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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1981
Page
1
National Weather Service at Hancock Airport warns of a moist night with muggy conditions and periods of heavy rain possible. Showers and thunderstorms mix in with a 70 percent chance of rain tonight, then cooler, drier air tomorrow with highs near 70 and a 20 percent rain chance. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph tonight and tomorrow.
About 3,500 fans packed the New York State Fair grounds for the Syracuse Mile opening. Despite drizzle the track stayed fast with Precious Coin winning the three year old filly pace in 1:57 4/5 and pairing with Acme Freight to win the second in 2:02 1/5 for a 3 6 daily double returning 14.20.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana wrap up a two week Red Sea honeymoon cruise at Hurghada. They fished swam and dived but did not visit pyramids or Sphinx. President Sadat and Mrs Sadat arranged a state sendoff as the couple prepared to fly home to London.
The winning number drawn in New York’s daily numbers game last night is 043. The result is announced by AP with no additional prize details provided. Citizens are advised to check official notices for payout information and claim deadlines.
A reflective line notes that some individuals judge enjoyment by costly activities they cannot afford, suggesting a paradox where the thrill of spending drives the perception of a good time, while restraint is seen as lacking.
Helicopter crews sprayed 81 square miles of Western Stanislaus County as part of a broad Central Valley attack on the Mediterranean fruit fly. Six choppers operated from midnight for five hours with a seven day repeat planned, while ground traps awaited new infestations. Farmers warn of severe economic impact as state officials expand quarantines amid mounting crop risks.
Pope John Paul II appeared in public for the first time since the May assassination attempt, joking about sweating from sun and thanking the crowd of about 65,000 in St. Peter's Square. He announced a six week convalescence at Castel Gandolfo and urged visitors to return as he led a six language Angelus.
Federal authorities report no evidence linking striking air traffic controllers to fake radio commands and tower to pilot interference. An administrative law judge recommends stripping the controllers' union of bargaining authority for an illegal strike, while officials pursue penalties for any sabotage. Instances include bogus commands near La Guardia Fort Lauderdale Denver New Orleans Phoenix and a disputed go around instruction.
Secretary of State Alexander Haig traveled to California to argue before President Reagan that the Carter era decision to deploy MX missiles land based should proceed and that he opposes mounting MX missiles on aircraft. Haig aims to keep allied unity and influence Reagan’s upcoming deployment choices.
A compact rundown of a greyhound card listing dreams of quick trips and strong form. Notes cover horses like FIRST-San Fernando and Summer Lightning, with performance lines for each of ten gates, plus late exacta and trifecta plays and bankroll details from the feed bag.
At Vernon track, Railbird won at 4.00 with Never Twice second. Betrayer paid 3.80, Daily Double produced 19.00, Metropolitan Babe 4.60, Revolutionist 4.00, Seventh Exacte 20.00, True Sailor 6.40. A $6 exacta or box returned 31.00.
FIRST PACE at Syracuse Mile paid 21 208 with Precious Coin and HHerbars Belle among top finishers in 1 57.4. SECOND TROT yielded 79 858 with Acme Freight leading, Oregon and C. of Diamonds also placing as Algo starters include Lahinch and Strike Price. Daily Double 3 and 600 a.m.
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