13 Jul 1992
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1992
Page
1
Larry Labretti with his cigar in hand hits a tee shot during the final round of the U S Senior Open in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Labretti is the championship leader with steady play and strong iron work throughout the round.
Pope John Paul II underwent medical tests at Gemelli Clinic in Rome and may require surgery for an intestinal problem. Doctors said the issue could be connected to the 1981 shooting in St. Peter's Square. Tests include a CAT scan and advanced imaging, with a decision after results. The hospital stay delayed Ecuadorian President Borja’s planned visit.
Prime Minister-designate Yitzhak Rabin appeared set to win a Knesset majority for his new cabinet despite last minute opposition from ultra-Orthodox rabbis. Rabin plans to present the government for approval, needing 61 votes in the 120-member parliament.
William Waters, 39, of Syracuse, was voted the 1992 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by Syracuse University part-time students at University College. He wears a Pawnee belt buckle with a blue bear claw, blue jeans, and gathers his hair neatly. He is soft-spoken and calls a class session a conversation while acknowledging he is a poor lecturer. The college students like him.
At the Democratic National Convention Mario Cuomo recounted a voice from above urging him to run, then moved to a classroom scene at SU where Waters, a vegetarian anthropology instructor, greets students and explains visual aids from pemmican to crow Indian meat.
Russ Tarby of Liverpool, winner of this year's Herald-Journal Hot Stuff Barbecue Contest, says the victory carries on a family tradition. Tarby notes that his dad gave him the inspiration to pursue barbecue.
UN officials said Sarajevo faced heavy shelling around the airport with mortars and anti aircraft fire. Three French relief planes took small arms fire landing last week and one was hit by bullets that did not penetrate. Additional planes were to land as IOC financed a 64 ton convoy. Bosnian officials report about 7 500 dead in the war.
New York City hosts 42 parties across five boroughs for 36 Democratic delegations at the national convention. Delegates mingle as corporate sponsors and wealthy locals fund festivities. venues include Macy’s, Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Gardens, and the New York Stock Exchange.
Political strategists in New York note the state’s 33 electoral votes and long Democratic dominance. They cite past New York losses for Carter Mondale and Bush Dukakis as context for why Democrats pursue firm support. Clinton carried the primary, but with lukewarm backing and questions about November victory.
Democrats arrive at Bill Clinton's convention with unusually little intraparty rancor. Gore is broadly supported as running mate, Jesse Jackson offers tepid endorsement, and Jerry Brown backs Clinton, launching a general election message for a three way presidential race.
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