29 Jul 1987
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1987
Page
1
The region cooled from the high 90s to a record 49 degrees at 5 25 a.m., beating the 1985 low of 52. Forecasters expect the high pressure system to move east, reducing chances of a new record tonight. Increasing clouds approach with a 30 percent shower risk, keeping lows in the upper 50s.
Attorney General Edwin Meese faced tough questions from congressional investigators about the depth and handling of his Iran Contra inquiry. Critics claim his effort was incompetent or designed to be superficial as they pressed him on actions he did or did not take since Reagan asked for an investigation eight months earlier.
The inside AUS backed group accuses the Contras of human rights abuses while Senate figures react to Baldrige memorial and Meese inquiry delays. Senator Leahy resigns from a panel over a leak amid questions about North records sealing and the selection of legal staff for the inquiry.
A local column questions nibbling habits as readers warn about overindulgence. Analysts note habit formation, urge mindful eating, and cite weather as a factor influencing daytime snacking choices.
A Defense Department study estimates the Toshiba Machine export to the Soviet Union will cost the United States at least eight billion dollars over the next decade to regain submarine tracking advantage. Officials say the broader effort could reach up to sixty billion.
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp laid off 149 union workers in the Syracuse area and abolished 240 vacant union jobs as it trims 389 positions in its first major layoff since the mid-1970s oil crisis. The cuts target Nine Mile Point 2 workers and clerical staff, with further reductions possible in fall as budgets and weather affect construction.
Washington reports stalled progress in U S Soviet arms talks as three issues remain unresolved. Key dispute centers on equipping West German missiles with U S nuclear warheads and whether to destroy all mid range missiles. Additional questions cover missile withdrawal timing and monitoring access.
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