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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1990
Page
1
Nancy Hauver of Skaneateles returns a shot against Homer as Homer wins the volleyball contest. The game is part of a busy scholastic schedule for boys and girls in fall and winter sports.
Winter Area motorists queued at gas stations to beat a 5 cent per gallon federal gas tax that took effect today. Terry Peterson of Terry's Citgo reported long lines of cars waiting 15 minutes or more, with customers saying they wanted to beat the tax. Potts Mobil also saw brisk business as people тасked up fuel before the new levy.
French and British workers knocked down the final barrier in a 31 mile Channel tunnel passage beneath the seabed. Graham Fagg and Philippe Cozette clasped after the last chalk layer was drilled through. The service tunnel leads to future passenger and vehicle railway tubes. Nine workers have died since 1987 in what is described as Europe's biggest engineering project.
Syracuse police removed badge tape and flew flags at full staff to honor Wallie Howard Jr. on the one month anniversary of his death in a south side cocaine deal. Officer Rod Carr spoke to Liverpool High School social studies classes about ongoing undercover operations and coping with loss. The department cited over 100 cocaine arrests annually and a 97 percent conviction rate, insisting the fight continues despite the tragedy.
The 174th Tactical Fighter Wing sent 18 pilots and support staff to Mattydale before heading to Saudi Arabia to establish tents and provide meals and laundry for troops. When remaining unit members deploy next month it will be the wing’s first combat activation in 22 years, easing uncertainty for families.
The Iraqi Revolutionary Command Council chaired by Saddam Hussein said it favors serious dialogue with the United States, urging President Bush to accept talks. Protests erupted in Baghdad as Iraq indicated it would pursue formal dialogue, while U S embassy officials reportedly discussed an invitation with Iraq's foreign minister.
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