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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1987
Page
1
A cargo plane with 12 people and 18 horses crashed on the busy Mexico-Toluca Highway near a restaurant, exploded after takeoff, killing 37. Witnesses described swaying, tree tops sheared and power lines knocked down as traffic stalled on the eight-lane road.
Roosevelt Smith 17 a Bronx high school junior uncovers why Syracuse University hosts 7000 athletes in dorms and facilities during the Empire State Games. He contemplates a future at SU after witnessing recruiting in action and aims to become an engineer while competing in men s all around gymnastics in the Carrier Dome.
Empire State Games activities at Sunnycrest Park and campus drew many visitors as Syracuse police and Onondaga County deputies boosted security. Ten extra city officers patrolled venues while mounted units watched Marshall Street and Sunnycrest Park through the track and field events. Athletes mostly treated at hospitals for minor injuries, with medical chief Dr. Richard Nangle noting the day was enjoyable for staff.
The quote argues that a free press serves truth through open reporting and discussion rather than delivering a flawless instant account. It stresses that truth arises from ongoing, diverse coverage and public discourse rather than a single perfect report.
Former White House Chief of Staff Donald T. Regan testified that President Reagan reacted with distress upon learning that Iran’s arms sales profits were diverted to the Contras. Regan said Iranian officials used American hostages as bait to lure Reagan into the secret weapons trade.
The U S Navy searched the Gulf for three missing after a SH 36 Sea King helicopter crashed near the LaSalle command ship. One sailor died and five were rescued, with a survivor in serious condition. Survivors were treated in Bahrain at Salmaniya Hospital. four others were reported in good condition.
Onondaga County counts 65 hepatitis A cases since late May, triggering Abbott Pharmaceuticals Inc of North Chicago to study antibodies and diagnostic tests. Cathy Babington said the effort aims to see if tests perform at optimum levels and to improve them as labs collect blood from affected individuals to understand immune response and virus behavior.
President Reagan faces removal of a basal cell carcinoma from the tip of his nose at Bethesda Naval Hospital using local anesthesia. He says he feels fine and will remain awake during the procedure, the third such cancer in two years with possible lifelong recurrences.
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