21 Nov 1994
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1994
Page
1
A fragmented page lists cloudy windy weather with showers and snow showers for several days. It mentions TV programming and music, notably James Taylor. A political note questions tax relief potential and mentions CTS Corp. settling with stockholders. A sports line hints at a must win game for the Orangemen against West Virginia.
Chancellor Emeritus Melvin A. Eggers, who led Syracuse University for two decades and oversaw growth including Carrier Dome, died Sunday at home in DeWitt at age 78. He valued people, mentored future leaders, and even managed the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra during its 1990s financial troubles.
Melvin Eggers arrived at Syracuse University in 1950 to teach economics. Named chancellor in 1971, he led 20 years of growth and change while keeping close ties to Syracuse and the university.
Anselme Lapointe and his wife Claire comfort each other after a burning train collision at Brighton Ontario high school. A first class car behind the engine was sprayed with burning fuel when the train struck an object at about 6 20 pm puncturing the diesel tank. Dozens of passengers were injured in what police suspect was vandalism on the VIA train carrying more than 400 passengers.
About 30 NATO warplanes bombed the Udbina airfield in Serb held Croatia used to attack a Bosnian safe area. The attack involved United States Britain France and the Netherlands and followed a UN request. No casualties or damage report were issued.
A U S Census Bureau report released today shows Hispanics surpassing young blacks in high school graduation but blacks still lag whites and Hispanics in college enrollment. Reginald Wilson of the American Council on Education notes context for the 18 to 24 group amid rising overall black college enrollment by 1992.
UsAir announces a two point plan to boost safety after five fatal accidents in five years. PAC Aviation will audit safety practices while the firm’s access to records is expanded. Retired Gen Robert Oaks will lead corporate safety and regulatory compliance. Travelers reported unusual noises before a Pittsburgh crash that killed 132.
Rock star David Crosby received a liver transplant in a seven hour operation at UCLA Medical Center on Sunday after his liver failed due to damage from drug use. Crosby remains in conservative condition under hospital care as he recovers from the transplant, with a hospital spokesman noting this is a normal stage for transplant patients.
The Japanese Foreign Ministry apologized for delaying the declaration of war before the December 7 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Declassified documents show officials blundered in notifying allied powers and the timing caused alarm as Japan began hostilities in the Pacific.
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