Syracuse University shines in history and sports zeal
A look at SU across intellect, economy and athletics highlights its impact on the community. The piece notes history, achievements and claims to fame plus plans for a 125th anniversary celebration.
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Homecoming of a POW Soldier Sparks Vietnam War Reflections
The piece recalls Fred Burns, a US Marine captured in Vietnam on Christmas 1967, who died in a POW camp in 1969 and was buried on Long Island 26 years later. It threads his family’s grief with the broader war history, including Kent State and the May 4 incidents, and notes his remains returning to California.
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Simpson trial coverage and local election notes
Two days of testimony sway moderates toward SUrBCON nominees. Police chemist admits mistakes as the Simpson File reports on legal proceedings. Voters in West Genesee Liverpool and Solvay reject school budgets. Catholic students send sympathy to Oklahoma City by email. Shoeless Joe recalls baseball great Joe Jackson. Syracuse Chefs drop their third straight. AsSU marks 125th birthday with reflections on campus and city.
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Mee new fnends personal line
A brief note reports Mee forming new friendships in a personal line context. The item records social ties and introduces fresh connections without additional details or context.
Landowner joins Oneidas tax fight in Madison County
Gerald S Henderson of Peterboro sues New York and Smithfield town over property tax collection on land he says belongs to the Oneida Nation. His class action seeks repayment of taxes and fees paid since 1985 by landowners in the 254000 acre Oneida land claim area in Madison and Oneida counties. Authorities say Oneida claims have led to reduced tax bases, with Madison County losing about 330000 dollars annually and Oneida County about 70000 dollars.
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Onondaga County to expand recycling plan delayed
Onondaga County residents may soon place paperboard boxes and plastic containers in blue bins but a major expansion was postponed. The county will continue burning valuable paper and plastic in a new incinerator while the recycling agency beds off the change. Beginning June 1 households may recycle junk mail and writing paper due to capacity limits and to keep up with current recycling efforts.
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Three children die in Lyons Falls fire in Lewis County
A two story yellow home on Franklin Street in Lyons Falls burned before 5 am. Firefighters arrived as two adults and one child escaped through a second floor window. Children aged 13 months, 5 years, and 5 to 8 died. cause not released. The 26 year Lyons Falls resident dispatcher reported the scene and noted the house was largely gutted.
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Turkey Ends Northern Iraq Mission After Troop Withdrawal
Defense Minister Mehmet Golhan announced all Turkish soldiers have left northern Iraq ending a campaign that began weeks after 35,000 troops crossed the border to target Kurdish rebel camps. The conflict, tied to a long insurgency in southeastern Turkey, has left thousands dead since 1884.
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City pleads for cash to aid recovery after toy figures plea
Fragmented OCR text shows a city asking for financial help to recover, mentioning Oklahoma City and national appeal. It references a demand for cash and costlier needs, with garbled lines about workers, services, and easing burdens amid a disaster context.
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