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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1987
Page
1
Tina Saarwater, 22, recalls growing up in the neighborhood and now fears gangs of teens roaming the West Side streets. She reports nightly disturbances including drinking, drug use, broken windows, and a rock smashing into her home, moments from her young son, highlighting a winter of tension and policing concerns.
A 25 year old Eastwood woman Linda Ackers was found dead in her James Street apartment Monday. Police charged her neighbor Jennie Morton 29 with second degree murder. Morton reportedly stabbed Ackers during the attack. Officer Rod Carr of Syracuse police did not confirm a confession.
Fifty miners feared dead after an underground collapse at the SS Helena gold mine 140 miles southwest of Johannesburg. Manager Mary Maude said 42 missing miners may have been trapped in an elevator that plunged down a 4,500 foot shaft. Five injured and eight bodies found earlier, with hope the elevator may have stopped near 3,000 feet. More than 400 men were underground when the explosion occurred, with most escaping through tunnels to another shaft.
Pope John Paul I hosts closed talks with Jewish leaders at Castel Gandolfo to discuss Waldheim audience, anti semitism, and Vatican relations. Delegation says no apology is sought, aims to clear air before U S visit amid protests over Waldheim remarks.
Reports say Iraq warplanes hit two vessels off Iran's coast and bombardments hit Ahvaz and Tifahen while two Kuwaiti tankers escorted by U S warships sail in the Persian Gulf. Iran retaliates threatening further action against shipping in the gulf. A tanker near Sarak island is reported ablaze.
Governor Maria Cuomo spoke at the state fair on economic development and veterans and praised Syracuse legislators at a 16 million signing ceremony to fund two new convention centers. Assemblyman Melvin Zimmer joined County Executive John Mulroy as Cuomo noted Zimmer’s drive for Syracuse.
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