Syracuse hosts lavish party for Congel empire
In Syracuse two weeks after planning a 500 guest buffet, Bob Conger organizes a grand event for up to 1100 guests, including a four course meal of poached salmon and veal, at Carousel Center and Bonwit Teller aisles. Rich socialites buy $2000 dresses as the city buzzes.
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Chuck
Neal Pascale
Salt Potato
Syracuse
Bob Conger
Robert Congel
Carousel Center
Bonwit Teller
Pascale
Page
Historic SU Penn State rivalry ends after 68 games
The piece previews a final contest between Syracuse Orangemen and Penn State Nittany Lions, a long Eastern football rivalry ending soon. It recalls past clashes featuring Basilio Robinson use and Archbold Stadium, Manley Field House, and the shift to new venues. The author questions blame for the series demise and notes a national audience watching.
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Basilio
Robinson
Schayes
Russell
Brown
Huff
Nats
76Ers
Archbold Stadium
Carrier Dome
Manley Field House
Syracuse
Penn State
Warren Harding
White House
Orangemen
Nittany Lions
Lions
Antarctic ozone hole worsens scientists warn
Scientists report a severe Antarctic ozone hole forming for a second year. NOAA and NASA say depletion rivals 1987 and 1989, raising global health and crop concerns as chlorofluorocarbons continue to erode the stratospheric ozone protecting Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
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Earth
Antarctica
Antarctic
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
PLO pushes own UN resolution amid Iraq coalition strains
The Palestine Liberation Organization pushes a Security Council resolution condemning Israel in reaction to Monday’s deadly Israeli forces action. The United States threatens a veto and seeks a broader measure condemning Palestinian rock throwing while limiting a U.N. mission. Diplomatic concerns warn the move could undermine global unity on Kuwait. Britain France and others caution against weakening the stance on Iraq. The PLO has not asked for a vote on its pending resolution.
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United Nations
Palestine Liberation Organization
Iraq
Security Council
Israel
Washington
PLO
U.N
United States
Jerusalem
Britain
France
Canada
Kuwait
More embassies in Kuwait close
An Egyptian official was killed by gunmen triggering closures of additional embassies in Kuwait. Security forces cordon the area as investigations begin.
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Kuwait
Murder charge shadows simple Ward farm life in Vernon
Delbert Ward, farmer, faces a second degree murder indictment for allegedly suffocating his brother William in June. Neighbors mostly support Delbert’s claim that William died naturally. A county grand jury handed down the Aug. 3 indictment as Delbert awaits trial likely early next year.
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Leland Fanning
Sigcauridge
Madison County
Johnson Road
Delbert Ward
Leland
Delbert
Burton
Vernon
Ranger
William
Bill
Siloam
Wampsville
Munnsville
Ralph Cognetti
Syracuse
Students pledge to help unborn at Catholic school
Lorain Catholic High School added the phrase the born and the unborn to the Pledge of Allegiance reflecting its anti abortion stance. About 400 students in Lorain, 35 miles west of Cleveland, report some feel pressured to recite it while others defend the stance.
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Lorain
Ohio
Lorain Catholic High School
Cleveland
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