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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1996
Page
4
An 11 year veteran police officer Christopher Kerins, 39, dubbed the Camouflage Bandit, was charged with four armed bank robberies in New Jersey and one in Ohio, netting about 28000. He faces up to 25 years per robbery if convicted. A Cincinnati arrest connected to another bank robbery chase.
In Rock Point Maryland a wife of former CLA Director William Colby said she believed he was alive as the search was pared back. She noted his WWII service in France and Norway and his two Vietnam tours while recalling a past Georgetown mugging and resilience as divers planned to resume work on the Wi comico River rocky bottom today.
A tractor-trailer spilled over 11 tons of chicken guts when stopping to avoid a collision in Dobson North Carolina. The road was coated in a 15 foot wide slick of mess and shut for two hours amid cleanup. Police reported the incident and local officials described the scene.
Richmont California reports a substitute nursery school teacher mother insisting her son, age six, did not intend to kill the infant he is charged with beating. Police allege a premeditated, vicious attack with international attention, claiming the boy knew his actions were wrong.
A weeklong blaze near Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico burned 16589 acres and threatened Indian pueblos while approaching Los Alamos National Laboratory. Firefighters reported 75 percent containment and expected full containment by evening if winds stay low. Crews focus on smoldering debris and ground cover.
GOP delegates backed a hard line on abortion with Henry Hyde writing the platform and George W Bush presiding as temporary co chair. Dole warned against weakening the pro life plank, amid Buchanan resistance, while Gingrich will be permanent chairman and Christie Whitman will share duties as temporary co chair.
Washington Clinton and aides prepare to inoculate voters against GOP character attacks by highlighting his record, with Ann Lewis outlining rapid response and a contrast with Bob Dole. The effort includes research on Dole's 35 year public service and swift replies to policy moves.
Scott Wexler of the New York State Tavern and Restaurant Association notes casino gambling draws customers away from non casino venues as Turning Stone and other sites attract visits. The Harrah’s Survey shows 154 million casino visits in 1995 with New York City and other major markets leading. Syracuse and Albany generate hundreds of thousands of visits, while turnout remains uncertain for broader legalization. State Senator John DeFrancisco says trips may reflect existing casino openings but voters’ support remains unclear.
The Washington Post reports long time Dole backers moved large donations to the American Red Cross after Elizabeth Hanford Dole became its president in 1991. Andreas foundation and American Financial Corp funded relief, with implications about access and influence in Washington.
A survey by the Promus shows residents of the Syracuse metropolitan area made over 500000 casino visits in 1995. The report mentions Onondaga Lake Park Burnet Park Zoo SU basketball Syracuse Chiefs and Suraries Sumabries Orchestra as referenced entities in the source text.
A Herald American statewide poll of 810 registered voters finds 54.4 percent in favor of the casino proposal, 33.3 percent opposed, and 12.2 percent unsure, reflecting rising support and public sentiment dynamics.
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