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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1998
Page
1
Space shuttle Endeavour neared docking with the Russian space station Mir above Houston. With a fresh US crew and supplies, the 240 mile high link up was planned for mid afternoon, marking the eighth shuttle Mir link since 1995.
Texas cattlemen claim Oprah Winfrey and producers edited the April 16 1996 broadcast on dangerous foods to emphasize warnings about beef. They allege the final cut scared markets and caused cattle prices to plunge, costing their industry millions. Plaintiff Bill O'Brien cites the market collapse after the show.
New York reports major tobacco firms Philip Morris and R J Reynolds will add about 3 cents per pack by lifting prices for the third time in a year. The move follows a 7 cent September and 5 cent March rise to help cover costs from states Medicaid settlement actions including Texas and Florida.
Yasser Arafat left Washington without a settlement with Israel but with strong U.S. backing for Palestinian aspirations. He urged forming a state and placing its capital in Jerusalem, dismissing Israel’s limited West Bank pullback offer as peanuts. Clinton’s land-for-peace policy strengthened the Palestinian push.
A group of 34 students from a private school near Paris and six Piictes were snowshoeing near the Orres ski station when an avalanche swept them Friday. Mountain police said skiers above may have touched off the slide. Nine dead and others injured. A rapid rescue by helicopters and responders prevented a higher death toll.
United Nations members condemn Iraq proposed end to inspections at sensitive sites while remaining divided on how to answer Baghdad's defiance. U N weapons chief Butler cites misleading moves as Albright warns military option remains possible. An Iraqi paper hints U S strike to divert attention from Clinton scandal. Council president says next week a unified response may be unlikely.
George Harrison led a musical tribute at Carl Perkins funeral in Jackson Tennessee singing Your True Love. Wynonna Judd praised Perkins as cool while entertainers Garth Brooks Ricky Skaggs Billy Ray Cyrus Jerry Lee Lewis Johnny Rivers and others attended. Elton John Eric Clapton Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan sent tributes as Perkins honored for his Sun Records era rockabilly influence and his Hall of Fame induction in 1987.
The Daily Mail serialized Diana The Untold Story claiming Diana and Charles had years of love and joy and could have stayed together with patience. It contrasts Morton’s Diana Her True Story and cites sources including Mary Clarke to challenge the famous narrative of a rancorous union and tragedy.
Senate Republican leader Trent Lott, facing questions on a budget deal, outlines priorities for the 1998 session including school improvement, tax cuts, IRS reform, and fighting illegal drugs. He contrasts GOP aims with Clinton plans, pledging to avoid new spending programs and to stress family, faith and freedom.
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