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.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1987
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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