City lowers physical exam to boost Syracuse women firefighters
Syracuse officials plan a reduced strenuous physical test for firefighter applicants as part of efforts to hire women. About 70 of 633 written test passers are women. a twice weekly five week training program will prepare them, amid concerns of dorm life and harassment. Chief Moriarty aims to fill vacancies from the civil service list due in April.
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City Hall
Syracuse
Charlotte Cohen
City Office of Community Services
City Commission
Donald Moriarty
Cohen
Moriarty
Leukemia clusters spark probe near nuclear plants
Federal officials study cancer deaths near more than 100 atomic reactors amid concerns about leukemia clusters. NIH director Wyngaarden says low level radiation effects are under review, with a Kennedy letter publicizing the inquiry.
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Washington
America
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
National Institutes of Health
James B. Wyngaarden
Page AG
Noriega Indicted On Drug Charges In 12-Count Case
Panamanian strongman Noriega and 13 others were indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts alleging racketeering and drug related crimes. The charges claim Noriega skimmed profits from shipments moved through Panama as he ruled since 1983. An official announcement was expected as judges ordered the indictment seated and diplomatic steps outlined for extradition interplay.
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MIAME
Menuel Antonio Noriega
Noriega
Panama
Associated Press
U.S
Peter Palermo
Leon Kellner
Miami
Tampa
Justice Department
State Department
Old fashioned ruler still method of measuring snow
At Hancock International Airport noth ing heats the top of a car a brush and 4 ruler according to experts from the National Weather Service Meteorologist Gene Chiellini says snowfall is measured hourly at 16 spots outside the weather service office An average 15 is then reported as the official snowfall So far this year Syracuse meteorologists have tallied 57 1 inches using this method Measurements are taken where there is little blowing or drifting to ensure accuracy, accounting for differences from driveways readings.
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Hancock International Airport
National Weather Service
Gene Chiellini
Chiellini
Weather Service
Syracuse
Chieflini
Fly-by-night travel clubs prey on consumers in Florida and beyond
John and Marie Denny of Liverpool paid 298 for a travel club membership to receive a free trip to Disney World or Las Vegas, but the club vanished and they never traveled. Florida Consumer Affairs reports thousands of complaints since 1986 as these clubs use pressure tactics and credit card charges to collect fees. Some operators relocate to Tennessee Texas or Louisiana while legitimate clubs impose hidden costs and restrictions. local residents are warned to beware of offers promising free trips.
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John Denny
Marie
Liverpool
America
Disney World
Las Vegas
Dennys
Denny
Dot Carroll
Florida
Consumer Affairs Division
Susan Williamson
Flor
Carroll
Erik Dressler
Onondaga County
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United States
Manuel Noriega
Gary Gerew
Stephen Daarom
Hancock Airport
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