11 Jul 1997
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1997
Page
1
Partly cloudy tonight with warm conditions. Saturday turns cloudy and sunny, very warm with a low of 62. Sunday stays partly to mostly sunny with highs near 88 and a low of 60. Monday hazy sunshine hot humid with 90/62. Tuesday scattered sun, possible thunderstorm around 88/64.
State lawmakers in Albany debate ending the 4 percent sales tax on clothing and footwear under 500 dollars. Proposals include a year round cut or a two week yearly break with a gradual phase out. Onondaga County would lose about 11.5 million annually, with county leaders warning tax cuts could force job losses or higher property taxes.
Malcolm Shabazz, Malcolm X’s grandson, pleads guilty to juvenile manslaughter and arson for the June 1 fire that killed Betty Shabazz. He admits starting the blaze to be with his mother in Texas as pre sentencing hearings begin.
O J Simpson’s Heisman Trophy becomes subject of a sensational claim that it could be melted and sold on pay per view. Goldman’s lawyer Dame Petrocelli said a bona fide offer exists and the possibility was raised during CNBC Rivera Live, prompting questioning by Geraldo Rivera. Simpson, who won the award in 1968, says the trophy is a trust for his children and hopes they keep it.
Bettie Phillips of Hiddenite North Carolina faced misdemeanor cruelty to animals and illegal possession of wildlife charges after placing a gold cross earring on an orphaned fawn found near Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg Virginia. A tipster alerted police, the fawn was taken to a wildlife center, and Phillips defended her actions saying she did not think she was harming it.
Karenna Gore, 23, eldest child of Al and Tipper Gore, will marry Dr. Andrew Schiff, 31, Saturday evening at Washington National Cathedral. The ceremony recalls her father’s 1993 wedding as more than 300 guests are invited to the neo-Gothic cathedral.
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