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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1995
Page
1
Rome residents discuss last week's double murder while Syracuse parks restoration plans unfold. Council meets to appoint Democrat Matt Driscoll, and a MLK birthday tribute follows. Sports feature notes St. John’s vs Orangemen, UConn wins lift both genders, and Peca joins Vancouver. Chrysler posts record sales amid retiree hot spots shift.
Tokyo researchers admit Japan's quake resistant technology failed to prevent widespread collapse in Kobe. Experts from Yokohama National University and Tokyo University said bridges and elevated expressways on the Hanshin line buckled, with about 8,000 buildings wrecked and tram lines damaged as the 7.2 quake struck, challenging beliefs about safety standards.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Northridge California one year ago. Deaths exceed 1,200, with more than 7,000 listed as missing and at least 3,500 injured according to Knight Ridder.
Union official argues Centro must cut waste and fat from its budget despite higher board approved raises. He claims management raises over three years total 16.6 percent while the union averaged 9 percent, amid a pay freeze ordered by Joseph Calabrese.
A massive earthquake struck western Japan at 5.46 am causing extensive destruction in Kobe and surrounding cities. More than 1,300 killed, thousands injured, and tens of thousands displaced as fires spread and transport links failed. Tokyo remained largely unaffected.
Dr Russell Luepker of the University of Minnesota reports stroke deaths are rebounding after two decades of decline. He links the trend to reduced use of blood pressure meds, noting rising drug costs and shifting national health priorities contributing to lower adherence and access.
Russian President Boris Yeltsin has invited President Clinton to a May 1 summit in Moscow despite U S criticism of the Chechnya campaign. ITAR TASS quoted a high ranking Foreign Ministry official saying Foreign Minister Anarefozgrew would discuss the meeting with Secretary of State Warren Christopher in Geneva. Clinton has not indicated plans to accept. U S officials spoke on anonymity. Fierce fighting continued as urgent peace talks were urged.
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