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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1993
Page
9
A Bosnian refugee recounts eight months in detention camps and mass graves, while questioning why the world waited to act. The piece argues NATO action may avert catastrophe, criticizing European inaction and calling for a genuine peace with fair borders.
Los Angeles prosecutors charged Mets outfielder Vince Coleman with a felony after he threw a military explosive into a crowd outside Dodger Stadium. The device was described as a quarter stick of dynamite, three inches long and nearly an inch thick, injuring three people including a toddler. Coleman’s lawyer says the charge won’t be contested, with potential penalties from probation to three years in prison.
Janice K Liddell urges adults to curb light hearted humor about kids fighting, citing 282000 students and 5200 teachers attacked monthly nationwide and rising local juvenile cases. The Onondaga County Youth Violence Task Force reports suspensions for threats and fighting, while programs aim to steer youth toward non violent choices.
Gladys E. Martin laments Jamesville Beach closing that cut a senior swimmer’s access to a roped area for lap swimming and coastal health, condemning lawmakers for funding a multimillion stadium instead of preserving community recreation for disabled seniors.
Environmentalist Bill Sanford advocates using zebra mussels as natural biofilters to clean Onondaga Lake. The idea mirrors European lake cleanups, noting both benefits and mixed results from Lake Erie trials, including algal reduction and clogged industrial plant habitats, with broader ecological change expected.
Oswego fire coordinator urges district approval citing fire protection and future water needs. He notes current supplies are adequate but growth requires more water storage and new lines, with the average homeowner facing about 69 cents extra in year one for safety and peace of mind ahead of the August 10 election.
Local opponents accuse Oswego County leaders including ex State Senator Douglas Barclay and Senator Tarky Lombardi of pushing a tax free water utility plan. They urge a referendum on August 10 and warn the proposal could cost county taxpayers millions as water would flow to Syracuse and Onondaga County with little tax revenue for Oswego.
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