30 Apr 1984
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1984
Page
1
Report notes Salvadoran migrants paid about $600 to smugglers and were traveling through the United States when the accident occurred on a trestle. An engineer halted the train after the collision, and authorities detained a number of individuals in connection with the incident.
In the Israeli occupied West Bank region security forces pursue individuals blamed for anti Arab violence amid a tense mood. The report notes clashes at a bus stop and ongoing police activity as authorities seek to curb violence.
EARLVILLE A 2 year old girl was stabbed to death Sunday morning in a wooded area near her home. Family friend Barry Sprague 19 charged with second degree murder and first degree burglary. Autopsy pending. investigators believe the break in was planned. The girl's mother Nancy Ecker 32 said Sprague was a family friend who visited regularly. Police seek exact time of the slaying.
Watertown fire chief says a pre dawn blaze at Seaway Shopping Plaza outside the city destroyed at least four stores and seriously damaged about a dozen more. The fire, started at a beauty salon, drew crews from 15 companies and caused over 2 million dollars in damage. Four firefighters were injured lightly. Arson investigators were at the scene as winds fueled flames and the center was brought under control by 8 30 am.
Five masked gunmen burst into Venice's Lido beach casino at 2:40 a.m. forcing staff to lie on the floor and escaping with an estimated 2.5 billion lire about 1.5 million dollars. Investigators believe a sixth member waited outside while the gang used a launch to flee. Casino manager Marcello Baretton said the loss is insured and funds should be recovered.
Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson ordered the clemency grant for John Irpino revoked after deputies questioned his mobility and activity since release. Irpino, who was paralyzed from a 1982 fall, was seen walking, driving, and strolling town stores, prompting Deerfield police to doubt his claimed disability and his past narcotics dealing, with authorities citing new evidence for a Prisoner Review Board review.
President Reagan spoke at Fudan University in Shanghai during his six day state visit, denouncing the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and praising US China cooperation. The broadcast marked the first live Reagan address permitted by China, drawing applause from students and faculty.
A Sunday tornado smashed Mannford Oklahoma killing one person and injuring nearly 30, mostly worshippers in churches. It also damaged three schools and cut power and water, while a second twister hit New Prue injuring about 20. Power and water safety fears persisted as National Guard patrolled the devastated streets.
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