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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1996
Page
3
The United States and South Korea seek a negotiated settlement amid North Korea’s grounding of a submarine in disputed waters. Pyongyang agrees to resume joint excavations for missing American servicemen and to a U S South Korea briefing on talks while seeking outside help to ease economic strain.
House Whip Tom DeLay of Texas said Republicans still support Newt Gingrich for a second term as speaker despite an ethics panel finding he violated rules. DeLay rejected reports of defections, criticizing Democratic exploitation of the charges and insisting Gingrich should remain in leadership when the new Congress convenes January 7.
The 1996 most collected single stamp was James Dean with 31 million copies saved by collectors. Centennial Olympic Games stamps, a 20-design set, totaled 38.1 million. Marilyn Monroe led all time with 124 million in 1993, Elvis Presley.
The article surveys the long running debate on patient end of life choices led by Dr. Quill and advocates, noting 44 states ban physician assisted death and recounting cases from Karen Ann Quinlan to Kevorkian. It covers arguments about individual rights versus state interest, mentions court cases, and quotes patients like George Kingsley describing unbearable suffering and desire to die at home.
A severe Northwest storm dumps heavy snow and 90 mph winds across Washington and Oregon, closing the Space Needle and major highways, cutting power to over 150,000, triggering floods and causing multiple roof collapses and transport disruptions. Gov. Lowry declares disaster, National Guard mobilized, and airports, rail, and roads face widespread outages and cancellations.
Jean Vassallo, 37, was charged with arson and attempted murder after a Saturday night blaze at a Higbie Lane home. She allegedly poured a flammable liquid on the bedroom floor while the children slept, injuring her two kids aged 7 and 9, and herself. The trio were treated at Good Samaritan Hospital. the children were released, and Vassallo remained hospitalized in stable condition awaiting arraignment.
An Ohio man led State Police on a Thruway chase, was found with a stolen 1996 Dodge Caravan containing marijuana, and after a pursuit ending in Leeds a struggle occurred during which Trooper Alvin Ostrander shot the suspect as he attempted to seize a patrol car.
In Saratoga County 10 year old Jordan Reardon, burned by a Christmas Eve package, is back at home after hospitalization. Police said a raid at a vacant Troy house uncovering a live pine bomb on Christmas Eve was not connected to the Reardon bombing.
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