Sibley’s owner in talks to buy Dey Brothers stores
Retail and textile sources report May Department Stores Co. may buy Dey Brothers, a move that could close a Syracuse downtown store and oust senior Dey executives. Analysts say the May purchase would expand Sibley’s upstate presence and may be financed by May’s ample funds.
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Dey Brothers Department Stores
Sibley’s Department Stores
May Department Stores Co
Syracuse
Dey Brothers
Women’s Wear Daily
May Company
May Department Stores
Sibley
Manley
New York City
New York
Sib
Monroe H. Greenstein
Bear, Stearns & Co
Contra aid put on hold amid bleak renewal prospects
U S officials say a fresh $105 million Contra aid request will be postponed to September as investigations into Iran arms sales and rebel profits loom. Reagan pledges to support the Contras, while officials cite a tough political climate and a leadership shakeup among rebel allies.
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Administration
Congressional Select Committees
Iran
Cortra
Reagan
American Legion
United States
Elliott Abrams
Inter-American Affairs
Abrams
Congress
Supreme Court to hear bid to block prisoner hostages swap
In Jerusalem the Supreme Court agreed to hear families of terror victims seeking to halt a reported deal trading 400 Arab prisoners for an Israeli airman and foreign hostages in Lebanon. The petition arises after Davar cited talks between Israeli and U.S. officials, with Prime Minister Shamur signaling possible consideration of a swap.
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Israel
Supreme Court
Lebanon
Davar
U.S
Beirut
Foreign Ministry
Yitzhak Shamur
David Pollack
Daugh
Ters
Naftali Wurzberger
Tehiya Movement
Stim
Geulah Cohen
Brisk Winds Bring Snow Possible Tonight and Friday
A weather brief notes cold, brisk winds and a few inches of snow possible tonight into Friday in Arizona. Low temperatures tonight and highs Friday around 20 degrees, with details appearing in the business and classifieds sections.
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Teans
Secret White House files extend Iran Contra review
White House investigators led by former Senator John Tower extended their inquiry by a week after discovering a secret White House library of computer records that may shed new light on the Iran Contra affair. President Reagan, upset by a suicide attempt by Robert McFarlane, was interviewed for 70 minutes in a closed session as the panel pressed for further questions and evidence.
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Lasarpada
Presiential
Jet
John Tower
Brent Scowcroft
Edmund Muskie
White House
Washington
Reagan
R-Texas
National Security Council
Iran
National Security
Robert C. McFarlane
Tower Board
Death penalty urge after deputy slaying case
Onondaga County DA Richard A. Hennessy Jr. hails Deputy David R. Clark's slaying as a rallying point for death penalty supporters in New York. He cites William R. Blake Jr., jailed on multiple charges, who grabbed a deputy's gun during a court appearance as witnesses describe. Syracuse defense attorney Joseph Fahey calls it a stark example of dangers to police.
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Onondaga County
Richard A. Hennessy Jr
David R. Clark
New York
Hennessy
William R. Blake Jr
Blake
DeWitt
Joseph Fahey
Syracuse
Lemuel Smith
Outdated gear and training cited in deputy shooting
Two Onondaga County jail deputies were shot while escorting prisoners from DeWitt Town Court amid claims of outdated equipment and insufficient training. Sources say one deputy wore an easily grabbed holster and that the dangerous inmate, William R. Blake, 23, faced murder charges after the assault.
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Onondaga County
DeWitt Town Court
Inside Public Safety Building Bursts With Emotion
A10 Big turnout anticipated for slain deputy funeral as crowds gather, police echo grief and resolve. A10 Dick Case reflects on an accused killer's sinister smile, revealing tension between justice and fear in the community. A1Q
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Dick Case
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Fairmount
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Brett
Sanley
Joe
Ziggy
Bartok
Jim O'Hara
John Doherty
Wrnter
William R. Blake
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