April Preview From Mild Overnight Temps and Strong Winds
The first of April opens under mild overnight temperatures and strong southerly winds. March proved warmer than normal and drier, with an average of 36.4 degrees, and a high of 79 and a low of 10 on notable dates. Precipitation totaled 1.61 inches, snow in Central New York reached 10.6 inches, sunshine was just 35 percent. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a cold front and possible showers, low near 40. Tomorrow will bring sunny periods, cooler highs near 50, and south winds 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts and a 30 percent tonight, 20 percent tomorrow rain chances.
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Miners spurn pact as strike looms in soft coal
Washington AP reports miners rejected a proposed contract with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association by a two to one margin. The deal would have paid up to 111 dollars a day and ended a brief recent walkout, but unions said rank-and-file members voted against it while three-fourths of ballots were counted.
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Washington
Albany votes to require voting in four year cycle
Gov Hugh Carey signs a bill tightening voter registration rules in New York. A resident must vote at least once every four years to remain registered, replacing the prior two year requirement for automatic cancellation.
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Hugh Carey
Winning number in New York daily game reported
The winning number drawn in New York state daily numbers game last night was 6 46.
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New York
Today’s features today’s chuckle good news on inflation front
A lighthearted note highlights that nickel candy bars remain a quarter despite inflation pressures. It casts a cheerful outlook on everyday prices and consumer optimism.
Reagan walks and conducts business from hospital suite
President Reagan, out of intensive care at George Washington University Hospital, walks and handles White House affairs in a hospital suite. Officials say he slept well, watched the Oscars, and is directing a “full-time office” as doctors report improving vital signs and manageable pain. Brady remains in critical condition but improving. other injured aides show progress.
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Secret Service
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Washington Hospital Center
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Jim
Hinckley Letter Reveals I Want To Do It For You
An infatuated John W Hinckley Jr accused of shooting Ronald Reagan described his plans in a letter to 18 year old actress Jodie Foster who starred in a film about a plot to kill a political candidate The letter, never mailed, showed an I dont care what happens to me mindset and was described by four unnamed congressional and Justice Department sources. Foster played a pre teen prostitute in Fax Driver a film about a New York cab driver obsessed with guns and political assassination.
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New York
Brady Regains Speech and Movement After Reagan Shooting
White House spokesman James Brady, critically wounded in the Reagan assassination attempt, shows improvement moving all limbs and may sit up soon. Doctors describe cautious optimism as Brady can speak and see, with timely recovery possible and little permanent impairment expected. Police pursue motives while investigators examine a possible link to John Hinckley Jr and letters to actress Jodi Foster.
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George Washington University Hospital
Hinckley Placed Among Press Ahead of Reagan Exit
Washington witnesses say John Hinckley Jr. acted boisterously near the press area before Reagan left the Washington Hilton. Secret Service investigates potential security lapses while Hinckley remains jailed without bail.
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