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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1985

Page

2

Seven die in crash on way to concert near stadium

Seven youths headed to a Bruce Springsteen show were killed when a city bus collided with a car a half mile from Soldier Field. Sixty passengers were injured. many treated at the scene. Driver David Johnson, 47, of University Park, faced reckless homicide and traffic charges.

Chicago Bruce Springsteen Jim Morrison Chicago Fire Dpartment Chicago Transit Authority David Johnson University Park Terry Levin Cook County

FDA Seeks Ban on Six Sulfite Preservatives

The FDA proposed banning six sulfite preservatives in fresh fruits and vegetables after linking them to at least 13 deaths since 1983. The rule, awaiting public comment, would affect markets and restaurants but not other sulfite-containing foods like frozen potatoes seafood dried fruit wine and beer.

Washington Food and Drug Administration FDA Office of Management and Budget

Meese approves grant for battered women aid

The Justice Department approved a $293,904 grant to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence after conservative lawmakers delayed and questioned funding for an organization with pro lesbian elements. Attorney General Edwin Meese III gave final approval.

Washington Justice Department Congress Edwin Meese III National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Reagan Meese Lois Haight Herrington

Black leader may be freed amid Durban violence

In Durban South Africa violence pits blacks against Indians as 800 hurt and Gandhi memorabilia looted. Indian vigilantes and Zulu followers patrol townships to curb attacks while the United Democratic Front blames opportunistic elements for the unrest.

Gandhi Africa Durban Natal South Africa Daily News Gatsha Buthelezi United Democratic Front

Wallace Happy To Be Home After Pain Relief Surgery

Alabama Governor George Wallace, paralyzed since the 1972 assassination attempt, said he was smiling as he prepared to leave Swedish Medical Center Englewood Colorado after dorsal root entry zone surgery to relieve chronic pain. Wallace, 65, had been hospitalized since the operation July 27. In Louisville Kentucky, William Schroeder prepares to leave Humana Hospital Audubon a halfway house 259 days after receiving an artificial heart and following a second stroke in a period of months.

Wallace Alabama George Wallace Swedish Medical Center Englewood Colo William Schroeder Humana Hospital Audubon Louisville Schroeder

Correction note lists recruit from Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office

Herald-Journal urges readers to report factual inaccuracies and provides a contact number. A Friday ceremony at the Civic Center swore in Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department recruit Jeff Domachowski, 23, of Syracuse. the story had omitted his name.

Herald-Journal Onondaga County Sheriff's Department John C. Dillon Jeff Domachowski Syracuse Civic Center

Cuomo signs bill to curb cigarette price wars in New York

Gov. Mario Cuomo signed a bill to deter wholesale and retail price wars by establishing minimum price marks for cigarettes. Minimums will set about 10.60 per carton in New York City and 9.63 elsewhere, with fees and taxes shaping the final retail price. The measure aims to curb out of state predatory pricing and protect local distributors. The law also enacts dental malpractice rule changes, overweight vehicle fines, and a fishing vessel tax exemption in NYC.

Albany Mario Cuomo New York Cuomo New York City State Department of Taxation and Finance Cig Tax Department Karl Felsen Felsen

Rockets Hit Gemayel Palace in Beirut Combat

Beir ut Lebanon two rockets slammed into President Amin Gemayels palace in suburban Beirut during clashes along the Christian Moslem Green Line. Nine people died and 41 wounded in the fighting, but there were no casualties at the palace. Gemayel was at his summer residence northeast of Beirut.

Beirut Lebanon Amin Gamayel Gemayel

Londonderry clashes flare as police attacked

In Londonderry, Northern Ireland, Catholic youths backed by a visiting American IRA supporter bombarded police with gasoline bombs and rocks in the Bogside. Eight officers were injured. five arrests were made as plastic bullets were used to disperse crowds. Protestants in another city area attacked police amid march tensions.

Londonderry Northern Ireland Eigh Bogside Martin Galvin Irish Republican Army

Authorities shift search focus in Adirondacks hiker disappearance

State officials say they will change the search focus for John E. Bishop, a 30 year old Bronx man last seen after an 11 mile trek in the Adirondacks. Spokesman Chuck Bassett notes authorities will concentrate on rock formations in the High Peaks area where Bishop disappeared, suggesting he may have been rock climbing.

Keene Bronx Adirondacks State Department of Environmental Conservation Chuck Bassett John E. Bishop High Peaks Bishop

Educator pleads guilty to sex charge in 12-year-old case

ALBANY Officials say Alvin P. Lierheimer 61 assistant commissioner for higher education services pleaded guilty to second degree sexual abuse after a 12-year-old reported the abuse following a Spiderman comic urging children to report abuse. Lierheimer earned 73029 yearly and plans to retire after notifying Education Commissioner Gordon Ambach. In Corning, Judge Donald G Purple Jr will decide next week if the state’s move to close Bethesda Community Hospital is justified citing 120 medication errors in six months and a prior temporary restraining order.

Albany State Education Department Alvin P. Lierheimer Higher Education Services Lierheimer Joseph Harris Gordon Ambach Bethesda Hospital Corning State Supreme Court Donald G Purple Jr Hornell Bethesda Community Hospital Purple Steuben County John Finnerty

State checks fish kill near Canandaigua winery

State inspectors from the Department of Environmental Conservation will visit Canandaigua Wine Co today to determine what substance allegedly escaped from the plant and caused about 2000 fish to die in Sucker Brook. Spokesman Chuck Bassett said the fish, mostly bullheads suckers and bass, died Friday from oxygen depletion after the substance released Thursday began decomposing.

Canandaigua Canandaigua Wine Co Sucker Brook State Department of Environmental Conservation Chuck Bassett

Student charged in two bank robberies

A 21 year old aeronautical engineering student at Dowling College in Oakdale Steven Hazel pleaded innocent and was held on $200 000 bail after being charged with robbing Citibank Bay Shore 2000 on January 31 and Chemical Bank Huntington 1135 on March 26. The report also notes the Albany Daily Number lottery result 030 and Win Four 9163.

New York Steven Hazel Dowling College Oakdale Long Island First District Hauppauge Suffolk County Citibank Bay Shore Chemical Bank Huntington

Weather Outlook Dominates Weekend Forecast Across States

Cloudy tonight with a low in the mid 60s. Sunday brings possible morning showers in New Mexico Colorado and Montana, then sunny elsewhere with highs near 80. A cool air mass moves through the region while most of the nation remains mostly fair.

New Mexico Colorado Montana Rest

Weather data broadcast updates from NOAA frequency 162.550 MHz

A weather bulletin reports cloudy periods tonight after a hot day with a low in the mid 60s and winds 5 to 15 mph. Sunday brings a 30 percent chance of morning showers with possible thunderstorms, followed by sunny afternoon and cooler air. Monday outlook is partly sunny with a low 55 to 60 and a high near 80.

National Weather Service Nebraska North Platte Omaha Upper Great Lakes Ohio Valley Kansas Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Wausau Wis

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