Mass killings at Fort Dimanche prison in Haiti alleged
The San Francisco Examiner cites a taped interview alleging 46 civilians were killed at Fort Dimanche military prison outside Port-au-Prince. A woman from a defense brigade neighborhood describes arrests, disappearances, and a mass execution as Western observers await confirmation and Amnesty International reviews.
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Call for Haiti junta to quit as US aid cut advances
House Foreign Affairs Chair Dante Fascell urged the National Governing Council to resign amid deadly violence that marred elections. The panel moved to cut non humanitarian aid to Haiti, with a stand that aid resumes only after restoring the Provisional Electoral Council. Rep. James Oberstar said the measure would pass.
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Haitian junta demands new electoral council by tonight
Haiti's military led provisional government calls for a new nine member Electoral Council to be named by midnight and to begin planning new elections. It vows to transfer power to a freely elected government by February 7, urging the original appointing groups to replace candidates. Spokesman Rene Belance questions compliance.
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Nicaraguan foes trade barbs before cease-fire talks
In Managua the Sandinista government and Contra rebels traded accusations as they prepared to begin cease-fire negotiations in Santo Domingo mediated by Cardinal Obando y Bravo. Ortega insisted talks focus on a cease-fire while Contra leaders pressed for a nationwide halt from Dec 8 to Jan 17 and political reforms.
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Corrections issued for misidentified photo and event dates
Herald Journal editors request readers report factual errors and provide contact details. A photo in Wednesday's city edition wrongly identified Well Kurt Smithers as one of two men charged with murder in the Sutcliffe case. the Sheriff’s department supplied the image of Smithers’ deceased brother Well Keith Smithers. Calendar note for a Christmas music concert at LaFayette Avenue United Methodist Church contained an incorrect date. the event features Mitzie Collins, Glennda Dove, and Roganhediewler, with admission and time to be clarified.
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Snow and cold forecast with mixed periods
Periods of snow tonight and Friday with lows in the mid 20s and highs around 30 to 35. Variable clouds and flares through Saturday with daytime highs near 32. Turning sunny Sunday with lows around 20s and highs near 35. Rain or snow possible Monday with lows around 25 and highs near 40.
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Storm Off Coast Threatens Snow Across Midwest to Maine
A wintry storm off the Atlantic coast threatens snow with possible significant snowfall depending on the storm track. Forecasters warn of mixed precipitation, midweek lows around the 20s and highs near 40, while widespread travel disruptions and several deadly crashes occur on snow slicked roads from Michigan to Oregon.
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Regional Forecasts for New York State Regions
Snow expected across Buffalo Olean Jamestown Rochester Elmira Utica Syracuse and surrounding areas with varying accumulations and temperatures tonight through Friday. Winds northeasterly or easterly, highs mostly in the 20s to 40s, with some locations seeing rain mixed snow and possible brief snow showers.
Syracuse Weather Glitches Record Cold and Snowfall
The Syracuse report lists high 34 and low 28 for Wednesday with 65 noted for today. It records a 3.3 inch snowfall on Wednesday and a season high 1812 inches in 1977 78, with December and daily precipitation figures and wind speeds noted.
Fragmented Weather Advisory Listing Emergency Supplies
A garbled local notice outlines winter storm preparedness items including blankets, candles, a coffee can, facial tissue, paper towels, extra clothing, a compass, maps, a shovel, sand, flashlight, scraper, booster cables, tow chains, a fire extinguisher, and an axe.
Weather Service Lake Ontario And St Lawrence Forecast
Southerly winds 10 20 knots tonight becoming northward by Friday. Snow likely with rough seas 2 4 feet. St Lawrence winds shift to 5 15 knots tonight and 10 20 knots Friday. Snow accumulates, long duration. Air quality today shows moderate to good conditions with a 3 to 4 on the index. daily index based on local readings.
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