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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1996
Page
2
Grade schoolers in Texas have heard that the 1540 to 1542 Coronado expedition and Pedro de Castaneda accounts include the first written reference to Texas or Tejas. The fragment discusses Morre Salento and S08 Martin among cited sources.
Castaneda notes Teyas favored buitaio meat raw and explains Taya meant don’t mess with Teyas rather than a friendly greeting. The term reflects a defensive identity rooted in historical deeds and regional pride rather than hospitality.
In 1921 West Virginia becomes the first state to impose a broad sales tax, reshaping commerce and revenue. The new levy targets general consumption, affecting merchants and shoppers across the state as lawmakers seek stable funding streams.
Douglas Siska says his successful catches are clean and asserts rivals used lead weights to frame him. He notes three weigh-in weights found Monday and bowed out to protect the tournament amid jealousy claims. The nine day event ends Saturday as Siska remains the top earner with 6.78 pounds.
The newspaper invites readers to report factual inaccuracies and provides Tim Bunn executive editor contact details, asking callers to reach him at 470 2240 between 9 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for corrections.
Onondaga County residents recycled over 23,000 tons of newspaper in 1995, representing 61 percent of material collected from blue bins. Please place newspapers in brown bags and leave them at the curb with other recyclables on collection days.
Customer Service offers same day delivery or free reattempt if late or missed. Phones operate 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Advertising and notices contacts listed with extension numbers and local offices in Auburn Chittenango and Fulton.
In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission a recall covers White-Rodgers natural gas water heater temperature controls made 1994. Problems include soot buildup and fire risk with signs such as discolored surfaces extinguished pilots or burning odor. Call 800 426 3503 for inspection, free replacement if needed. Berko Electric recalls model numbers beginning with MBB and ending in M for faulty wiring and shock/fire hazards, offering new wiring or discounts. Call 806 545 8306 for Berko, or 800 838 2772 for the safety commission.
Lottery results list daily numbers and games including Daily Numbar 792 and WinFour 7347 with Pick 10 selections. The notice directs readers to call Newstine for NYS Lottery results and provides several access numbers for ton-free updates from Auburn, Weedsport, Oswego, and Pulaski, noting nightly updates.
Herbert Brownell Jr. first U.S. attorney general under Eisenhower died in New York at 92 after influencing integration in the South. Emile Habiby, 73, Israel Prize winner, died in Nazareth of pancreatic cancer. Danny Kamekona, 60, Hawaii‑based actor, found dead in Gardena after a sleep death. David M. Kennedy, 90, banker and former treasury secretary, died in Salt Lake City.
The text presents a roster of names followed by ages in the 38 to 99 range. Individuals include Francis H Albino 62 Howard L Allen Sr 76 Nancy Ambrose 48 Marion Bennett 62 Lynn Bishop 72 Catherine Compson 75 Julia Dean 86 Elizabeth Towsley Down 92 Florence W Fairchild 38 Grace Farnham 89 Michael Grantead Sr 74 John Hannaton 66 Eleanor Healy 89 Edward L Henry 96 Lillian M Hopkins 99 Geraldine S House 90 Doris M Humphrey 89 Ruth Reeves Krucznik 72 Beatrice A John 89 William B Ladder 85 Joseph J Matec 83 Nellie M Miller 78.
Almanac notes include a May 2 1982 death in Kanab Utah tied to Death Valley Days and a trivia fact asking for the greatest tornado distance 293 miles from Mine’s into Indiana on May 26 1917. Also lists NewsLine forecasts and codes for Syracuse area contacts.
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