21 Aug 1994
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1994
Page
1
The forecast indicates showers and a thunderstorm or two today with a low around 6. Tonight will be cloudy with fog and occasional drizzle. Monday starts cloudy and wet then clears to some sun, followed by mixed cloud cover Tuesday and cooler conditions Wednesday with partly sunny skies and lows in the low to mid 50s.
The NAACP dismissed executive director Benjamin Chavis Jo amid allegations of mishandling funds. Board members met privately with no immediate comment while supporters disputed the move. Critics cited a $332,400 out of court settlement tied to his management style and decision making.
Balloting starts today as Mexico eyes a fair contest amid ruling party promises. Cuba issues stress on Castro as hundreds flee by boat. political tension and migration shape regional headlines.
Health officials will launch a cancer surveillance study in Skaneateles and surrounding areas this fall. The effort follows concerns raised by residents about higher cancer rates, with focus on the 13152 ZIP code surrounding Skaneateles Lake and nearby parts of Spafford, Marcellus, and Niles.
A feature on Pyramid Cos and its "School of Mall Development" explains how alumni such as Tony La Valle, Congel, and Malfitano gained crucial experience during Pyramid projects in Plattsburgh in the mid 1980s. The program produced lawyers, bankers, and developers who moved on to senior roles across the Northeast.
Tens of thousands of Rwandans stranded when Zaire seals the border. Many attempt to reach Bukavu crossing the Rusima River while 15 Gul people cross the bridge before closure. About 25,000 had crossed the day before as fears grow of Bukavu becoming a disease ridden refugee camp like Goma.
Democrats and moderate Republicans spent the night hashing a new 30 billion crime bill while rivals urged rejection of a tougher alternative. conferees met to finalize details and votes on the House floor were pushed into Sunday with key disputes over the firearms ban and the use of evidence in rape prosecutions.
Vice President Al Gore tore his Achilles tendon during a Saturday pickup game at the House gym. Rep James Walsh, guarding him, described Gore stopping after a pass and a turn as the tendon popped. Two orthopedic surgeons performed a 70 minute repair at Bethesda Naval Hospital with Gore to stay overnight.
Benito Benny Agrela, 15, who had two liver transplants, won a court right to stop anti rejection meds due to painful side effects. He died at home in Coral Springs after a bedside vigil, reportedly with his sister Ava Dressner present. The Associated Press reported.
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