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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1997
Page
6
High winds fueled a three story Passaic NY apartment fire that trapped a family’s six children aged 11 months to 10 years on the top floor. Firefighters pulled four unconscious youngsters from the flames before the building collapsed, with at least two later pronounced dead and the rest recovered from the charred remains.
A 19-year-old Boston University freshman who allegedly had an affair with Michael Kennedy’s son when she was 14 wants the investigation dropped. Her family’s lawyer said she does not want the situation made public and wishes to return to a normal teen life. The lawyer noted uncertainty whether authorities will honor her wish.
Thomas Richard Jones 39 was found guilty of first degree murder for a crash that killed two college students. A Forsyth County judge gave two life terms plus 210 days for driving while impaired and misdemeanor assault after a jury, voting to impose the harshest punishment in such a case, sentenced him.
In Payne Ohio a 25 year property tax levy will raise 5.6 million to cover a state payment to Donald Buchman paralyzed in a 1989 crash with a school bus. The state will withhold 121000 annually from the district subsidy for 25 years to repay the debt while Buchman and his family recover. Superintendent Ken Dusky notes the levy prevents district debt and service cuts.
A Tufts University led study shows 200 mg daily vitamin E enhances T cell function by 65 percent and raises hepatitis B vaccine response sixfold in adults over 85. Researchers suggest older adults may need about 200 mg daily, well above current 8 to 10 mg recommendations.
Texas authorities scaled back their hunt for Richard Frank Keyes III, a fugitive from the Republic of Texas secessionist group, as terrain and thirst drive search limits amid a weeklong standoff. One fugitive, Mike Matson, was killed in a Monday shootout, leaving Keyes as the remaining suspect with treacherous terrain hindering renewed efforts.
Pranksters hung posters in a downtown area before daylight Tuesday accusing John Ramsey of murdering JonBenet Ramsey. A photo from the Ramsey interview is shown with a $00,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, claiming JonBenet was killed on Christmas night by a known person.
World chess champion Garry Kasparov predicts victory over IBM's Deep Blue but says the computer is tougher than before. After a 44 hour game, the third of a six game match ended in a draw to leave the series 1 1 1, with Game 4 set for that afternoon and Kasparov noting Deep Blue can analyze up to 200 million positions per second.
Jennifer McVeigh testified that FBI agents questioned her in Buffalo about her brother Timothy McVeigh after the Oklahoma City bombing. She recalled his threats and letters hinting at a major event, and described a contentious, poster‑lined interview room and warnings of death.
Jennifer McVeigh said her brother Timothy wrote about a “month of the bull” ahead of the bombing on April 19, 1995. Prosecutors seek dehumanizing references. Lana Oadillg testimony looms as Nichols arc examined. case details reveal hostile records and tainted FBI links.
Defense Secretary Cohen aims for two more rounds of base shutdowns in 1999 and 2001 beyond 97 sites closed since 1988, seeking larger savings though lawmakers resist. Pentagon spokesman Bacon noted environmental and legal costs limit net savings. critics warn of impact on bases like Fort Drum.
Earl Zea, 34, of Johnstown, said a male intruder entered his second floor apartment while he slept and severed his genitals with a sharp pruning device. He drove four miles to a hospital then was transferred to Albany Medical Center for emergency surgery. Neighbors noted trouble with a younger male visitor frequenting Zea’s apartment as police investigate a reported hare platy assault.
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