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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1995
Page
1
San Antonio Indiana and Phoenix sweep into second round as SU gymnast Ofri Porat delivers decisive vault performances. Porat headlines the effort with standout routines contributing to the team’s advancing status.
Weather forecast from Thursday to Sunday shows sun and clouds with showers possible, highs mostly in the 60s. Niagara Mohawk pushes tax cuts amid regulation costs while Syracuse University offers buyouts to professors to trim expenses.
Two drifters tied to the Oklahoma City bombing case were released after spending 18 hours in FBI custody in Springfield Missouri. Gary Land and Robert Jacks denied involvement, said they passed polygraphs, and indicated they were headed toward California while denying links to Timothy McVeigh.
Dr. Henry Foster faced Senate confirmation hearings defending his abortion record amid questions of credibility. He cited a lack of media scrutiny and shared early life anecdotes, including work as the sole obstetrician within 30 miles in Tuskegee, Alabama. Despite five hours of testimony, partisan support remained uncertain with Democrats needing solid Republican votes.
Three GOP senators Sen Nancy Kassebaum Sen James Jeffords and Bill Frist appear likely supporters while remaining undeclared after a Tuesday session. Jeffords praised Foster’s answers but criticized White House prep as facts were released. The discussion centers on Foster’s abortion record and the White House timeline.
Gov. George Pataki drew a $140,000 home equity line of credit to cover personal and office costs as New York state lawmakers endure a third biweekly pay gap amid an overdue budget. Critics cite taxpayer perks and stalled pay for staff as debate over the budget continues.
President Clinton announces a new approach to Cuban refugees signaling a change from decades of special treatment. The move involves repatriation provisions under the U S Cuban agreement and marks a decisive turn in American refugee policy toward Havana.
Archaeologists unveil a 4000 year old pyramid for a previously unknown queen at Sakkara near the step pyramid. Jean Leclant and Abdel-Halim Noureddin announce the find and say more work is needed to confirm the queen's identity. Inscriptions name her as Queen Meritites.
A package handler died and 11 other postal workers were injured in an explosion at a Frankfurt post facility. Police spokesman Manfred Seist said the blast occurred on a conveyor belt and investigators question whether a bomb or faulty storage caused the explosion.
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