Blasi to Leave OCC as Contract Not Renewed
Dr John Blasi vice president for academic affairs at Onondaga Community College may depart after his $32,000 yearly contract was not renewed. Faculty plan protest next week amid talk of a no confidence vote in the administration and comments were withheld due to confidentiality.
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Blasi
OCC
John Blasi
Onondaga Community College
Herald-Journal
Andreas A. Paloumpis
le Moyne
William O’halloran
S.J
Roger J. Manges
Syracuse University
Sidney Johnson
Syracuse
Board of
Father O’halloran
Breach of Confidentiality Cited in Contract Evaluation
Paloumpis stated he could not comment on any aspect of a contract evaluation citing confidentiality concerns. The remark underlines restrictions surrounding the review process and limits on discussing details with outside parties.
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Paloumpis
Macy's Fifth Floor Fire Chaos At Herald Square
In New York Macy's suffered a four alarm blaze that trapped about 8 000 shoppers. One firefighter died and fourteen others were slightly injured as sprinklers fought the flames. The fire started on the fifth floor and was spotted by Anthony Navarra in jogging suits. Macy's reopened with about half the store in use.
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New York
Linda Elmes
Macy’s
Lance Johnson
Herald Square
Anthony Navarra
Truckers win fuel cost aid through new surcharge
United Press International reports the government ordered regulated carriers to add a 5.6 percent diesel fuel surcharge on shipped goods to support owner operators, aiming to end an eight day trucking strike across about 35 states. ICC Chairman Daniel O NeaI noted only a fraction of a cent rise in most prices. Energy Secretary Schlesinger criticized ICC for slow action while editor Mike Parkhurst called the move a sellout.
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United Press International
ICC
Daniel O'Neal
O'Neal
Energy
James Schlesinger
O’neal
Mike Parkhurst
Independent Truckers Magazine
Parkhurst
Schiesinger
Gas prices soar as Dressler cites record survey gains
Onon Daga County Consumer Affairs Director Erik P. Dressler reports gas prices rising at the fastest rate in five and a half years of surveys. He criticizes the Carter administration and Congress, blaming major oil companies for the increases as the eight pricing categories show gains from last month with regular full service up 8.4 cents and super-unleaded averaging 98.1 cents per gallon.
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Onondaga County
Erik P. Dressler
Dressler
Carter
Congress
U.S. Congress
Carey won't probe Hongisto in election funding case
Gov. Carey's office says the state Board of Elections must handle the inquiry into a $500 campaign contribution alleged to involve Senate Leader Ander son aides and Joseph L. Galiber. Richard Hongisto plans to resign August 1, and Pat Higgins, a minority liaison, is named in the cash transfer. The board has opened an investigation and will forward findings to the appropriate district attorney in Albany or the Bronx.
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Kem Peters
Albany
Hugh L. Carey
State Board of Elections
Senate
Warren M. Anderson
Joseph L. Galiber
Bronx
Onondaga County
Richard Hongisto
Hongisto
Albany County
Galiber
Patricia Higgins
Miss Higgins
Board of Elections
Senate approves multi city aid and SSI expansion in New York
The state Senate passed final approval for aid totaling millions to Buffalo Yonkers Niagara Falls and Syracuse Rochester and Nassau County. The Assembly poised to approve passing through a $12 million Social Security cost of living rise for 450 000 SSI recipients. If not approved SSI would drop in New York State aid.
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Albany
State Senate
Buffalo
Yonkers
Niagara Falls
Syracuse
Rochester
Assemblymen
Senate
Nassau County
Tarky Lombardi Jr
Martin
Auer
New York
Lombardi and
Leonard F. Bersani
Industrial Production Rebounds in May After Strike Slowdown
Washington AP reports a 1.3 percent rise in May industrial production, the largest monthly gain since April 1978, marking a sharp rebound after the Teamsters strike caused a 1.4 percent drop in April. Output rose across major sectors, though consumer goods and construction materials stayed below March levels, aligning with softer consumer spending and housing indicators.
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Washington
Teamsters
Federal Reserve
Kennedy quip on Carter remark entertains Iowa crowd
Ted Kennedy, in Cedar Rapids with the Iowa State Bar Association, struggled to deliver a joke about President Carter’s remark that Kennedy would be whipped if he sought the nomination. Dressed in a tuxedo, Kennedy laughed through the quip, noting shock at White House support.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Edward Kennedy
Carter
Iowa State Bar Association
Massachusetts
Kennedy
White House
John Wayne Buried After Private California Funeral
Movie star John Wayne, who died after a battle with cancer at 72, was buried in Newport Beach California at a private dawn service attended only by family. The funeral was at Our Lady Queen of the Angels Church and his body then moved to Pacific View Mortuary for interment.
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Newport Beach
Calif
John Wayne
Pacific Ocean
Our Lady Queen of the Angels Roman Catholic Church
Corona del’ Mar
Wayne
Pacific View Mortuary
Tom Kane
Batjac Productions
UPI
Darla
Darla Hood
Pierce Brothers
Hollywood
Miss Hood
Los Angeles
Canoga Park
Weekend Warmth Returns With Summerlike Forecast
Central New York enjoys near 90 today as National Weather Service Hancock Airport forecasts clear and mild tonight with lows around 60 to 65. The weekend brings sunny hot and humid conditions, with highs mid 80s on Sunday and a warm start to next week with highs near 80 and lows 55 to 60.
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National Weather Service
Hancock Airport
Quakes Rock Lima No Casualties Reported
Two strong earthquakes struck Lima Peru sending residents into the streets but civil defense authorities said there were no casualties or serious damage.
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Lima
Peru
UPI
Chuckle Says Arms and Deep Pockets Will Save You
A witty line suggests wealth and power can shield a person from trouble or consequences. It frames a humorous take on risk and security, implying money matters more than skill or effort. The piece relies on a light tone and casual phrasing.
Coffee prices to rise this summer on Brazilian crop doubts
Chicago based AP report cites an Agriculture Department economist warning retail coffee prices may jump about 40 cents per pound over the summer due to uncertainty over how much of next year’s Brazilian crop will survive.
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Chicago
Agriculture Department
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