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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1998
Page
1
On this date in 1968 Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact allies invade Czechoslovakia to halt Alexander Dubcek's liberalization reforms, signaling end of the Prague Spring.
Five day forecasts for 800 cities and current conditions via Syracuse OnLine. Boating forecast lists Oneida Onondaga Lakes wind 7-14 knots with 1-2 ft waves, Lake Ontario 10-20 knots with 1-3 ft waves, Finger Lakes 9-18 knots with 1-2 ft waves, flurries noted.
Geraldo Rivera denounces Jerry Springer as the most shameful man in America and calls Barbara Walters a sexy babe while acknowledging trash TV’s rise. He contrasts tabloid TV with network newsmagazines and hints at his own media complicity.
Herald Journal invites readers to report errors by calling Tim Bunn at 470 2240. It lists Syracuse information services and multiple toll free numbers by county, plus delivery by 5 pm and customer service hours.
Beachgoers near Destin Florida report glowing waves at night caused by bioluminescent plankton that emit light when disturbed. University of West Florida expert Wade Jeffrey explains the organisms fluoresce as boats or swimmers pass. The article also notes misconceptions about the Viagra name with Pamala Gemmel of Pfizer debunking Sanskrit and other theories.
Airlines dump fuel at altitudes above 2,000 feet to vaporize before reaching ground and avoid populated areas. Dumping reduces aircraft weight and landing speed during emergencies or diversion. there are no universal hard rules, as procedures depend on context and safety concerns.
Obituaries list Mike Levine 74 a KDKA radio figure who led early live on scene reporting and hosted Contact his career spanned Pittsburgh New York and Florida. Other deaths include editor Robert W Lucas 85 Dalab Abdy figures from Villanova Law dean Harold Gill Reuschtein 93 and ADL investigator Eirwin Suall 73 plus Czech lens innovator Otter Wichterle 84 and Navy captain Henry Starr 88 with a long roster of seniors. Obituary page B4.
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