10 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1992
Page
1
A Petty took seventh Bud at the Glen NASCAR race at Watkins Glen on Sunday but finished 28th overall. Kyle Petty crossed the finish line first in the event.
In Houston Republicans plan a polished show to counter campaign trouble. They target dramatic moments and a strong TV image inside the Astrodome while stressing that the convention serves as a Bush campaign launch pad. Delegates and speakers are coordinated to maintain focus and avoid dwelling on poll concerns.
A 100 foot steel frame filled with 20 000 loaves of bread is planned to be towed into the North Sea and sunk as the National Gift to the Sea. Environmentalists protest, calling it pollution, while Christians condemn it as sacrilege and organizers defend it as a thrift inspired offering.
Curtis Crew, 22, of Omaha, Nebraska, planned to have a waitress bring a $1,500 diamond engagement ring to his girlfriend after dessert. The waitress delivered to the wrong table and another couple stole the ring. Crew pursued for about five miles but could not recover it.
The mutual fund industry faces scrutiny for higher fees that boost gains for firms while eroding investor returns. The article urges readers to take action, beginning with identifying Bill.
Lawmakers pledged funds after riots to boost inner city youth work programs but slow congressional action delayed approval of a 500 million emergency package. Cities such as Los Angeles faced a nine day window to recruit and place about 10 000 youths, straining supervision and extending hours for some workers.
A 27 year old groom in Louisville faced a flood as a 3 inch rainstorm hit, his car stalled, and he waved $50 bills hoping for help. He rode with strangers, arrived soaked and shoeless, carrying his tuxedo in a plastic bag, twenty minutes late to the ceremony.
U N weapons experts conducted a surprise inspection at an undisclosed site in Baghdad and planned several more days of work in Iraq. Iraqi Foreign Minister Al Sahhaf blamed U S sanctions for persisting until Iraq meets war cease fire terms. The team returned to its hotel without incident. The site remains secret to Iraqis.
BARCELONA Spain The father of American medalist Jason Morris Bernard N Morris 49 died in Barcelona of an apparent heart attack He traveled with his son to videotape his match and followed his seven year judo career through world championships and Pan Am Games The death marks the second Olympian parent fatality at these Games.
Western powers near an agreement on force in Bosnia while Red Cross inspectors prepare to visit Serb run camps holding Muslims and Croats. Reports say inmates are being moved from Omarska to Manjaca and camps are being emptied or shut down, with fears prisoners may be moved again before inspectors arrive.
The InterReligious Council of Central New York and OnBank with Herald-Journal support sponsor a fund drive to aid victims of war and famine in Bosnia Herzegovina and Somalia. Tax deductibles accepted at OnBank branches. checks to Central New York InterReligious Relief Fund care of OnBank, 101 S. Salina St Syracuse 13201.
The U N Human Rights Commission voted to hold an emergency review of alleged abuses in Bosnia Herzegovina where Serbs are accused of torturing and executing prisoners. Spokesman Pierre Mehu said over half of the commission's 53 member states supported the US led call for a two day session to address the dangerous situation. U S Ambassador Morris B Abram cited detention camps as raising concern over potential massive violations.
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