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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2000
Page
3
A computer seized from Boland Hall after an email threatened a worse fire was linked to a January 19 blaze that damaged a dorm room. Officials have not determined any connection between the student and the fire or whether the email was a prank. Computers and hard drive are under analysis.
An endangered Siberian tiger at a Naples wildlife sanctuary was poisoned when someone threw meat laced with poison into its 20 foot cage. The 19 month old female named K D fell ill, vomited blood and lay in feces. the tiger is improving after IV fluids but not eating. The Menagerie Foundation has offered a 20000 dollar reward for conviction. no suspects or motives yet.
The CDC reports the worst of the flu season may be behind in most regions though some areas may still peak. Tim Uyeki notes fewer positive tests and fewer flu like cases as the tail end of the season slides from six percent at the peak in late 1999 to four percent two weeks later.
Hassen Mohammed a 46 year old from Maafa who lived in Canada since age nine was arrested near the U S Canada border in September 1998 while bird watching and crossing into the United States. After 16 months in jail INS judges and officials ruled he could face persecution in Omalia and released him. Canadian officials say he lost refugee status after straying from the border and his mother lives in Toronto. Canadian refugee groups press government to allow his return.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Aliens Co recalls 27,000 snow blowers across five models including SS332 and Ariens units from 1997 to 1999 due to fuel-line connection leaks. Units sold in Home Depot and other retailers from 1997 to 2000 priced about 450 to 560 dollars are being recalled.
Casinos will not allow themes aimed at under 21, removing Spiderman Pokemon Betty Boop Elvis Monopoly and Wheel of Fortune style games. Children may enter casinos but cannot be in gambling areas, reducing youth oriented marketing while keeping adult gaming intact.
Gordon Elwood, 79, of Medford who lived frugally and worked as a TV technician, left a $10 million estate. Board members announced that $9 million will be distributed to social service groups in southern Oregon, including the YMCA the Salvation Army and the Red Cross along with cat welfare nonprofits.
President Clinton outlined an expansive agenda in Manchester challenging limits of government. He pressed for universal health care and ending child poverty, expanding Head Start, Medicare, and education funding while urging major reforms in campaign finance and gun laws.
President previews a broad agenda detailing tax cuts, Medicare expansion, a prescription drug benefit, stronger child protections, and enhanced Earned Income Tax Credit. He cites economic surplus, advocates for health program boosts, education aid, and gun safety measures while urging open trade and new markets investments.
Clinton unveiled a plan including a 1 billion dollar expansion of Head Start and a 1 billion dollar grant package to raise teacher quality, plus 250 million for accountability, 450 million for school performance bonuses and class-size reductions, and 24.8 million in tax credit bonds to modernize up to 6 000 schools. Local educators in Central New York reacted positively noting funds for Head Start and summer programs.
Gary Buehler Oswego city schools superintendent backs raising testing standards and smaller classes while criticizing funding losses to charter schools He supports Head Start funding and a college tax credit Dr Charles Read also favors early education funding Clinton backed program benefits Cazenovia and Syracuse district officials highlight class size relief and career readiness goals
Central New York Republicans praised some Clinton plans while urging restraint on spending. They expect cooperation on preserving Medicare and Social Security, lowering the marriage penalty, and a drug benefit for seniors, with debate over agriculture policy and reform. Senate Democrat Schumer supports college tuition tax deductions and a prescription drug benefit.
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