Shot in the heart ends feud in Syracuse downtown
In Columbus Circle, 14-year-old Roger E. Fields was fatally shot by a single .25-caliber bullet. Aaron Dempsey, 18, of Rochester, faces second degree murder and weapon possession charges. Affected youths, all juveniles, were detained as the case develops.
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Torturer Kept In Jail After Mental Health Debate
Patrick Kelley faced a new arrest for second degree criminal contempt after missing a psychiatric appointment at Hutchings Center. Judge Kevin Mulroy, who previously released him on insanity grounds for torturing and sexually abusing a homeless man, weighed whether he remains mentally ill and dangerous.
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Obituary and Regional Briefs Highlight Local Life
Obituary notices register local residents with brief life reflections. Region items cover community happenings and a Sunday weather outlook with sun and cloud mix. Sports and television listings appear across pages, with theater features noted and program details at A8.
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Ride em cowpoke at Winterfest 80 rodeo indoors
Shane Carson rides two horses while Scott Labbe wrestles a steer as Winterfest 80 opens inside War Memorial. Marine Midland Bank sponsors with shows Friday 2 and 8 pm, Sunday 1 pm, tickets 10 and 8 dollars with 2 dollar kid discount. Treasure hunt offers 2000 dollar prize via medallion clue in today's paper.
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Bush plan eyes veterans home loan down payments
The Bush administration proposes a 4 percent down payment for VA home loans over 25 000 as part of a 3 billion veterans budget. Sources say veterans groups oppose the idea arguing it would crush dreams of many veterans seeking home ownership. Senators and representatives voiced strong opposition while noting other budget elements remain favorable.
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Bush aims to halve deficit with 12 trillion budget plan
President Bush plans a 12 trillion budget to lower the deficit to about 631 billion for next year, relying on slower spending growth and stronger GDP to boost tax revenue. The plan would tap Social Security surpluses to reduce national debt, creating a Social Security integrity and debt reduction fund.
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Prudential Introduces Accelerated Life Benefit Plan
The Prudential Insurance Co of America unveils a living needs benefit allowing terminally ill policyholders to receive most proceeds early. Eligible groups include those with six months or less to live and nursing home residents with no hope of release. Early payouts are partial, with options for lump sum or monthly payments. The plan targets ten states with regulatory approval and aims to ease costs of long term care.
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Joseph J Melone
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