Historic accord signals new peace path for Israel and PLO
In a landmark move, Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization mutually recognize each other and agree to negotiate for peace. Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat exchange formal letters committing to end violence and treat the other as a legitimate state actor.
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Israel
Palestine Liberation Organization
Deen
Bumnester
Yitzhak Fabin
Yasser Arafat
PLO
Washington
Clinton
Cleveland
Westcott Nation's Peaceful Legacy Lives in Syracuse Fair
Katherine Scobey profiles Syracuse's Westcott Street Cultural Fair, a second annual celebration of the neighborhood's diverse, tolerant roots. The piece recalls 1960s hippies, former coops and press ventures, and current Westcott artists and businesses, noting continued questioning of the Westcott Nation identity. The story centers on residents like Tom Cunningham, now a crafts gallery owner, and the enduring Westcott spirit.
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Syracuse
Tewehborod
Westcott Nation
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Bell Bottoms
Tom Cunningham
Salt Mound Press
Dragon's Emporium
Trinity Place
South Beech Street
Cunningham
Eureka Crafts Gallery
Armory Square
Westcott
Clinton offers U S aid to secure Mideast peace
President Clinton praised the Israel Palestinian peace deal and said the United States would aid the effort. He welcomed the mutual recognition of the PLO and Israel and planned to resume relations with the PLO after a Rose Garden ceremony was postponed due to Rabin awaiting a preliminary outline.
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Clinton
U.S
Mideast
PLO
White House
Yitzhak Rabin
U.N. says helicopters fired at Somali women and children
In Mogadishu, a clash between rival Somali militias escalated as U.N. forces, under heavy fire, used Cobra helicopters to defend peacekeeping vehicles. Reports say up to 100 Somalis lay dead or wounded, with casualties including a Pakistani soldier and multiple American and Pakistani personnel.
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Somalia
United Navas
Cobra
David Tockwell
United Nations
Stockwell
Pass & Seymour Solvay Plant to Close
Pass & Seymour Legrand will shut down its Solvay factory, relocating production to Lone Island North Carolina and Texas plants. About 130 workers will stay. 265 will lose jobs as 22 aging buildings near Boyd Ave are deemed intrinsically inefficient. The move aims to cut costs amid weak construction demand.
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Syracuse
Solvay
Lone Island
North Lina
Texas
U.S
William M. Nuckols
Area Residents Eye Middle East Season for Hopea As Ingredient
Local observers say ongoing Middle East tensions shape regional outlooks and affect hopes for peace. The commentary notes sea season impacts and broader implications amid uncertain diplomacy.
Dinner To Your Door to Deliver Local Restaurant Meals
A new Syracuse service Dinner To Your Door will start Monday from East Syracuse with 20 drivers and 22 restaurant partners. Orders go to a central computer, drivers are paged, and credit card payments are processed. Additional restaurants may join by December as the firm promises 30 minute delivery.
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Syracuse
Sectronic
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