07 Aug 1996
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1996
Page
1
On this date 1782 the Order of Purple Heart was created. In 1942 the United States attacked Guadalcanal. In 1984 the Gulf of Tonkin resolution was approved giving broad powers in Vietnam.
Journalist Joss Knight Ridder reports a Greek interviewer challenged a water polo goalie after a loss with the line You are a disgrace to our country. Details of the goalie’s comments were not disclosed. Adventurer Kenson Fone finished a 135 day 00 mile trip from Ecuador to Tokyo aboard his solar powered Mermaid built from recycled aluminum equivalent to 22 000 beer cans.
Len Ben Nighthorse Campbell, R Col leader of The, said the Harley riders welcoming Republicans to San Diego for the convention opening Monday were not a protest, easing concerns among Bob Dole campaign staff.
The Beltway report notes a GOP rally titled Ride to Victory featuring up to 5000 bikers with Chuck Norris Arnold Schwarzenegger Trent Lott and Olympia Snowe as possible participants. Sponsor Morry Taylor, a former GOP presidential hopeful, called it “the wildest thing.”
Actor Robert Urich revealed he is undergoing chemotherapy for a rare cancer found during a routine physical. Spokeswoman Cindy Guagenti said he should return to The Lazarus Man after treatment and that prognosis for recovery is excellent per Dr. Gerald Rosen.
Corrections outline issued by the Herald American and Syracuse Express staff addressing errors in recent editions. It notes corrections to the Hornell Dragons kicking distance list and other misprints, with contact details for Tim Bunn and corrected phone numbers for health department and antiques column references.
The Herald-Journal and Herald American push reuse of newsprint with recycled fibers forming about forty percent of the paper. Syracuse newspaper offices encourage ongoing recycling efforts to reduce waste and save resources.
In Alabama, state senator Charles Davidson invoked two biblical passages to defend slavery as he campaigns for the U S House seat being vacated by Tom Bevill. He cited Leviticus and First Timothy to argue slaves should honor their masters. The flag measure was shelved before his remarks. copies were distributed afterward. A Virginia Beach incident led to Billy Joe Brown receiving a 72 year sentence with no parole for violent offenses.
A compact listing from Today's Herald Journal outlines multiple brief notices and notices of small community items. Readers see short entries referencing local names, places, and events in a rapid digest style typical of a daily paper.
Jackson Bailey 70, Earlham College professor and Institute for Education in Japan founder, dies in Richmond. Rose Hamburger 105, former New York Post handicapper and Hunter College alumna, dies in New York. Robert E. Linhard 49, Air Force major general and Reagan adviser, dies of heart attack. W Loret Miller Ruppe 60, longtime Peace Corps director, dies in Washington of ovarian cancer.
Forecasts and Nexrad images available on the Syracuse Newsline Weather Data page. For pollen reports in Central New York call NewsLine at 472-2111 category 2468. Yesterday’s extremes include Death Valley 25 and Wisdom Mont.
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