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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1992
Page
2
In Paterson New Jersey three teenagers faced 20 year maximum penalties after pleading guilty in juvenile court to the strangling death of Robert Solimine Jr while he recited the Hail Mary. Prosecutors allege the 17 year old used an electrical cord to strangle him over a dispute.
Rhode Island Attorney General James O Neill announced a public corruption probe into Cranston Mayor Michael Traficante and his aide Eric Palazzo over campaign contributions from city vendors. Cash and checks reportedly funded the campaign, with more than $100 000 in cash unaccounted for as investigators seek to determine if cash was a device to favor the mayor.
In Indianapolis, Southern Baptist leaders censured two North Carolina churches for endorsing homosexuality and urged convention delegates to amend the constitution to bar congregations affirming gay behavior. The measure would challenge local church autonomy and would follow a planned convention visit by Vice President Dan Quayle.
Sen Jesse Helms, 70, recovering from valve replacement and quadruple bypass, stopped breathing Sunday and was resuscitated, then off respirator and upgraded from fair to good. Doctors expect six to eight weeks for full recovery at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.
A plane crash survivor trekked through thick woods and a heavy downpour to summon aid after the GP Express wreck near Fort McClellan. Dennis Lachut, 29, of Fort Lewis Washington, hitched a ride in a pickup and helped rescuers locate the site five hours later as the aircraft went down in fog and rain from Atlanta.
The Rev. Miller to become bishop succeeding Perry in Syracuse after 25 years, facing tight finances and dwindling memberships across ELCA synods. Delegates briefly considered Rev. Marie Jerge as first female bishop in the Western Hemisphere. Jerge finished among finalists. Miller emphasized gospel outreach and health after bypass surgery.
Ali Webb of the League of Conservation Voters warns about a forthcoming piece on Ross Perot. She notes uncertainty on how to handle the story and whether to publish immediately, highlighting editorial caution.
European Community proposes a tax on oil coal natural gas and other nonrenewables to fund environmental protection arguing it will cut carbon based fuel use ahead of the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The move aims to set a moral high ground while some governments fear economic impacts.
Dallas billionaire Ross Perot is watched by environmentalists who note early acts of tree rescue and later attempts by his company to clear woodland. Activists from Earth First! and the League of Conservation Voters express concern over his true environmental stance amid briefing papers and unanswered questions.
Summit at Rio de Janeiro shows signs of strain as backers scramble for funds to avert shutdowns of electricity and trash collection. Organizers seek $2 million, tapping varied sources including donations at briefings and sales of T shirts amid stiff competition for scarce money. Renowned activist Bella Abzug helped raise funds at a nine-senator meeting, contributing $55.
Washington reports that President Bush will attend the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro for a Friday address and media briefing, with a half day stop in Panama, amid tensions over a biodiversity treaty and protests planned during the presidential trip.
After 244 years of negotiations the Harth Summit approves a United Nations body to monitor environmental treaty compliance and gauge progress toward summit goals. The U N Commission on Sustainable Development is praised by environmental groups as a major accomplishment. EU nations and the United States clash over a like minded countries declaration on carbon emission targets.
Herm an Horrigan recalls 70 years in parish ministry from early St Joseph Oriskany Falls posting to St James Syracuse. He led debt payoff, funded church and convent, endured wartime coupons and delays, became Monsignor in 1971, and retired after 32 years at St James with ongoing service and respected memory in the Valley community.
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