Airline deregulation blamed for lack of competition at Hancock
The General Accounting Office notes USAir charges 54 percent more per mile than rivals from Hancock International Airport due to its market dominance after acquiring Piedmont Air in 1987. With 62 percent of flights controlled, prices reflect hub economics, while calls grow for stronger regulation to curb monopolistic trends and protect travelers from rising fares.
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D'Amato's NYC police funding plan questioned in Syracuse
The New York U.S. senator’s proposal to spend 972 million in federal transit funds to hire 4,400 city police drew criticism from Mayor Dinkins in Syracuse. Dinkins calls it imaginative but notes diverted maintenance funds threaten subway renovations and safety upgrades. The plan covers only three years, with election timing raised as a factor.
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Atlanta Named 1996 Olympic Site In Bid Victory
Cheers for Atlanta as the city lands the 1996 Olympic Games. The move ends a long wait for a U S site and promises global showcase for Atlanta and its sports scene. FCCFDA action gives toothpaste makers six months to prove plaque claims with scientific data or remove them.
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Navy Sailors in Persian Gulf Deserve Public Update
A DeWitt reader voices pride and concern for Navy sailors in the Persian Gulf. She notes media focus on other services and urges publicized updates on sailors’ safety, asking for transparency despite classified information.
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Letter on abortion and adoption prompts morality debate
Oswego reader Elly Mahan argues against viewing pregnancy as a life sentence and urges adoption over abortion. She challenges pro choice views, condemns perceived irresponsibility, and questions the idea of treating sex as recreation amid AIDS concerns.
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Pride of the Orange fans seek band attention at games
A Syracuse University fan praises the Pride of the Orange for its quality but notes the Syracuse marching band directed less toward home fans at Meadowlands versus USC. The writer, an Orange supporter for 20 years, urges the band to perform more for home crowds.
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Onondaga County government payroll and tax hike plan
The county employs 5024 people up 17 percent in ten years with overtime costing millions. More than 101 workers earn over 50000 annually and will get raises in 1991. Officials seek an average 8.9 percent property tax raise. Public call for responses to Sunday Soapbox.
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Reducing primary costs eyed by elections official
The Herald Journal cites Elections Commissioner Richard Romeo urging cost cuts for primaries. The writer, an elections inspector in Clay, notes low turnout on Sept 11 and supports combining districts with under 100 eligible voters to save funds.
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Turn Off the Television Editorial Sparks Homework Debate
Reader comments echo a Sept 4 editorial praising turning off television to boost learning. Cited figures include an average of 424 of 800 pots on the SAT context, arguing entertainment rivals homework. The writer urges children to favor books over war games and warns of life-long consequences of neglecting homework.
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Readers are asked to send succinct legible letters with a daytime contact number. unsigned letters are not published. The paper may edit for length. Electronic submissions are accepted by ASCII text and readers may call several listed numbers for help or questions.
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