County to compensate former worker for cancer linked to office
The Metro Edition reports a county will compensate a former government employee for cancer treatment tied to their work in a county office. Separate notes indicate Democratic Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver weighs a run for governor with a late November decision, and Eric Salisbury, ex Nedron fire chief, seeks to restore his reputation after a drug arrest.
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Weather outlook and showers for several days
The forecast covers Friday night through Tuesday with showers likely on several days. Temps range from the mid 40s to mid 60s with cool, breezy, and windy conditions expected. The notice appears in the Business Case Classified section alongside editorials.
Company ordered to remove 325 tons of strawberries
A federal judge ordered Andrew & Williamson Sales Co. to retrieve about 650,000 pounds of frozen strawberries from 16 states and the District of Columbia within 60 days after an outbreak of hepatitis A in Michigan schoolchildren traced to their fruit. If recovered, heat treatment allows use in cooked products. otherwise, berries will be destroyed. The company and its former president face indictment for misrepresenting the source.
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Israelis tighten security over Jerusalem tensions
Israeli security forces patrolled near Muslim holy sites to deter Palestinian protests after a decision to allow a Jewish presence in eastern Jerusalem. Hundreds of officers closed streets and checked IDs at roadblocks as tension rose over settlers backed by Irving Moskowitz. Prime Minister Netanyahu hoped to quell unrest, while Palestinians denounced the arrangement as capitulation.
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John Berry Show Cancelled At Murray Civic Center
Promoter Bob Pornbeck announced the country show by John Berry at Murray Civic Center is canceled with 250 tickets sold. Ticket holders can obtain refunds at the point of purchase per staff writer Mark Biatczat.
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John Herry
Murray Civic Center
Bob Pornbeck
Germans unveil new zeppelin to revive airship era
In Friedrichshafen Germany a new generation zeppelin completed a 45 minute maiden flight watched by thousands. The airship uses nonflammable helium and targets short tourist trips and research rather than long voyages.
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Friedrichshafen
New Jersey
Great American Smokeout Aids Quitting Effort In 1996
The 1996 Great American Smokeout spurred more smokers to quit or cut back. CDC reports 26 percent of those surveyed last November 21 reduced their smoking with support from nicotine gum and patch programs. The survey reflects health officials’ coordinated promotional efforts.
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CBS revamps news staff after Princess Diana coverage lapse
CBS creates a bulletin center to have a correspondent producer and technician in the newsroom 24 seven after criticism for slow reporting on Princess Diana death. Andrew Heyward announced the plan at a news directors meeting and apologized by letter. Affiliates will receive early alerts via a new computer system and more executives will be cleared to interrupt programming for breaking news. The move aims to restore CBS News’s standing after a survey rated it fourth behind NBC ABC and CNN.
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Turner donates 1 billion to United Nations
Ted Turner announces a 1 billion gift to the United Nations at a Manhattan dinner, creating a not for profit foundation to aid refugees and children, clear land mines, and fight disease. He urges other wealthy donors to follow and asks the U.S. to pay back 15 billion in UN dues.
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Cable
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Turner
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Council On Foreign Relations
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Local Syracuse Firms Grow and Team Up in Threefold Rise
Mark Russell and Associates, a ten year old ad agency, reports rapid growth tripling its size over three years. MALT am and Syracuse businesspeople convened to share tips and gain a competitive edge. Crouse Hospital joined six Upstate hospitals to pursue cost savings and improved service. Former SU lacrosse star Paul Gait signs with the Syracuse lacrosse team. Oswego girls swim team remains undefeated with a 21st straight dual meet win this season.
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Mark Russell Ad Agency
Mark Russell and Associates
Oswego
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