10 Mar 1996
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1996
Page
1
Beloved comedian George Burns died at age 100, ending a 93 year stage life. The cigar puffing straight man with Gracie Allen brought dry humor and vaudeville roots to generations of Americans. Burns once said show business was always exciting and never felt like work.
Astronomers warn Comet Hyakutake may pass close to Earth later this month and create a striking sky display. The report notes a surge of public interest and mentions related labor and political topics in brief items from several regions.
Taxpayers fund nearly twice the typical rent for a 1400 square foot FDA office at 250 S Clinton St in the AT&T Building. The $26 per square foot price covers indoor parking and common area charges, while nearby spaces in Armory and Hanover squares cost far less. Real estate experts note the agency’s lease includes services that others bill separately, making the true rent effectively lower.
China advances pressure on Taiwan by planning live ammunition war games around the island after missile launches. Taiwan warns of alert as Beijing pushes reunification aims and sovereignty claims. China asks foreign governments to keep ships and aircraft clear of a 6,600 square mile exercise area.
Ruth Bell Graham, 75, wife of evangelist Billy Graham, remained in critical condition after spinal meningitis surgery in Asheville North Carolina. Neurosurgeon Dr Ralph Loomis said he was cautiously optimistic as her husband and family stayed at the hospital.
Two Syracuse Nottingham High School seniors, Terny Martin and Maxine Tearney, were selected for the Syracuse Newspapers Syracuse University Minority Journalism Scholarships. The four year awards fund study at Syracuse University Newhouse School. The program, in its 11th year, aims to increase minority representation in journalism.
In Gouverneur, Krista Absalon’s alleged gang rape leads five defendants toward plea talks on a lesser charge. Canton lawyer Jane Exoo and professor Natalia Singer mobilize St. Lawrence County women in support, sparked by anger at patriarchy and perceived unfairness. The case drew national attention as community activism grew from a kitchen fruit scene to a broader movement.
What would Steve Forbes do with his $25 million windfall in Syracuse. City officials say a skybridge overlay could connect downtown via 50 elevated walkways creating a snow free route from City Hall to Armory Square. Forbes heads to San Antonio after losing New York GOP primary.
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