NYC health chief proposes clean needle program in city
New York Health Commissioner Dr. David J. Sencer urged Mayor Ed Koch to allow trade of sterile needles at city treatment centers and stop police arresting needle holders to combat AIDS. He called for broader needle sale law changes and swift action, noting AIDS risk among 200,000 heroin users in the city.
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Apple for the teacher idea returns as Syracuse schools reopen
Salem Hyde Elementary welcomed 530 pupils on opening day with colorful signs and personalized desks. John Ciera teaches 12 learning disabled students using apples and peanut butter as icebreakers to ease nerves. Onondaga County enrollment rises to over 60 750 with Syracuse District expecting up to 300 new elementary registrations. Suburban schools see lighter gains as administrators address staffing and program pressures amid the Regents Action Plan discussions.
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Sikh militants kill Delhi council member and bodyguard
In New Delhi three Sikh terrorists killed Arjun Dass, 45, a Delhi Metropolitan Council member, and his bodyguard, wounding seven others. Police say assailants shouted against elections and support for a separate Sikh nation. Authorities cordon off the Lakshmibai Nagar area as suspects flee.
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Duluth Bears Prompt 24 Hour Hotline After Rooftop Invasion
A flood of calls to the Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau hotline last week reported roaming bears near residences. One caller described a 400-pound bear arguing with a dog behind a kennel fence, another said a bear entered a fenced backyard and could not exit.
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Hazy Tonight With Scattered Showers Likely
A fragmented weather note predicts hazy conditions with a chance of showers tonight. Low temperatures vary, while high readings appear unclear. The page lists sections including business, classifieds, comics, editorials, entertainment, fashion, features, and obituaries among others. The ad and contact numbers hint at a local newspaper layout with lifestyle and sports content.
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Beirut’s symphony of fire haunts weary Lebanon
In Beirut and across Lebanon a decade of civil strife fuels nightly clashes between Christian and Moslem factions. The fighting, described as a “symphony” of shells and gunfire, has left tens of thousands dead or wounded. Militias terrorize, civilians endure, and the line between combatant and civilian blurs amid political shelling and pervasive fear.
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