04 Apr 1997
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1997
Page
1
Marjorie Godnik from New Hampshire wins a ten million sweepstakes on a TV program aired in Syracuse. The feature highlights her hometown tie and the prize moment as national attention follows the page one event. After 23 years, Jack McCrea retires from Transitional Living Services to focus on family at his C1 post.
Patchy clouds and windy warm spell with sunshine expected Saturday. Sunday windy periods with showers and thunderstorms and a high near 67. Monday blustery and colder with a mix of rain or snow showers and a high around 46.
In this oddball action film Dennis Rodman headlines opposite Jean Claude Van Damme. The Syracuse Herald Journal notes the movie’s over the top stunts and asks readers to see Friday’s Movie Madness in CNN for a broader review of this and other releases.
Developers say the harbor aquarium may develop into a top tourist draw as plans outline expanded exhibits and enhanced visitor access. Local officials note potential economic benefits and job growth from the project.
The first ever Opening Day at P C Stadium drew 12 111 fans and heavy lines for parking food and souvenirs. Vendors reported about 90 dollars in tips per line and the crowd praised the new facility as worth the wait while Syracuse beat the Sky Chiefs 6 0 in a game marked by misplays and errors.
A mild 3.3 magnitude quake struck near Inglewood at 1:26 am, rattling Los Angeles homes with several aftershocks felt for minutes. No injuries reported as LA police and firefighters checked for damage. An unrelated 1:33 am quake hit rural Landers 110 miles east.
Famed cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who defected to the United States from Russia in 1974, waves as he rehearses with the Boston Symphony in Symphony Hall. He will perform with the orchestra through Saturday for his 70th birthday, with Conductor Seiji Ozawa leading the program.
A new farm south of Maden County in Chenango County aims to breed pigs for heart and valve transplants in humans and for skin grafts for burn victims. The facility would house 70 to 800 pigs, with 750 to 800 pigs proposed, and faces concerns about odor runoff and property values. Town boards approved the plan, with final approval set for April 16 in Sherburne.
After 18 years a local group ends its senior lunch program due to insufficient signups causing a halt in meals. Community volunteers note dwindling participation and plan alternatives while praising long service and impact.
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