Credit fairness bill aims to start payments on mail postmark
A North Carolina-South Dakota centered proposal would require lenders to credit accounts from the postmark date of mailed payments. Proponents call it fairness to consumers and insist it targets only honest payers, not deadbeats. Major card issuers oppose the measure, arguing it interferes with business.
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Tobacco Companies Seek Addicts and Regulation
The Marlboro man actor died of lung cancer as evidence grows that cigarette firms including Marlboro’s maker manipulate nicotine. Internal memos show ammonia boosts nicotine potency and that brand choice hinges on nicotine dosage. FDA regulation, public health groups urge accountability, citing 434000 annual American deaths from smoking.
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Parents guide kids reading not others children says library group
Betty J. Turock of the American Library Association argues parents should guide their own children's reading while librarians provide options. She notes most challenged titles are not banned and stresses that removals affected by voluntary reading do not target other families.
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Office For Intellectual Freedom
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Betty J. Turock
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Oneida Nation praised for leadership and jobs creation
The Internet coordinator for the Oneida Indian Nation praises the Nation for setting a standard, receiving greetings from multiple continents. He notes no negative feedback, reports widespread admiration, and highlights hundreds of new local jobs in Central New York under leadership with Ray Halbritter.
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New Zealand
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Euurope
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South America
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New York
Always a gentleman maitre d story uplifts readers
A reader praises a Herald-Journal piece about Fred, the longtime Pascale's maitre d. The letter recalls Freddy's humor and memory of Christmas theater outings, linking past dining memories to the article. The writer thanks the paper and hopes for more nostalgic features.
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Jim Reilly
Freddy
Pascale
Alweys de Rni
Tom
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Hennessy’s Career and Justice Reflections in Syracuse
Daniel L. Martineau notes Dick Hennessy served on the Onondaga County DA advisory council since 1987 and built a reputation for diligence. He praises his influence on civic rights and a forthcoming City Court judgeship while reflecting on justice in high profile cases like OJ Simpson and Jonny Gammage.
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O.J. Simpson
Syracuse
Jonny Gammage
Pittsburgh
Council
Dick Hennesay
Daniel L. Martineau Camillus
Courts Still Give Drunken Drivers Easy Way Out
A letter cites concerns over DWI handling in court. The writer condemns lenient sentences and plea bargains that reduce offenses, urging strict prosecutors and judges to impose meaningful punishment to deter recidivism. The piece advocates a ballot-driven demand for reform.
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Athet Uges
Readers urged to submit letters to the editor policy
The Herald invites succinct letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone, signs only if verified, and notes the newsroom may edit for length. Mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call 315 470 2027 for online tips and 315 470 2235 for questions. Fax 470-2019 and NewsLite category 3248 explains policy.
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