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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2000
Page
4
A Maine inmate who ran naked through Franklin County Jail damaged property worth about 4 600 to 5 000 and caused a power outage and flooding before being moved to a state Supermax. He was booked February 4 on possession by a felon charges.
Prosecutors say DNA from a bandage worn by Patrick Durham connects him to the stabbing death of 14 year old Mary Burhoe in 1981. Burhoe was found in a burning field near the Mystic River on July 11, 1981. Durham, 37, pleaded not guilty and was already in Norfolk State Prison for a drug conviction.
Miami prosecutors propose a plea to second degree murder for 12 year old Lionel Tate, charged as an adult in Tiffany Hunick's July death. The offer includes three years in a juvenile center, one year house arrest, ten years probation, testing, counseling, and 1000 hours community service. Tate may plead by February 29.
NASA officials report Endeavour nears sufficient fuel to finish the 3 D Earth mapping mission as engineers resolve a nitrogen thruster issue on the radar mast. Six astronauts monitor fuel, with landing targeted for February 22 and weather influencing potential extra days in orbit. Innovative fuel-saving measures include steering adjustments and urine disposal changes.
A DC-8 cargo plane bound for Dayton from Mather Field attempted an emergency landing and crashed into a wrecking yard near Rancho Cordova killing all three crew aboard. The plane carried pilot, first captain, and flight engineer, all Emery Worldwide employees, with unsecured cargo reported after takeoff.
Dawn Marie Sprinkie 29 of Helena was convicted of endangering an unborn child by drug use and ordered by District Judge Dorothy McCarter not to become pregnant for 10 years. She must take a pregnancy test every two months and faces penalties if she tests positive. A 1998 birth showed amphetamines in the newborn, leading to a deferred sentence and ongoing conditions.
Washington news conference outlines Clinton optimism about four presidential contenders while urging governors to scrutinize death penalty systems to prevent wrongful executions. He defended his Lewinsky era actions, delayed ethics questions, and signaled possible Pakistan visit and aid measures amid Northeast heating oil relief and emergency funds.
National polls show Democrat Al Gore gaining in head to head races while Republican George W. Bush slips in strength against Gore. Bush leads McCain in GOP race but slackens against Gore. Gore leads Bradley by about 40 points in both polls.
Polls across Arizona Michigan and California show McCain narrowing gaps with Bush in delegate rich states while Bush faces opposition over liberal labeling. CBS New York Times finds McCain viewed as straight talker. voters split on whether candidates say what they believe or say what people want to hear. No candidate yet leads when respondents can withhold choice in surveys.
Governor George W. Bush remains confident as John McCain attracts high profile backers. Bush exhausted a large portion of his 70 million campaign fund while McCain closes the money gap with daily online fundraisers.
In New Orleans AFL-CIO chief John Sweeney vows unions will press Gore to oppose permanent normal trade status for China despite the federation endorsing him. Gore meets with labor leaders at Avondale shipyard, facing Teamsters and United Auto Workers on trade. Separately, AFL-CIO endorses immigration- amnesty for 5 to 6 million undocumented workers and calls repeal of a 1986 law.
In New York state the Democrat Bill Bradley drew strong support from gay activists during a two day swing. Ethan Geto credited Bradley for moving gay rights into mainstream politics citing opposition to don't ask don't tell and calls for adoption rights and civil rights act expansion. Gore earlier endorsed ending the military policy and won backing from the Human Rights Campaign. Bradley rebutted questions on his Washington ties while noting Gore’s focus elsewhere during the lead up to the March 7 primaries.
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