Guatemala abolishes secret courts after coup
Guatemala's new ruler General Oscar Mejia Victores abolished the secret military courts of ousted President Efrain Rios Montt and vowed to fight leftist subversion while ending religious influence. Mejia, a Roman Catholic defense minister, led a rapid coup ending Montt's regime after a palace shootout. security sources say Montt is held at a house in the capital. The nine point program echoes Montt era goals but promises to speed electoral processes and respect local faith traditions.
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Guatemalan coup ousts Rios Montt in second power shift
In Guatemala City gunfire shattered the morning as three pools of blood lay in a commercial arcade opposite the national palace during a coup that toppled President Efrain Rios Montt. Gen Oscar Mejia took power amid a volatile 19 month upheaval, with many Guatemalans hoping for change despite distrust of military promises.
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U S reaction to Guatemala coup stays cautious
U S officials including Vice President Bush urged patience as Guatemala’s Gen Mejia Victores seized the presidency from Efrain Rios Montt. Washington vowed no policy change yet and welcomed steps toward elections and democratic reform while noting no confirmed deaths.
Syracuse Forecast: Clear and cool Tonight and Tomorrow
The forecast calls for a clear and cool night with temperatures near 45 to 50 degrees, followed by sunny conditions tomorrow with a high around 70 to 75. An extended outlook shows scattered showers possible through Friday, with overnight lows mid-50s and daytime highs mid-70s.
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Heat Wave Breaks as Cooler Air Moves Into Central New York
After a scorching period, Central New York enjoys highs in the 70s and overnight lows near 50 with clear skies. A few rural areas may dip into the upper 40s tonight while tomorrow stays sunny in the 70s. Nationally, severe heat broke across many cities, with record highs in New York, Boston and Washington, and storms and strong winds in parts of New York State.
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Degree days and bills show weather cost gaps
Compare monthly air conditioning bills with degree days to spot nonweather factors. For instance, July 1983 may have fewer degree days than July 1982 yet higher costs, signaling insulation issues or utility rate changes. Names listed appear as placeholders and do not alter the main point of the note.
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