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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1998
Page
2
Francis X. Vitale Jr., a former Engelhard Corp. vice president, received a 22 year prison sentence in Camden New Jersey after embezzling 12.5 million dollars to build an elite antique clock collection. He apologized saying greed was not the motive and that he was sick.
A 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision, 6-6, found seven white Richmond police officers had no right to sue over a supervisor's remarks about women and blacks. The court said they were not directly injured and rejected claims of hostile environment. It also dismissed retaliation claims about shifts and performance ratings.
Fairfax Virginia Joyetsna Judy Goda owner of ABC Children's Learning Center faces trial on charges of leaving 14 month old Savannah Fajardo alone in a crib after closing time. Authorities say the child sobbing stood in her crib when the mother arrived and the child escaped through a window.
Omaha researchers warn dextromethorphan found in Robitus sin Nyquil Tylenol Cold and other OTC medicines caused severe defects in chicken embryos, prompting advice to avoid during pregnancy. human studies vary and more research is needed. 3000+ embryos tested show NMDA blocker drugs causing defects.
In a closed door Jan. 7 session Judge Garland Burrell Jr. heard Theodore Kaczynski say he is too tired to represent himself and would rely on his lawyers Quin Denvir and Judy Clarke as prosecutors push for the defense to follow his wishes. The transcripts were released as prosecutors file a brief urging the court to require the defense to present the case Kaczynski wants.
Erica Sheppard, 24, asked to halt all appeals and was given an execution date by Judge Lon Harper for April 20. Psychiatrists found her competent. Sheppard joins Karla Faye Tucker among seven women on death row with dates set for lethal injection. Tucker is slated for February 3 for assisting in a Houston burglary murder.
Denver police say the Ramsey family will not consent to another interview with John and Patsy Ramsey without reviewing all evidence from the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. TheRamseys and their lawyers call it good faith. police warn disclosure could jeopardize the investigation and witness reliability. Attorneys declined comment.
A chronicle of Octogenarians and centenarians defying age norms across professions. From pilots and actors to athletes, the piece highlights George Bush, John Glenn, Star Trek cast members, and everyday seniors like Ruth Rothfarb and Meryl Hill, who continue working, creating, and pursuing adventures into their 70s, 80s, and beyond.
Scientists report knee light exposure can shift the body's master clock up to three hours, potentially easing jet lag and insomnia. Experts caution until replicated, while others see possible uses for winter mood treatment and sleep during travel.
Linda Jones, linked to Henry Cisneros, pleads guilty in Lubbock Texas to lying about hush money payments and concealing evidence in a probe about whether Cisneros lied to the FBI. The case centers on a $185 000 payment and the former housing secretary's background check during his 1992 nomination.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Timothy R. McVeigh remains on active duty through next Wednesday as the Pentagon extends his career by six days. Lawyers allege Navy breached privacy and DOD policy by seeking confidential AOL Tne. records in a case filed in U S District Court in Washington. Judge Stanley Sporkin will hold a preliminary hearing then.
A federal appeals court ordered New York to lift the statewide ban on Bad Frog Beer labeling, ruling the vulgar middle finger graphic deemed offensive could not justify statewide prohibition. The court noted vulgar material has wide currency and the crackdown targeted a single company.
Governor Pataki will propose legislation to allow year round schooling to ease overcrowding, enabling districts statewide to rearrange schedules and stagger vacations. The plan cites estimated annual costs around 420 million dollars, considered small versus new classrooms. Times News Service
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