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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1997
Page
1
Hayden Carruth's challenging life forms his resilient verse as he channels hardship into stark poetry. The poet's career, marked by struggle, endurance, and literary persistence, reflects a disciplined, austere craft. Carruth's work and influence endure in American letters.
A Pittsburgh rally draws mixed crowds as demonstrators confront a Ku Klux Klan gathering. Protesters shout for equality while counterdemonstrators express anger and concern over the white supremacist event. Local officials urge restraint amid tense scenes downtown.
The No Mercy team defeated their rivals 19 to 10, extending their lead as Seattle picks up a favorable draft deal. Key players boosted the win while the result sharpens the team’s postseason contention and draft implications.
A mixed weather forecast for the week with daily highs and lows and a light shower. A column notes tension between young black men and police, plus a few short items on real estate easing market, a Syracuse veteran sergeant, a new Navy destroyer, a German war crimes trial, and a coma survivor’s poignant story.
The report links blunt warnings on smoking in England with a toy company fine over claims that bacterial agents protect kids. EPA counters that the agency failed to pursue the case, while Aldrich Ames is cited in a separate DOJ inquiry. Rochester Americans beat Syracuse again, threatening the Calder Cup defense. Gladys Ortiz Santos pushes Puerto Rican dishes as she orders Caribbean oregano leaves by mail every six months. New urbanism aims to boost neighborly ties in Central New York.
In Herkimer, Lewis Lent was sentenced for murdering Sara Anne Wood. Police recount 3,000 interviews and a decade of work as investigators describe Lent's lack of emotion and the ongoing search for Sara’s body. A6
In a hushed St Marys Seminary service Bishop William Curlin ordains five men including Brian Lang of Baldwinsville as deacons. Lang kneels as Curlin lays hands and presents the Gospels after the Prayer of Consecration, signaling Langs step toward priesthood.
An ongoing feature follows Baldwinsville native Brian Lang as he advances toward becoming a Catholic priest, detailing his steps, inspirations, and community impact along the path to ordination.
Central New York lawmakers face pressure as New York City rent control lingers with a June 15 expiry. The issue splits party lines, drawing big-city donor influence and shaping state budget talks. Upstate senators, though few tenants, rely on campaign contributions from landlords seeking to end or alter the law.
Peru interior minister Juan Briones and National Police chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Ketin Vidal resigned citing security lapses that allowed leftist rebels to seize hostages at the Japanese ambassador residence. The group, about 15 Tupac Amaru guerrillas, stormed the embassy residence on December 17, prolonging a five month crisis.
Dozens of foster children lined up at City Hall for photos and bios in the NYC Family Album Families for Kids to speed adoptions. Mayor Giuliani and ACS Commissioner Scoppetta welcomed participants as the W K Kellogg Foundation funds a $4 million ACS grant. About 17,000 of 41,600 city foster children hope to be adopted, with about 7,800 legally ready.
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