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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1987

Page

2

Koch suffers tiny stroke with possible return to work

A report indicates Koch endured a tiny stroke with effects described as minor. It notes the incident may have numbered 214 or related details and suggests a probable return to work later.

Soviet Visitor Seeks Asylum in U S Seattle

A Soviet citizen sought asylum in the United States while an immigration inquiry proceeds. FBI and INS officials confirmed the request but gave few details. Meanwhile in Pomona California police freed 23 aliens held by four gunmen in a ransom plot. four Mexican nationals were detained for smuggling.

U.S Seattle FBI John Eyer Associated Press Dmitri Vinogredov Olympia Pam Carrozza Immigration Service Hert Yorke Times Pomona Calif United States Joe Flanders U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service

Blind sailor delays Atlantic crossing in sea trial setback

Providence reports Jim Dickson, blind sailor, halted his solo Atlantic crossing after autopilot failure. He steered toward Nantucket for repairs before resuming toward Plymouth, England, in a monthlong journey begun from Portsmouth harbor. The voyage relies on navigational aids from his sloop's electronic gear and on board assistive devices.

Atlantic Providence Jim Dickson Steve Graham Dickson Nantucket Mass Plymouth Portsmouth England

Correction notice about Jamesville assault case

The Herald-Journal corrects a prior report naming mixups in a Jamesville Correctional Facility incident. Miacine Bussey, 23, is charged with second degree assault after a fight. Richard Brilbeck, 32, suffered a broken nose. Both inmates were involved.

Herald-Journal Miacine Bussey Jamesville Richard Brilbeck

Jobs surge as unemployment hits decade low in July

The Labor Department reports the jobless rate at 6 percent, a decade low, with 470,000 more Americans employed than in June and 122.7 million at work. Unemployment fell to 7.0 percent earlier, while stocks fluctuated and oil traded around 21 to 22 dollars a barrel amid Middle East war tremors. President Reagan hailed the numbers as proof of policy gains despite cautious market reaction.

Labor Department Middle East Reagan Ian Wall Street Dow Jones Dow Yor Mercantile Exchange Helix West Texas

Roofer dies as ladder hits power line in Clay

A ladder extended to a two story roof struck a 13,200 volt primary line in Clay injured two workers and killed one. Neighbors aided victims until Moyers Corners volunteers and rescue crews arrived. Valley Home Improvement Co employees were on site. OSHA expected to investigate.

Roofer Zee Travis Bellinger Plantation Blvd Clay Ates Bellinger Graham Court Yellin Yelfie St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Jennifer Dantuono Spruce Tree Circle Liverpool Sherlock Keeler Moyers Corners Sheriie St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Thomas Bottar Valley Home Improvement Co Bottar Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Evelyn Titch Niagara

Nicotine gum aids quitting by reducing weight gain

Roswell Park Memorial Institute stop smoking program reports chewing nicotine gum lowers weight gain risk during cessation. Co author Seth Ement says knowing gum helps cut weight gain could encourage more quit attempts.

Cancer Institute Roswell Park Memorial Institute Seth Ement

Schoharie Creek Bridge Tragedy Draws SIC Review

The report blames near-record high water and soil erosion around piers for the Schoharie Creek bridge collapse. Thruway officials note the 1954 span wasn’t built to withstand sudden flood forces and Cuomo aides say they will review the SIC findings as part of safety assessments.

Schoharie Creek Thruway Mario Cuomo Gary Fryer Schoharie Bridge Fryer SIC

Tankers moved under escort through the Persian Gulf strait

Four warships escorted three Kuwait oil tankers Gas King Sea Isle City and Ocean City as they navigated the 40 mile wide strait after Iran halted four days of naval exercises. The convoy maintained radio silence during a 54 hour daylight transit.

Crommelin Iran Sea Isle City Ocean City Strait Pentagon U.S Gulf Kuwait Emirate Iraq

Weather records and Friday temps and precipitation

Record high for today 94 degrees set in 1930 and record low 49 degrees from 1903. Friday heats to 86 with a low of 60 and trace precipitation. Monthly rainfall totals 0.35 inches.

Albany New York

Heat and humidity dominate Syracuse forecast for days ahead

The National Weather Service projects a hot humid stretch for the Syracuse area with highs near 80 and overnight lows around 60 through midweek. Showers possible at times across central New York as a weather disturbance stalls south of New York City with mixed clouds and limited sunshine.

Forge Gatow Syracuse National Weather Service Albany New York

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