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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2000
Page
7
The Hartford Courant front page ad apology acknowledges profits from publishing slave sale and runaway recapture ads in the 1700s and 1800s. The paper says it is not proud of that history and apologizes for predecessors’ involvement in buying and selling people.
About ten people were arrested in Morristown New Jersey as white supremacists and counter protesters demonstrated near the Morris County Courthouse. The arrests stemmed from disorderly conduct around speeches by Nationalist Movement members including Richard Barrett while a crowd of over 300, mostly peaceful, chanted anti fascist slogans.
An 8th Circuit panel overturned the restitution portion of former Gov. Jim Guy Tucker's sentence for conspiring to avoid taxes via a sham Florida cable TV bankruptcy. The case is remanded for re sentencing on restitution. four years of probation, a $56,000 fine and community service remain. Tucker and partner William J. Marks were charged in 1995 for hiding the true value of an $8 cable business sold in 1988, with alleged unpaid taxes of $2.9 million on the deal.*
Ingana University School of Medicine researchers say the I nstitute of Medicine report overstated deaths from medical errors. They call the study hot and shrill and argue the death toll is small and that the report did not rule out other patient risks. Dr Lucian L Leape contends the IOM findings are accurate.
In Denver the Episcopal General Convention debates the role of gays and lesbians in church. The unofficial diocesan policy allows local decision making and may not be endorsed formally. The 10 day convention opens Wednesday amid questions of consensus among leaders and members.
Columbine High School boys basketball coach Rudy Martin quits after 14 years saying his heart left the game following the death by suicide of junior guard Greg Barnes this spring. He cites personal life after Barnes hanged himself at home May 4 as a key factor and notes time with family.
California's prison population declined for the first time in years, with 16,401 inmates as of late June, down 360 from the previous period. Officials credit slower growth over three years to crime trends, a strong economy, and tighter parole supervision, noting the last drop occurred in 1977.
The National Education Association weighs linking teacher pay to performance rather than tenure. Nearly 10,000 delegates in Chicago consider strategies for local contracts amid debate over bonus plans. Supporters say performance rewards attract talent and raise standards. critics warn of unfairness to students facing abuse or neglect.
Republican Senate candidate Rick Lazio marched in three Fourth of July parades in the Adirondacks and pressed his veterans record while criticizing Hillary Clinton. He toured with Rep. John Sweeney and spoke at a Korean War veterans breakfast in Saratoga Springs. Clinton countered by highlighting Gulf War illness aid, and Lazio touted legislation recognizing Italian Americans as victims of discrimination.
GAO auditors say Defense and Veterans Affairs SPEND $2.4 billion in 1999 for 140 million prescriptions. Joint buying could yield large discounts, but rivalries and differing missions keep them from merging. Potential savings estimated at $150-$300 million yearly.
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