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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1997
Page
2
Federal Judge Clarence C. Newcomer ruled that a class action seeking lifelong medical monitoring for more than 2 million Pennsylvania smokers cannot proceed as a single suit. The ruling cites too diverse interests among plaintiffs and lateness or lack of severe injury for the six named individuals.
Beaver Pa A teenager Brian Samuel 18 arranged the murder of his parents William and Tresa Samuel after his grandparents blocked money gifts. Samuel and two classmates Peter Schoonover 20 and Travis Durham 18 were convicted of first and third degree homicide and conspiracy for the April 1996 shooting at the Aliquippa home. The trio faces potential death penalty.
A driver lost control and struck children playing on a sidewalk killing a 6-year-old boy. Bystanders attacked the driver. the boy's 3-year-old sister and two other girls were injured. No names or charges were released by authorities on Friday.
About 3,000 mink escaped from Turbak Mink Ranch near Kranzburg after a 20-foot fence section was cut in an act of vandalism. Co-owner Larry Turbak and wife Kathy blamed animal rights activists. An estimated half were recaptured by midafternoon. many animals may die as domesticated animals unable to fend for themselves.
DNA from 169 young men aged 15 to 35 in Pleme Fougères did not match DNA found on Caroline Dickison, the British teenager murdered there last year. Testing will extend to men aged 36 to 60 next month. Caroline, 13, was found dead on July 18 in a village youth hostel during a school trip. Judge Van Ruymbeke may have ordered DNA tests of convicted sex offenders with no known Pleme-Fougères links. Over 400 DNA tests have been conducted including teachers and fellow pupils.
A magnitude 5.5 quake struck western Xinpang at 1:35 a.m. injuring none and causing no serious damage, per state-run Xinhua News Agency. The region had been hit earlier by a series of tremors. Local residents reported people waking in their sleep.
A senior Clinton administration official says China promised to halt anti-ship cruise missile sales to Iran. The pledge followed talks between Secretary Albright and Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen at a UN gathering in New York. The agreement framed ahead of the U.S China summit and the planned October meeting between President Clinton and President Jiang Zemin.
The United States provides evidence suggesting teenager Samuel Sheinbein, 17, a Israel citizen from Silver Spring Maryland, may be extradited to face murder charges in the United States. Israeli officials contemplate trial here if extradition fails, amid heavy US pressure and legal debates.
Actress Audra Lindley famed as Helen Roper on Three's Company died at Cedars-Sinai at age 79 from leukemia complications after three weeks in hospital. She filmed a recurring CBS role in Cybill and starred in The Ropers. She also appeared in The Relic Friends and The Mommies tribute.
Syracuse area weather data include pollen and mold reports, 10 minute severe weather updates, time and temperature from Clinton Square, plus forecasts from WIXT Channel 9. Access via codes 2468 9090 9091 2445 2600 and online at syracuse.com with Nexrad links.
About 2000 mourners gathered at Fath Presbyterian Church in Aurora to honor John Denver, later celebrated for his life as Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. The event included two hours of eulogies from relatives, friends, and Colorado figures, with notable attendees and a televised service. Many attendees recalled his unbounded heart, while speakers noted his songs and impact on fans.
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