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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1998
Page
5
Houston's affirmative action director Lenora Walker quit after remarks mocking a councilman as a midget and disparaging other groups. Transcript shows she claimed black aides were more reliable in defending affirmative action and suggested women’s groups were less committed. New York Times News Lemit
Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Dolan will hear arguments on rerouting the Souzas appeal and potential new trial after their conviction for raping two girls ages 3 and 4. The 66-year-old couple faces possible prison terms up to 15 years or house arrest if retrial or sentencing actions are ordered, with a hearing set for today.
A waiter with a pistol was restrained by Secret Service at a restaurant where former President Ford dined. Rama Djongalay of New York, 38, claimed the gun was his. police said no attempt on Ford's life was made and Djongalay acted distraught over an unrelated matter.
Chifton Truman Daniel, a Holocaust survivor who endured Auschwitz for three years, expressed emotion when Ralph Heckman thanked him for acknowledging Israel’s creation. The event occurred at the Simon Wareanthol Center during a day of remembrance in Los Ancalas. Daniel credited his grandfather President Harry Truman for supporting Israel fifty years ago, saying it makes him feel like crying.
A flight from Colombia carried 15 pounds of heroin hidden in coffee packaging. Crew noticed the brew looked odd after a package was placed in the coffee maker. No passengers drank the coffee. Saudi airline spokeswoman Martha Pantin via The Associated Press.
Erica Korda, 59, spoke at Holocaust Remembrance Day about living 112 years with the lie I am not Jewish. She was given a new name, a Catholic education, and prayers to memorize while hiding her faith. Her granddaughters, Sarah and Shayna, listened as she vowed this would not happen again.
At a memorial for assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Rabin, Dave Checketts of Madison Square Garden voiced a wish to hear the church’s current prophet. He welcomed Gordon B Hinckley, 87, president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who attended.
Dozens of California Indian tribes wager millions on a ballot measure to preserve slot machines and resist Governor backed compacts. The Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act aims to shield sovereignty and prevent new gambling constraints anticipated on the November ballot.
Appraisal fees are noted with no attorney fees and no mortgage taxes. AIG Protection is mentioned in relation to the offer from Chase. The text outlines financial terms connected to a potential loan or mortgage, emphasizing cost components and insurer involvement.
In Edinboro Pennsylvania a 14 year old student, Andrew Wurst, is charged with shooting and killing 48 year old science teacher John Gillette at a Friday night school sponsored event. Police and officials describe a chaotic scene and ongoing investigation as families cope and schools plan late starts and funerals.
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