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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1998
Page
3
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767 clipped the rear of an EgyptAir Airbus 320 at Cairo airport as the EgyptAir plane landed. No injuries were reported though the Ethiopian jet returned to the gate after 20 minutes due to wing damage.
In Paraguay, 54-year-old engineer Raul Cubas Grau, who joined the race late, won the presidential election for the Colorado Party with 54 percent of ballots from 66 percent of polling stations. Former candidate Lino Oviedo was imprisoned during the campaign.
In western Colombia, paramilitary gunmen identified as the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia killed at least seven farmers across three hamlets on Monday. The area near Medellin has seen repeated attempts to displace leftist rebels, with victims listed by attackers and authorities noting camouflage attire used during the raids.
The Congressional Black Caucus pressed for declaring a national AIDS emergency and reallocating federal grants to Black communities for treatment and prevention. They cited that Blacks bear a disproportionate share of AIDS cases and argue needle-exchange programs could curb infection among high-risk groups.
Vice President Joseph Estrada held a 45 percent lead with less than 1 percent of ballots counted as he urged opponents to concede. The tallying slowed after a southern province halted votes amid complaints that opposition candidates were not receiving ballots. Estrada campaigned on helping the poor and acknowledged his past flaws, while exit polls suggested a large victory. Turnout was heavy and violence reduced, though seven people were killed in the campaign period.
A Republican National Committee survey shows Republicans narrowing Democrats' edge on education but still behind on health care and environment. It also notes GOP strength on values, tax welfare reform, and cutting spending. Conducted within two weeks by three pollsters, summary released by chairman Jim Nicholson.
Gene McKinney the former sergeant major of the Army will leave the service in September with retirement pay after a six week court martial. He was convicted in March of obstructing justice and stripped to master sergeant with a pay cut. Pentagon lawyers said he is eligible for about ten thousand three hundred dollars more because he once held the rank of sergeant major.
Scientists will exhume the Vietnam Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery to use DNA testing and build a physical profile. The analysis aims to confirm if the remains are Air Force 1st Lt. Michael J. Blassie or another serviceman, or an anonymous veteran, by matching DNA and physical traits with nine families.
Senate Republicans press to commit the nation to a national missile defense shield before full technology is proven. The Cochran Inouye bill, backed by 50 sponsors, faces Clinton administration opposition and delay tactics from Senate allies. It would direct the Pentagon to deploy such a system as soon as feasible, challenging the current program that waits for an emerging threat and allows three years to deploy.
A new report to Congress urges increased colorectal cancer screening as less than one third of Americans are tested. It cites barriers from doctors and patient embarrassment, notes the illness is curable when detected early, and lists 131,600 expected cases and 56,500 deaths this year. Rep. Louise Slaughter calls for action.
Human rights groups and activists urged Congress to approve disclosure of more U S government files on alleged abuses in Central America and Caribbean nations. The CIA warned the measure could jeopardize intelligence gathering while advocates argued archives hold crucial context.
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