31 Jan 1996
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1996
Page
1
Tonight clear to partly cloudy and very cold. Thursday brings cloudiness with late day flurries and a low of 10. Friday sees mainly cloudy skies with possible snow or flurries. highs around 22 and lows near 2. Saturday remains cloudy with snow possible. Sunday turns partly sunny and cold with snow showers and heavier lake effect snows. highs near 15 and lows around 0.
William J. Donson, retired chairman and CEO of Niagara Mohawk Power Corp, sold 13 934 shares about 87 percent of his holdings from Oct 17 to Oct 27 at 10.38 to 11 a share, leaving 2010 shares. Director Henry A. Panasci Jr sold 1000 shares Dec 21 for 9.88 a share, leaving 2500 shares. The stock rose to 8.50 after the company cut its 28 cent dividend amid financial woes and possible bankruptcy. The company blames a state law requiring it to buy 1 billion of unneeded electricity annually from independent producers.
A hazardous materials packed truck crashed into Sri Lanka's central bank in Colombo and exploded. At least 53 people died and about 500 were hurt as fires engulfed nearby streets and buildings. Rescue attempts were hindered by raging flames. A second incident followed, with unclear cause. Officials blamed Tamil Tiger rebels.
The United States brokered a territorial dispute resolution between Greece and Turkey in the Aegean, with leaders Clinton Simitis and Ciller agreeing to withdraw from a military confrontation. Both sides kept claim to an uninhabited 10 acre islet as national territory, signaling a cooled but unsettled tension.
Scientists report first AIDS case in a chimp at Emory University, suggesting chimps could serve as a stand-in for human testing. Researchers note chimps can be infected with HIV and discuss implications for treatment studies amid broader AIDS projections and advances like a whey-derived protein blocking infection in vitro.
Mary Smothers exemplifies parent involvement at Porter Magnet School in Syracuse as she helps children with homework, chairs cultural diversity efforts, and guides field trips. District leaders cite parental engagement as key to academic success, though many parents work full time.
Refugees from Cuba faced warting and uncertainty as some returned home while 127 others moved toward Miami marking a new start. Agents monitor hearings as legal actions unfold against high profile figures and local leaders address fiscal pressures amid political upheaval.
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