclosure as a catalyst for worldwide cure efforts. Elizabeth Taylor and Burt Reynolds praised his courage. cremation planned.
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Reek Hudson
Hudson
Olson
Hlizabeth Taylor
Burt Reynolds
Gorbachev Warns U S of Star Wars in Paris
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned the United States of rough times in international relations if space based weapons proceed. He met with French President Mitterrand during a four day Paris visit ahead of a Geneva summit with Reagan. He urged peaceful cooperation in space and opposed military confrontation while noting NATO links with France.
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Francois Mitterrand
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Reagan
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Soviet Union
France
U.S
NATO Alliance
PSC approves $227M rate hike for New York Telephone
Albany reports the state Public Service Commission approved a 227 million dollar rate increase for New York Telephone. The action raises Syracuse unlimited local service by 82 cents monthly, cuts some long distance charges, and designs a higher return on equity to attract investors.
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