30 Dec 1994
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1994
Page
1
News notes former Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim reflecting on Lewis. Lewis, who coached SU in the 1960s, died Tuesday at 73 from lung cancer, prompting memories of dedication to the sport and the season. Boeheim recalls missed calls and lingering regrets over time.
Donna Hall and her husband Bobby Hall II, an Army chief warrant officer, were told by President Clinton that he would return home. The reunion occurred on a Brooksville lawn as relatives celebrated a long, emotional wait and spoke of hope and relief.
U S pilot Bobby Hall, captured after his helicopter went down on December 17, walked free at Panmunjom in a 13 day ordeal. Officials said his release followed U S regret for a navigational error not a spy mission. He appeared dazed as generals from both sides watched his crossing.
Onondaga County mourns for Arlena Hill killed June 24 in a drunken driving crash. Her mother Belva Hill recalls Lucy Ann Hill's 18 year old death, both blamed on alcohol related crashes. Eight other alcohol or drug related deaths this year show a troubling rise from six last year.
In Gouverneur and Canton four SUNY Canton students and local classmates died in a March 4 crash linked to intoxicated driving. The tribute outlines the victims’ ties to Gouverneur and Canton and reflects on alcohol related traffic deaths across Central New York in 1994.
Senate leader Bob Dole questions a four and a half million book deal for incoming Speaker Newt Gingrich saying it raises questions. The Wall Street Journal reports Gingrich will take a one dollar upfront with royalties and will write two books for Rupert Murdoch's publishing house amid concerns over potential influence on communications laws.
Gov Mario Cuomo recalls slipping from security to walk in Albany as he ends 12 years in office. He once faced a drunken encounter when a man asked for a cigarette and a quarter and mistook him for the mayor. Cuomo admitted no money, a sharp exchange, and a blunt joke about his status.
The Census Bureau released year end figures showing a 2.5 million gain in 1994, lifting the U.S. population to about 261.65 million. The data, issued on Thursday, details growth by region and state.
The article argues Pataki is not a true Upstate governor and traces the last governor with 100 percent Upstate roots to Nathan L. Miller of Syracuse in 1920. It contrasts Pataki and Roosevelt as metropolitan ties, noting Miller’s prominence after addressing a League of Women Voters convention.
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