02 Apr 1997
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1997
Page
1
Jack Schmidt of Ridgefield Connecticut won a prize in the 17th annual imitation Hemingway contest with a 500 word page that mentions Harrys Bar and Grill. He co wrote the piece with his wife and describes logging on line and writing in his skivvies at home rather than sharpening pencils.
Brendan Beirne said he was photographed leaving a gym when Princess Diana demanded the film. A bystander, Kevin Duggan, defended upholding manners. Scotland Yard reported no formal complaint were filed. Also, Billy Crystal quipped about Al Gore at the Oscars while Gore’s staff said donations were given in Tennessee tornado relief.
In 1932 Lindbergh paid $50000 ransom in a New York cemetery for his kidnapped son. Marilyn Manson concert in Jacksonville drew 800 to protest amid complaints about the band's anti Christian rhetoric and violence. Mayor John Delaney weighed canceling the April 17 show. The band led by Brian Warner draws protests nationwide.
Herald Journal editors invite readers to report factual inaccuracies in coverage. Call deputy executive editor Tim Bunn at 470-2240 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to submit corrections.
The Herald Journal and Herald American note that recycled newsprint is used, with about forty percent from recycled papers. Syracuse residents are urged to recycle by placing newspapers in brown bags at the curb or near recycling bins on collection day.
The note states Scott Hamilton’s mail reaches his agent Kevin Albrecht at IMG in Toronto, Canada. It also covers IRS guidance on electronic versus paper tax returns, noting costs, potential errors, faster refunds with e filing, and automatic direct deposit options. It briefly cites Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court’s evolving view on privacy rights.
Daily Number 717 WinFour 0104 Pick 10 values listed for lottery draws. The notice explains where to find historic Lotto numbers since January 2 1993 on the Syracuse Newspapers homepage and mentions the New York State and Florida lottery result categories. It notes updating frequency and provides an erroneous URL.
Nancy Jane Woodhull 52 a pioneer in journalism and former president of Gannett News Service and USA Today editor died of lung cancer. Eugenie Anderson 87 first US female ambassador to Denmark and Bulgaria died. MB Lymen Spitzer Jr. 82 pioneering astrophysicist and plasma physicist who helped conceive the Hubble Space Telescope passed away.
A non classified ad index appears in today’s Herald Journal, listing various advertisers and their brief promotions. The page outlines who is buying ad space and what types of ads are being offered, reflecting local business activity for the period.
Weather data lines spell out report options by number for Hancock Airport Madison Cayuga Oswego counties and Onondaga County ski reports with a weather almanac note. The notice directs readers to Syracuse.com for forecasts and Nexrad images and lists phone-access options.
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