Review of 1787 events shaping the U S Constitution
A June 12 1787 report from Philadelphia details Federal Convention progress. Delegates agree on population basis for representation two houses to be elected by people three year terms for representatives fixed salaries debated by Benjamin Franklin Washington dined with the Morrises and a concert for Alexander Reinagle. News from New York Virginia North Carolina Dane and others notes Shays rumor to Gov Clinton and Bowdoin.
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Weather Forecast Sketch for Local Area
The forecast calls for storms tonight with heavy rain and thunder. Highs near 75 today with a 30 percent chance of showers or storms Saturday. Extended outlook shows Sunday with showers possible, cooler nights, then sunny days Monday and Tuesday with highs around 80 and lows near 55 to 60.
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Wet weekend forecast drenches Syracuse area with showers
Forecasters warn of continued showers and thunderstorms in Central New York through Saturday and Sunday as a Great Lakes disturbance tracks east from Maine to Louisiana. Mostly cloudy tonight, highs near 75 on Saturday, 70 to 75 Sunday, then partial sun Monday. The broader national picture includes heavy rains and isolated flooding in Texas and Midwest storms.
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Pope calls for greater rights in Poland during Westerplatte visit
Pope John Paul II urged Poland to respect human rights and inspired youth toward truth and freedom in Gdansk during a Westerplatte ceremony. He defended Solidarity and met Lech Walesa, marking the first allowed church visit to the birthplace of Poland's independent union.
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Panama unrest sparks riots and censorship move
Panama City faced riots as soldiers patrolled deserted streets under a national state of emergency. Pro government measures included suspending daily papers Critical of the government to avoid censorship amid protests over the claims linking ex military chief Diaz Herrera to an air crash death and Noriega’s leadership.
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Corrections policy for Herald-Journal readers
The Herald Journal commits to full fair and accurate coverage and will correct factual inaccuracies in this space. Readers are encouraged to call 470 0011 with any mistakes they find.
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Regional Weather Outlook Showers and Thunderstorms Saturday
The Buffalo area reports showers and thunderstorms with a low near 63 tonight and a high around 75 Saturday. Olean Jamestown and Rochester see similar showers with highs near 75, while Elmira Corning and Syracuse Auburn regions show scattered clouds and a 40 percent shower or thunderstorm chance. Utica Rome and Binghamton expect cloudy skies with showers or thunderstorms and highs around 75.
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NATO backs plan to cut nuke missiles
NATO foreign ministers in Reykjavik endorse a U S S R framework to remove hundreds of medium and shorter range missiles from Europe while seeking France's fuller role in allied nuclear strategy. Talks aim for a consensus excluding Pershing JA missiles from West Germany and paving Reagan era arms accord.
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Syracuse Weather Summary with Records and Forecast
Syracuse reports show high of 75 and low of 45 for Thursday with a record high of 94 set in 1949 and a record low of 39 from 1906. Normal high 77, trace precipitation, and 1.21 inches for Thursday totaling 11.45 inches this year. Yesterday’s record precipitation was 4.79 inches in 1922. today’s record 235 inches in 1903. Winds predicted aloft vary with 24 to 54 mph at multiple altitudes.
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Weather bulletin for Great Lakes region with showers
The forecast reports scattered showers and possible thunderstorms today into tonight across Lake Ontario Lake Erie and St Lawrence River. Winds shift westerly to northerly 5 to 26 knots, patchy fog and choppy waters with water temps around 61 degrees in Rochester.
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Flood safety rules warn to seek higher ground immediately
The National Weather Service urges quick action when flooded, advising to move to higher ground, avoid fast rising water, stay away from dry creek beds, and never drive through flooded roads or across washed bridges. The notice credits JoAnn Graham and Arfitt: Fred Hayman as sources.
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