22 Dec 1999
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1999
Page
1
The nation seeks about $1 billion from RJ Reynolds for its involvement in alleged smuggling activity. The state asserts the mayor lacked authority to issue a $48,000 final paycheck. A former Arc of Onondaga County treatment center supervisor says she was told to conceal issues. Sean Kirst remarks on former MIl Santa’s lingering belief in magic.
Forecast shows tonight with cloudy skies and cold air as frigid air moves over. Friday brings windy conditions with flumes and squalls, high around 20 and low near 12. Saturday offers sun and clouds with a few flurries, high about 32 and low near 20. Sunday remains mostly cloudy with a rain or snow shower late, highs around 30s and lows in the 20s.
Astronauts secure the sick bay for Hubble repair work and prepare systems for upcoming maintenance. The plan centers on on orbit assessments, component swaps, and ensuring safe access to the telescope amid the year’s early mission schedule.
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton makes her first campaign appearance in Syracuse arriving at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. She will meet community leaders at the Salvation Army center and participate in the Christmas Bureau giveaway with volunteers and families awaiting aid.
The Assembly ratified the Health Care Reform Act, raising cigarette taxes and expanding eligibility for state subsidized insurance. It would preserve subsidies funding teaching hospitals and indigent care through hospital bills and plans, expiring this month. Minority Leader Faso urged delay for evaluation, calling the move hastily done and imprudent.
Canadian lawsuit in Syracuse accuses RJR executives of directing a billion dollar plan to move billions of cigarettes onto the US black market via the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation. CEO Edward Lang allegedly coordinated with smugglers Larry Miller and the Tavano brothers. Les Thompson, a marketing executive, was sentenced to six years for defrauding the Canadian government of unpaid cigarette taxes and has provided evidence to authorities about the conspiracy. The case labels a large, complex effort to hide illicit activity.
Syracuse University faces a LaSalle lineup missing its leading scorer and center while a columnist notes Janda Tripp’s stance and price of noncooperation. The piece touches on landmark sites linked to woman suffrage and prints lottery-related lines and odds from a dated news brief.
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