04 Apr 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1981
Page
1
Balmy temperatures in the last days give way to a cooling trend tomorrow. Showers or thunderstorms probable tonight with a 70 percent chance. Yesterday’s 83 degree high set a local record amid a 48 degree day range and a 35 degree low. Winds SW 15 to 25 mph. Lows fall to 30s to mid 50s. highs near 50 Monday, 55 to 60 Tuesday and Wednesday.
A 15 year old Troy girl was charged as a juvenile offender with second degree murder and two counts of second degree assault in the March 8 slaying of 6 year old Charlene O'Brien in Lansingburgh. The suspect resides in Lansingburgh.
Bangkok. Prime Minister Gen Prem Tinsu lanonda returned from a provincial command post and moved to assert authority by arresting at least 150 participants in the failed coup bid. The action marks a sharp consolidation of power following the attempted seizure.
Moshe Dayan emerges from retirement to announce candidacy at the head of a new party in Israel's parliamentary elections set for June 30. A victory would mark his third major political comeback in a career that spans four Middle East wars and the historic peace with Egypt.
New York AP report notes the daily numbers drawing selected 470 as the winning number. A tax consultant warns a client that only the signature is needed on the tax return and quips that oath phrases are not necessary.
President Reagan remains mildly febrile but alert and in good spirits, telling stories and laughing as doctors report progress. A second chest tube was removed, and physicians note improved sleep and overall progress while monitoring a partially functioning left lung and potential pneumonia risk. FBI notes kept explosives angle under review as officials confirm shell details and a toxic-substance scare wound up being unfounded.
Federal ATF chief says agents informed Secret Service Monday that John Hinckley Jr bought explosive devastator bullets at a Lubbock pawn shop last October. Secret Service sought to confirm what was relayed and to whom, amid notes of possible ties to Jodie Foster obsession.
Warsaw AP reports Poland's Monday parliamentary session was delayed a week as Prime Minister Wojciech Jaruzelski, listed as temporarily indisposed, was to deliver a major speech on labor crisis developments. Reports gave no cause. UK and US officials noted increased Warsaw Pact activity and potential intervention, with Weinberger signaling a large airlift near Poland.
Republican Rep. Gary Lee of Ithaca urges against legislating by adrenaline and favors stricter enforcement of existing laws. He says a handgun ban would not stop the Reagan assassination attempt, noting the weapon was registered and easily traced after the shooting. Lee supports controlling firearm purchases under current law and deterring crime with harsher penalties. The article notes broad public support for stricter gun controls but political leaders avoid major reforms amid Reagan administration opposition and NRA influence.
After a week of disputes over a new state budget the Legislature plans a special weekend session. Gov. Hugh Carey invoked his powers to convene at noon with Assembly Speaker Stanley Fink pressing for a crisis resolution. Major gaps remain between Carey and Senate Leader Warren Anderson over Medicaid costs revenue sharing and tax issues. State payments halt pending budget enactment, with school districts hospitals and staff affected as the impasse deepens.
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