09 Aug 1983
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1983
Page
1
The coup that installed Gen Oscar Mejia overthrew Efrain Rios Montt marking Guatemala's second forceful power transfer in 17 months and continuing a turbulent political era.
Mark Bissell, 31, owner of Specialty Pools in Liverpool, was arrested by the county Sheriff's Department for a swim pool scam in which backyards were left with holes after pools were promised. He faces Louisiana charges and a local appearance before County Court Judge Patrick Cunningham, with a one month deadline set to settle the out-of-state case. his attorney said efforts will be made to resolve the Louisiana matter. Bissell was released on his own recognizance and plans to return to Louisiana. another court appearance is scheduled in state Supreme Court.
An explosion at Cortland Asphalt Co in Homer near Springs Crossings killed one man and injured two others while they performed electrical repairs near a 50 foot silo full of oil based emulsion. The blast spread solvents, hazard vapors and a thousand gallons of material across the parking area.
Libyan officials warned of a war of self defense against Chad if U S plans to use Chad as a platform to attack Libya materialize. The regime accused Western powers of arming Chad’s government to curb Libyan influence while US AWACS and RC 135 aircraft maneuvered in the region.
Former Kansas City anchorwoman Chris Craft, 38, awarded 375000 compensatory and 125000 punitive damages after jurors found Metromedia Inc. guilty of fraud for hiring her due to appearance. Female broadcasters hail verdict as a win and a sign of shifting standards, while executives warn of industry impact.
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