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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1998
Page
3
Tokyo stock prices rose as investors expected continued economic reforms despite Sunday elections. The Nikkei gained 270.33 points to 16,360.39 as foreign and domestic buyers stepped in. Opposition parties pressed for dissolution, while Kan led a rising Democratic challenge.
A heated dispute over a patient bill of rights pits the White House against Republican senators. Democrats accuse Republicans of stalling to gain votes, while Republicans say Clinton’s plan would increase federal regulation and costs. The piece also notes Gingrich and Gilman helped kill a nuclear weapons panel led by John Deutch, deemed ineffective by aides, and Hatch’s push to require Secret Service agents to testify about presidential conversations following a court ruling.
About 1,500 students and alumni rioted after an arts festival in State College. Troops used tear gas and night sticks to disperse the crowd, injuring 14 officers and leaving 50 thousand dollars in damage. Twenty four people were arrested.
Atlanta. In his first major address as chairman, Bond told 4,000 delegates that he would unify the NAACP. He defended affirmative action and cited past civil rights battles, urging unity after years of financial and leadership problems.
Harvard English professor Elaine Scarry argues electromagnetic interference may have caused the TWA Flight 800 disaster. NTSB chair James Hall says the theory is under review amid not yet explained fuel tank explosion. All 230 aboard died when the Boeing 747 exploded after departing New York for Paris on July 17, 1996.
Hillary Clinton launches a four day East Coast tour with a 10 million gift from Polo Ralph Lauren Corp to restore and protect the Star Spangled Banner flag that survived the 1814 bombardment at Fort McHenry. The donation marks the largest gift in Smithsonian history and funds preservation of American history artifacts.
Chicago and Philadelphia officials weigh legal action against handgun manufacturers to recoup expenses from murder investigations. Patrick Camden of Chicago police cites costs for body removal and ongoing investigations running into thousands of dollars.
Leaders of the Seneca Nation of Indians plan to begin talks with New York State about a casino off reservation land. A compact would require tribal approval by vote if agreed. Land location for the casino is yet to be decided.
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