23 Apr 1984
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1984
Page
1
Eight year old Stephanie Scad ding from MelroseMass cuddles a Easter bunny at a chilly sunrise service in Boston. Prosecutors seek death as the sentence for Lemuel Smith Convicted in the murder of prison guard Donna Payant.
An environmental group reports acid rain falling across the United States, with Pennsylvania experiencing the heaviest pollution though the problem is widespread beyond the Northeast.
A Justice Department study finds about 450000 people sustain injuries from family violence annually. Women and the poor are noted as the most frequent victims in the analysis. Editorial questions Governor Cuomo's plan for a 14th state medical school to boost minority inclusion, suggesting cheaper, effective alternatives.
Metro section reports Councilor-at-Large Bernard Mahoney argues that the Erie Basin Building problems reflect broader downtown overassessments. The story notes jury members discuss what unfolds after the jury room door closes, with byline Dick Case.
A Los Angeles hospital uses harp music to relax patients and soothe pain, offering a lifestyle feature in B5.
John E. Smith a 28 year old parolee was charged with second degree murder and weapon charges after a Sunday night shooting at the Central Village Housing apartment complex. Knight 37 from North Carolina died at Upstate Medical Center after the incident and Smith was to be arraigned in City Court.
Elizab th Bouvia a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy ended her long bid to die and asked for help to get better. After first solid food in seven months at a Tijuana motel she spoke with friends and chose medical care over euthanasia. She left Riverside General Hospital and moved to Hospital del Mar before checking into a seaside motel seeking a chance at life.
French Pasteur Institute researchers report finding the virus linked to AIDS named LAV. CDC officials caution confirmation is needed but see potential for diagnostic tests and safer blood transfusion screening. NIH and HHS plan a Washington briefing to discuss the AIDS virus role and vaccine prospects.
Libyans reportedly will evacuate their besieged London embassy next Sunday after Britain cut diplomatic ties. A Libyan spokesman, unnamed, told the Press Association the evacuation would occur on Sunday afternoon. Scotland Yard said authorities will assist but did not disclose plans. The move follows the fatal shooting of Constable Yvonne Fletcher during protests outside the embassy.
The Reagan administration endorsed Britain's move to sever diplomatic ties with Libya and set a one week deadline for evacuating the Libyan Embassy in London. Relations had soured since Libya attacked the U.S. missions in 1980 and 1981 amid terrorism allegations and Gulf of Sidra incidents.
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