14 Apr 1984
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1984
Page
1
The shuttle's successful repair mission, though not as glamorous as a moon landing, is hailed as a pivotal moment for the U S space program. In politics, Sen Gary Hart samples cowboy boots in a Denver shop as Western primaries approach.
Sunday through the week long series examines faiths and values with a public opinion poll, profiles on J Alan Robinson and Lisa Harrow, and features on Victorian architecture in Syracuse. Beverly Sills hosts a benefit concert for the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
FBI ties Christopher Wilder to three murders and four abductions nationwide. A 33 year old Beth S. Dodge was found dead in Ontario County while 16 year old Dawnette Wilt, kidnapped in Indiana, was found with stab wounds in Yates County. Wilt remains under care as investigators question her statements. Authorities say Wilder checked into a Syracuse motel with the girl before the Barrington sighting.
Police identify Christopher Bernard Wilder as the suspect in the Dodge abduction and death near Victor New York. He is believed to be driving a 1982 gold Pontiac Trans Am with Arkansas plates and is wanted on warrants for three murders and four disappearances. A body found near Victor confirms the deadly crime.
Israeli troops stormed a hijacked bus near Ashdod after a 10 hour siege, killing four Arab terrorists and freeing about two dozen passengers. One 19 year old female passenger and seven others wounded. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility from Damascus.
The Reagan administration halted all Social Security disability reviews and ordered benefits restored for about 40,000 appealing cutoff cases. Margaret Heckler said the moratorium will last until Congress enacts reform and SSA adopts nationwide criteria to replace splintered policies.
Challenger astronauts led by Commander Robert Crippen and pilot Dick Seebee landed at Edwards Air Force Base California after diverting from Florida due to weather. The 98 ton shuttle touched down at 5 38 a m PST and the crew exited quickly. Honeybees aboard were used to test weightless honeycomb development with 3300 bees. 20 died. The mission STS 41 C captured and repaired the Solar Max satellite, marking a flexible and successful operation.
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