19 Oct 1989
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1989
Page
1
The government announced a 4.7 percent Social Security boost for 3839 million recipients, effective January. The average retired worker gains about $254 monthly, with the maximum wage base for payroll tax rising to $50,400 and tax rate increasing to 7.65 percent.
Alexander testified about a long running kickback operation involving city businessmen. The federal courtroom hummed with spectators as he spoke under immunity guarantees in the Nicholas Masterpol case, and he named Masterpol as ex mayor.
A 15 second quake crippled major San Francisco arteries with collapsed freeways and a 50 foot Bay Bridge section. BART shut between San Francisco and Oakland due to a bay tube leak. Ferry links stepped in as ferries and coastal vessels regrouped amid continuing aftershocks and widespread damage.
Comnell insider report cites freeway failure as trigger for Red Cross aid appeal. Attorney General notes landmarks escaped major damage while AT East anticipates a forthcoming event. AZ authorities coordinate response as regional updates unfold.
Mayor Thoma Young claims his push for competition cut insurance costs and professional fees, returning a 121,774 refund and saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands by requiring bids. Opponent Bernard Nakoney campaigns on continuing these policies amid corruption-era allegations and past contract criticisms.
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