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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1997
Page
1
Mayor Rudolph Giuliani signed a task force to assess dangers from giant Macy's Thanksgiving Day balloons after a wind blown incident near the Cat in the Hat caused injuries. Four spectators were hurt and winds up to 40 mph hampered control.
Nation of Islam head Louis Farrakhan announces a three month friendship tour with planned stops in Iran Iraq Israel and countries in Central Asia China Africa Australia and South America ending in Canada in late February. He criticizes U S diplomacy and says leaders need better advisers while speaking at a Baptist church.
Linda Mesch, writer and former DJ, agreed to buy the three bedroom Big Pink house in Saugerties for 144500. She plans to turn the home into a shrine to Bob Dylan and The Band with the basement as a recording studio for non commercial musicians.
Parliament approved a measure to end hunting with hounds by large margins, 411 to 151, amid a lengthy debate and protests by blood sports supporters. The plan faces no immediate law, lacking full debate and committee review, and awaits placement on the calendar as government priorities shift under Prime Minister Tony Blair.
OPEC ministers reached a production accord in Jakarta after days of talks. The cartel will raise output to about 27.5 million barrels per day, about 10 percent above the current 25.033 million, with divisions over how big the rise should be and concerns from Iran Libya and others about price drops.
Airlines move to curb carry-on luggage with one bag limits and added rules. Northwest began one bag plus small item, United tests a Des Moines rule, American weighs cabin load checks. Passengers worry about damage while some see needed structure and FAA guidance pending.
India faces another election after the 14 party United Front government collapsed when Congress withdrew support over an ally linked to Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. BJP also seeks power while President Narayanan weighs options as parties maneuver to avoid polls.
Six people including a juvenile were arrested on ethnic intimidation and assault charges after a Thanksgiving Day beating of Shame Francis, a black woman who asked suspects if they were skinheads at a 7-Eleven in suburban Denver. Francis received facial injuries. bond set at 10,000 for adults.
Auditors found in one third of cases IRS phone agents asked only for name, address, and Social Security numbers from public sources, while others requested limited extra proof. Massachusetts drivers can now reveal only driving history with name and DOB. IRS plans stronger identity checks requiring multiple data points for high risk calls and disclosures.
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