02 Aug 1987
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1987
Page
1
Former Mayor Lee Alexander's late career was filled with hush money, secret meetings, and coded messages. Envelopes of cash on Christmas Day, restaurants for talks, and a city hall climate under FBI scrutiny created tension and fear among aides and city officials.
The 10th annual Empire State Games end in Syracuse after four days of competition with 7,300 athletes and 3,000 volunteers. Laura Bradley wins judo gold at home, while rising stars from Utica, Binghamton, and Monroe reflect on the games’ spirit and friendships formed across New York.
A devastating tornado struck Edmonton Alberta devastating neighborhoods including Evergreen trailer park. Reports varied casualties with counts from 23 to 35 dead and about 200 injured as rescuers searched collapsed homes and factories for survivors in a state of emergency. Police used dog teams amid shattered warehouses and overturned vehicles.
Mecca street battles beside the Grand Mosque on the eve of hay left more than 400 dead, including 275 Iranian and 42 Mostem pilgrims plus 85 Saudis and security personnel, as Iran faced Saudi led security forces. Tehran reported 200 dead and over 2,000 wounded. Iran condemned police action amid rising gulf tensions and protests at embassies in Tehran.
The 46,723 ton Gas Prince left Kuwait quietly on Saturday as it joined a U S Navy escort in the Persian Gulf. It sailed ahead of the Bridgeton, now stuck in Kuwait, after the Bridgeton was damaged by a mine near Farsi Island. The move followed the Tehran embassy attack and amid fears of further mining as Iran allies with Iraq in the Gulf conflict. Arafat urged an Islamic leaders summit to address the worsening Gulf crisis.
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