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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1997
Page
5
Police said a 16 year old suspect abducted a newborn from St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center at about 12 45 p m as the mother prepared to discharge. The mother left for a shower and returned to find both the baby missing and the suspect gone. The infant was later found and the suspect arrested.
The airline yanked a training manual that warned pilots Latin passengers are often unruly and may call in fake bomb threats. Peter Dolara, VP of Latin American operations, called the material offensive and damaging as an employee. The exhibit notes the section warned pilots flying into Latin American countries about unruly or drunk passengers and potential false bomb threats.
A fire at a building materials warehouse produced cyanide-laced smoke drifting over Atkins, Virginia, prompting evacuation of 500 residents. State police Lt. Curtis Bailey said cyanide levels were not hazardous and no serious injuries occurred.
Governor Edgar says he will leave politics after his second term ends in January 1999 opening Illinois races for governor and U S Senate. The Republican with a $3.5 million fund chose not to seek another term or Moseley Braun’s Senate seat, saying others should have the chance to govern.
In Mount Clemens Michigan Gary and Tealisa Downes were sentenced to five years probation after pleading no contest to at tempted first degree child abuse for making their 7 year old twins fight and videotaping it The judge noted his initial reaction but chose probation after learning the couple had taken parenting classes and a lawyer for the children urged leniency.
Principal Jim Nodeland, 44, was confronted by an armed robber at Margaret B. Henderson Elementary in Dallas as he opened the locked door for early students. The assailant wrestled him in his office, shot him in the neck, and fled with $30 and the principal’s wallet. Nodeland expected release from Methodist Medical Center soon. the suspect remained at large.
Fort Worth Texas judge ruled two former military academy en charged with the December 1995 beating and shooting death of 16 year old Adrianne Jones will be tried separately. Prosecutors sought a joint trial for David Graham and Diane Zamora, but the judge said it would raise appeal risks and prolong proceedings.
Timothy McVeigh's attorney requested removal from the Oklahoma City bombing case after McVeigh's post conviction remarks, arguing his statements to The Buffalo News showed extreme ingratitude and insulted the court, while a motion to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cited failed meetings with McVeigh. A separate report from Worth, Texas, described a Union Pacific wreck killing at least three crew and diesel fuel fires.
James Brown and Little Richard are slated for Saturday shows at the Fair Grandstand with Los Lobos set for August 27 and Secada for August 31. All Grandstand performances start at 7 30 p m Ethnic entertainments fill Cole Muffler Court with The Spinners The Coasters and more while Pan African Village hosts poetry music storytelling and steppers.
Community organizers unveil new fair attractions including a haunted maze and a daily show while seeking to create a permanent Pan African Village drawing vendors from New York City Philadelphia Chicago and beyond. The fair ended state funding in 1990 and some minority vendors faded from view as the board backed out after years of losses.
The article reports criticism of Lee's nomination for civil rights chief while his defenders cite a record of notable wins. It highlights 1985 housing victory for residents displaced by Los Angeles highway work, a 1987 case against Lucky Stores expanding employment access, and a 1991 lead poisoning screening expansion. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights calls him outstanding, and supporters argue his broad coalition backing makes confirmation likely.
Federal Express contributed to Democratic candidates after lobbying Clinton aides, prompting denials of any Oval Office meeting or direct White House requests in August 1996. An attorney for Federal Express said officials did not solicit favors, while reports cite unclear links to political figures and campaigns.
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