New York eighth grader wins national spelling crown
Tim Kneale, 13, of Syracuse an eighth grader at Walter Wheeler Middle School, becomes the first New York State winner of the National Spelling Bee. He correctly spells narcolepsy to defeat 86 contestants at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC.
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Carter shoo in Carter shoo in
Jimmy Carter appears poised for strong support as a political prospect well known to a broad audience after months of low visibility. The article notes rising interest and growing acknowledgment of his potential in national politics.
Moynihan enters New York Senate race in Syracuse
Former U N Ambassador Daniel P Moynihan declares he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate from New York joining four other Democrats including Bella Abzug and Ramsey Clark. He announced at a press conference in Syracuse after traveling from Washington to Hancock Field.
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Daniel P. Moynihan
Syracuse
U.S. Senate
New York State
Moynihan
Hancock Field
John F. Kennedy
James Buckley
Bella Abzug
Ramsey Clark
Abraham Hirschfield
Paul O'Dwyer
Mackell Conviction Overturned by Court of Appeals
The New York Court of Appeals vacated the Mackell case and five associates’ convictions in a conspiracy and misconduct loan scheme, ruling the evidence legally insufficient and binding the lower Appellate Division. Nadjari faces ongoing probes amid political friction with Governor Carey and party chair Cunningham.
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Atty
Thomas Mackell
Mackell
James Robertson
Frank DePaolo
Court of Appeals
New York City
Democratic Party
Patrick Cunningham
Cunningham
Bronx
Nelson Rockefeller
Hugh Carey
Carey
Matthew Jason
Lebanese truce talks snagged amid conflicting forces
Syrian troops halted their advance toward Beirut as truce negotiations faltered. Palestinian and Christian opponents accused mediation efforts of bias while Libyan Premier Jalloud met guerrilla leaders in Beirut. The Soviet Union called for a cease fire and condemned the invasion.
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Clouds Roll In With Possible Showers Tonight
The National Weather Service at Hancock Field says clouds move in tonight with a 10 percent chance of rain. Tonight’s low will be mid 60s with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow brings more cloudiness and a 30 percent shower chance with highs in the mid 80s. The normal seasonal high is 66. The extended outlook shows continued cloudiness Saturday and a chance of showers through Monday with daytime highs near 80.
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Hancock Field
Humphrey Speech Falters at Onondaga Demo Fund Raiser
At the State Fairgrounds 800 Democrats paid 125 dollars for a Humphrey event that ended with a muted reception. Humphrey admitted Carter’s nomination is virtually certain and declined to comment on further presidential activity. He apologized for a late arrival due to Senate duties and weather.
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New York
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Onondaga County
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