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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1997
Page
1
Derby winner Silver Charm captures the Preakness at the wire in a dramatic stretch run. Travel, music, cruises, and the arts highlight a Connecticut weekend for fans seeking variety.
A mixed daily weather outlook lists sunshine, showers, and mild to cool temperatures across the week with highs mostly in the 60s and 70s. Local features include Sotheby’s sale items, profiles, outdoor recreation guides, fashion advice, and commentary on employment and economy in Central New York.
Syracuse University survives a tight contest with Loyola 13-12 to reach the NCAA lacrosse semifinals while the Houston Rockets eliminate the Seattle Sonics with a 96-91 playoff victory.
Robert Gavin profiles Patrick Knowlton, a Central New York native living in Washington who driven by a broken relationship became entangled in the Vincent Foster investigation. His July 1993 park incident, alleged FBI pressure, and role in conspiracy circles are explored, highlighting his rise as a controversial figure in the Whitewater saga.
Central New York native Patrick Knowlton steps into the Washington DC case surrounding Deputy White House Counsel Vincent Foster. Born July 20, 1993, Knowlton weighs theories of self harm versus murder in the high profile inquiry.
A Syracuse newspaper debate argues for a dedicated children’s hospital. Proponents cite Rainbow Babies in Cleveland as a model with child centered design, while critics warn against overbuilding and duplicating services. They stress need for pediatric specialists, pediatric operating suites, and family friendly care in Central New York.
Alison Darcy Claire and Brooke Hansen, born within 17 minutes on Oct 24 1974 in San Antonio, graduated from Baylor University after 22 years as a quartet. They will move to Spain England Austria and the Netherlands to pursue further studies and new lives, with Claire hoping for anonymity.
The nation's first female B 52 pilot, 1st Lt. Kelly Flinn, 26, seeks resignation with an honorable discharge to avoid a court martial on adultery and fraternization charges. Her lawyer said the request will move upward this week. A senior official said such discharge in lieu of court martial is very rare.
Ragtag rebels march into Kishasa amid cheering crowds while Laurent Kabila proclaims victory in a bid to end Mobutu Sese Seko's 30-year dictatorship. Zairian soldiers offer little resistance as government troops retreat, looting as they go in Africa's third-largest country. A visitor recalls Congo's lost promise and resources.
Russia's aging Mir space station received a new oxygen generator during a shuttle mission. NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger returned to the United States after four months aboard Mir while Michael Foale and two new Mir crewmates prepared for continued repairs. The delivery by Atlantis went smoothly and restored a second, more reliable oxygen system after a recent failure.
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