20 Aug 1988
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1988
Page
1
More than twice as many Herald Journal Syracuse Pulse callers defend Senator Dan Quayle’s National Guard service as honorable and say his entry on the GOP ticket will not derail the November win. Callers argue media hype and Democratic plotting inflate attention to the draft matter.
A cease-fire began at 7 am as UN observers moved into position along the 730 mile border to monitor the truce. Iran and Iraq reported no violations while Iraq resumed shipping in the Persian Gulf and Basra airport reopened as officials urged vigilance.
Tens of thousands gathered at Faisal Mosque for the burial of President Mohammed Zia ul-Haq. The flag-draped coffin was lowered into the grave as gun salutes fired and crowds chanted from the Quran. Mohammad Khan Junejo and dignitaries attended the two hour procession with U.S. officials arriving in Pakistan to mourn the tragedy.
State Health Department investigates after funeral attendants at a nursing home misidentified a living patient as a deceased resident. The sleeping patient was placed in a body bag and taken to a funeral home, later revived and returned to Bridge View Nursing Home in Whitestone Queens. Officials review nursing home and funeral home compliance.
The Irish Republican Army claimed responsibility for a bus bombing in Omagh, Northern Ireland, killing seven British soldiers and injuring 28 as the vehicle traveled a country road. Officials described a six foot deep crater and debris across the highway, with security measures surrounding the site.
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