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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1997
Page
3
A north Philadelphia rowhouse fire killed three women and two children early today. Police cited fire officials saying the blaze, controllable in 20 minutes, may have been started by a firebomb or flammable liquid poured through the front window. Homicide detective Aban Brooks would not confirm foul play, calling it a possibility.
In Bogota New Jersey a 10 year old boy returning from school found his father Rajesh Kalsaria and two other men tied gagged and shot inside the house. Prosecutor William H Schmidt said the three men of Indian descent were dead around 3 pm with unknown relationships among them. Relatives noted Kalsaria owned a convenience store in Nanuet New York and recently entered the Manhattan diamond business.
James Brady and Sarah Brady endorsed Democrat Don Beyer in Alexandria praising his support for Virginia gun control laws. Charlton Heston campaigned for Republican Jim Gilmore statewide while polls showed Gilmore extending his lead over Beyer as November nears.
Carolann Pollard, 40, a day care provider, was sentenced to 55 years after poisoning her husband James Pollard with lead powder for eight months and shooting him after his hospitalization. She had first claimed an intruder killed him outside their Federalsburg home in July 1996, later admitting the killing as self defense amid alleged abuse. Prosecutors allege greed drove the crime, including forged mortgage life insurance and a will.
A 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling lets Cincinnati keep a 1993 charter amendment banning enforcement of laws ending bias based on sexual orientation. The Supreme Court ordered re study after a Colorado ruling, drawing sharp reactions from counsel for both sides.
Dr. Bruce Steir, 66, a California physician with prior disciplinary history, is charged with murder after state regulators found he punctured a uterus during an abortion that led to Sharon Hamp tion's death. He was arrested in San Francisco on $250,000 bail, facing potential 15 years to life if convicted.
In Las Vegas, 13-year-old John Episioco was shot in the back while walking his sister Sherry to kindergarten. Police suspect retaliation for his prior testimony against a gang member. The family keeps Sherry away from doors amid fears for her safety.
In Trenton New Jersey Libertarian Murray Sabrin gains poll support as a spoiler candidate threatening Gov. Christie Whitman. Whitman labels him nutty and dangerous while focusing on McGreevey attacks. Sabrin finances campaigns and debates funding, opposing abortion and certain Whitman policies.
Exxon chairman Lee R. Raymond urged developing nations at the World Petroleum Congress in Beijing to resist Clinton’s efforts to curb global warming. White House spokesman McCurry said executives may speak freely but called the remarks short sighted. Raymond warned that slowing climate policies could hinder growth, noting poverty drives environmental problems.
Clinton seeks binding emission limits from China and other developing countries as world leaders prepare for a Kyoto treaty. Target ranges for the United States Japan Europe and island states are outlined with 1990 benchmarks and future reduction timelines. Jiang Zemin to be urged during his US visit.
Solvay officials warn of possible officer exodus after merger talks. City backup, shifts in coverage, and recruitment challenges risk leaving the village short on police protection. Jurisdictional changes could threaten current staffing and budget savings.
The Herald's Journal reports two biologists from the University of North Carolina claim bird wings align with humans middle three fingers, challenging the view that birds evolved from dinosaur forelimbs. A Science note cites contrasting expert views and cites a critic from University of Wales recognizing the shift in the dinosaur origin orthodoxy.
Wendy Shepard Kochylas, a 32 year old former worker at Heisei Minerals Corp, says she was fired after revealing a brain tumor. The EEOC says the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and filed suit in Manhattan federal court seeking a settlement.
Hillary Rodham Clinton marks her 50th birthday with two days of Chicago festivities. She will join Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday morning for an appearance seen as a solo celebration by the first lady, who says turning 50 is a bemusing milestone.
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