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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1987
Page
2
The August 1 1987 report notes Iran warning of a hard strike while tanker loads surge. Pentagon and allied actions include mine sweeps and limited reserves, with France and the United States debating regional involvement as operations near the Gulf proceed and ships prepare to load about 1 820 000 barrels.
The brother of a slain American, Joan Linder, clashes with President Bush and Vice President at a public event. Linder contends U S support for the Contras fueled his brother's death, while Bush questions the facts and notes moral anguish. Witnesses say the victim was unarmed.
In a Colorado speech two weeks ago Justice John Paul Stevens praised Robert Bork’s constitutional views, likening them to centrists Powell and Stewart. The comments mark a rare public endorsement and suggest Stevens saw Bork as mainstream on some issues, though they stop short of a full challenge to the nomination’s rightward balance.
Charleston West Virginia Mayor Mike Roark faces a 20 count federal indictment by a special grand jury in Cluefield for possessing and distributing cocaine between 1980 and 1986 including in his office. He refuses to resign and maintains innocence amid accusations that have persisted since 1983.
A massive tornado blasted Edmonton causing widespread destruction across the city. Residents described flattened trailers, vehicles hurled across roads, and buildings shredded. Dozens were injured, with authorities reporting fires, gas leaks, and power outages amid debris-strewn streets.
The Senate approved an amendment creating an automatic spending-cut mechanism to cut deficits, while allowing Congress and the White House to delay major cuts or tax increases until after the 1988 elections. The 71-21 vote kept the target at 26 billion by some measures, with 42 Republicans and 29 Democrats voting yes.
Forecast shows clear skies tonight with near 55 degrees. Sunday expected to be mostly sunny with increasing clouds by afternoon.
The record shows a high of 84 and a low of 58 for Friday with sunset around 3 26 pm. Sunrise data appears garbled but indicates a low temperature record and precursors for the season. Tune in for 24 hour weather updates on the local station.
Alexander faces a record bail with options to pay 10 percent in cash and pledge property or obtain two bail bonds. Syracuse insider James McGraw says the sum is so large that local bondsmen are unlikely to step in. McAvoy seeks inquiry into the release of secret grand jury drafts and reviews 15 000 to 20 000 documents from Operation Saltshake, including transcripts and surveillance tapes. Alexander’s lawyers push for tougher bail, while prosecutors call the case strong though not unbeatable. He accuses witnesses of lying as the fight over evidence and testimony continues.
Clear skies persist through Sunday afternoon in Syracuse with a turn to cloudy conditions later. Overnight lows near 43 expected, Sunday high around 50. Far north saw record cold at 3 am with 49 F readings in multiple towns, while weather across North America varied from tornadoes in the Dakotas to heavy rain in Arizona and Montana.
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