Cuomo Defends State Tax Deductibility and Morality
Cuomo argues for continuing federal deductibility of state and local taxes, framing it as moral for the middle class and a fair response to nationwide tax burdens. He cites job losses, rebuts Reagan’s subsidy claim, and cites a tax research report favoring excluding state taxes from federal income bases.
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Television season feeds on familiar tropes and hype
A critical take on the upcoming TV season condemns repeat formats and clones of past hits. It argues networks favor sensational glamor over realistic portrayals and calls for more shows about ordinary Americans balancing work, family, and child care. The piece cites studies on working women and media bias, urging networks to serve viewers with genuine life realities.
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Alfred Hitchcock
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Falwell and global dissent tug at free speech
Suzanne Burns critiques Falwell on South Africa and the Soviet Union, arguing abusive regimes suppress dissent and that his interviews ignore harsh realities. The letter highlights mirrored censorship in apartheid South Africa and the USSR, urging reflection on the limits of speaking out.
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Suzanne Burns
Smith College
Open Doors founder on Iran regime reveals Islam's true face
In war torn Iran Christians told Brother Andrew that Ayatollah Khomeini’s rule is a blessing because it exposes Islam’s true character. Andrew says the shah hid Islam’s ugliness under a wrapped mantelpiece and the 1979 revolution stripped that cover. Betty J. Bacon, Camillus.
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Community letter condemns cartoons about Terry Falwell
Readers defend Reverend Terry Falwell and his ministry, expressing dismay at recent Herald-Journal cartoons and columns they say attack his views on abortion, homosexuals, drugs, alcohol, and pornography. They urge continued support and ask the paper to align with their stance.
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Columms
Everson Museum letter defends hospitality and community
Ronald A. Kuchta of the Everson Museum responds to a Stars magazine feature, defending the institution's hospitality and volunteer base. He argues a limited survey shaped negative views and urges broader outreach to parents, seniors, artists, and program participants. A second note cites a reform group assisting those falsely accused in child sexual abuse cases.
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Stars Magazine
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Syracuse
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Governor Cuomo under fire over capital punishment stance
A reader from Mattydale criticizes Governor Mario Cuomo for his stance on capital punishment after noting a "Today" show case of a murderer's release after seven years. The letter argues for equal justice and condemns exploitation and apartheid, urging broader editor vigilance.
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Mario Cuomo
Extreme remedies versus cures in scripture and society
The writer critiques extreme proposals as only masking disease rather than healing it. He argues that biblical fixes like Christ as bread of life and prince of peace offer true remedy while noting modern calls for sanctions and songs miss the core problem.
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