Washington Arrives in Philadelphia for Constitutional Convention
The May 13 1787 report notes George Washington arriving in Philadelphia from Wilmington to attend the constitutional convention. He is greeted at Mrs Mary Withys Inn in Chester by aides and officials including Knox and Mifflin, with Maj. William Jackson set as secretary. The city troops greet him as the convention prepares to convene, amid doubts about its success without Washington and Franklin.
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Syracuse Weather Outlook With Mixed Sun and Showers
The forecast calls for sunny high 70s today with mostly clear night temps in the 45 to 50 range. Thursday brings morning sun then clouds in the mid 70s. Friday to Saturday turn partly sunny with scattered showers and highs mid to upper 60s, near 70. Sunday cools to mid 40s with a high near 85.
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Central New York forecast shows sun then clouds this week
Sunshine stays in Central New York with highs in the 70s and 75 today. Clouds move in Thursday afternoon with highs mid 70s. Friday partly sunny, Saturday mixed, lows 50s to mid 50s, near 70 by Saturday. Syracuse and Water town set notable cold readings as NE cooler air prevails.
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Barbie Nazi war crimes trial in Lyon courtroom
Klaus Barbie, former Gestapo chief in Lyon, declines to summarize Nazism in two words as court reads charges of crimes against humanity. The 73 year old, in handcuffs, faces trial for torture and deportations. verdict could be life in prison if convicted.
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Shamir Refuses Peres Call to End Coalition
In Jerusalem Foreign Minister Shimon Peres urged Yitzhak Shamir to dissolve the coalition after a deadlocked cabinet balked at a Middle East peace conference. Shamir rejected the request saying the unity government must continue to govern. Both leaders called emergency meetings with party colleagues as the Likud Labor partnership faced its deepest crisis.
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Weather snapshot across upstate New York regions
The Buffalo, Olean Jamestown, Rochester, Elmira Corning, Oswego Watertown, Syracuse Auburn, Utica Rome, Binghamton areas report clear conditions with patchy fog or early clouds. Lows mainly 40s, highs 70s to mid 70s, Thursday turning sunny then breezy with increasing clouds. Kept cool nights and light winds in several zones.
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Night and Thursday Weather Outlook Across Regions
Flood of mixed weather notes for districts including Lake Georges Adirondacks Champlain Valley Albany Catskills and New York City area. Clear cool nights with lows near 40, Thursday breezy sunny afternoons in the mid 70s to low 80s.
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South Africa orders firms to end mixed housing ties
The government warned that both domestic and many American firms housing black workers in white districts violate the Group Areas Act. Officials said there are no exceptions and property could be confiscated for evictions. Zulu leader Buthelezi demanded parity for blacks in Parliament as reform moves stall.
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Corrections policy note from Herald Journal staff
Herald Journal advises readers of its corrections policy and invites feedback on factual inaccuracies. It provides a contact number 470 0011 for reporting mistakes and emphasizes a commitment to full fair and accurate coverage.
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Syracuse Weather Summary Teaches Historic Temperature Trends
Syracuse records show high 73 and low 40 Tuesday with a 84 degree high in 1944 and 30 degree low in 1941. Normal highs 67 and normals 45. Precipitation Tuesday 0.08 inch, annual 8.91 inches. yesterday 1.29 inch in 1914, today 0.66 inch in 1964. Surface winds south to southeast around 10 mph, winds aloft vary with height up to 25,000 feet.
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Boaters Forecast and Flood Safety Advisory
Lake Ontario and St Lawrence forecasts show southerly winds 10 20 knots with waves 2 4 feet tonight and Thursday. Water temps near Rochester at 5C. Lake Erie fair, winds 10 20 knots south tonight and Thursday, waves 1 3 feet. National Weather Service flood safety steps urge moving to higher ground, avoiding flooded areas and swift currents, and not driving through water covered roads or bridges.
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