17 Dec 1993
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1993
Page
1
A Kentucky town reports a fatal incident when seven teen boys on a dinner break from work crowded into a small car and perished in an instant. Authorities provided sparse details while investigating the tragic accident.
Retired Adm. Bobby Inman draws broad support on Capitol Hill for President Clinton's pick to be defense secretary, aiming to be the first civilian Pentagon chief in over four decades with a full military career. Clinton touts Inman's character and background as key to building congressional consensus on national security priorities.
The Rhonesboro native and former high school standout faces confirmation as defense secretary amid a national debate over defense spending. He notes a $50 billion gap between White House spending estimates and Aspin's requested defense needs, acknowledging the challenge ahead in a tough political climate.
In Mogadishu a 747 carries about 450 soldiers from Fort Drum home as the United States starts pulling combat troops from Somalia. Maj Gen Montgomery says the exit is hard, following the Oct. 3 ambush and March 31 deadline set by Clinton. Lance Cpl. Jesus Perez, 20, of San Antonio, dies in a training incident. other names withheld.
Melanie Smith prepares a Christmas homecoming for Staff Sgt. Anthony Smith and about 450 soldiers of the 2-14th Infantry Regiment at Fort Drum after a Somalia mission. She decorates a large sign, books a hotel room, buys champagne, and plans a postflight welcome to relax him before the family party.
In the Bronx and East Coast areas strange $1 bills with altered numbers and hairlines prompted widespread calls to the Secret Service. Officials said the notes are genuine but stem from a new cheaper printing process. about 200 million bills were printed since June 1992 with minor design changes, including removed check numbers and moved plate location marks.
State lawmakers approved a transportation financing package totaling $21 billion, with $26 million allocated to Onondaga County for road rail and aviation projects. Bragman noted the plan will create over 450 jobs and generate about $30 million in economic activity. Projects include Route 31 improvements from Moyers Corners to Morgan Road and Route 11 resurfacing from Mattydale to the Syracuse city limits.
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