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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1982
Page
1
A Hancock Airport forecaster says tomorrow and the rest of the week will be mild with a low near 60 and a high around 80. A 30 percent chance of a brief shower is noted. The extended outlook shows mid-50s nights and 70s days from Wednesday through Friday with possible rain Thursday and partly cloudy skies Friday.
New York lottery officials announced a second $5 million Lotto jackpot winner in less than a week. The unnamed winner matched 28 4 34 8 13 and 36 at a Manhattan newsstand last week and has not yet claimed the prize. Lottery spokesman George Yamin said they are awaiting the winner to come forward.
New York markets rose broadly at mid day with heavy trading as investors reacted to a prime lending rate cut and the Federal Reserve easing money access. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 9.61 points to reach 66 at noon, after Friday's 11.13 point rise following eight sessions of declines totaling 45.19 points.
Albany AP reports the daily numbers drawing yesterday produced the winning number 058. The result confirms a local winner in the state's daily game, with details on prize level and payout pending official confirmation.
The note playfully imagines a blend of danger and fortune by wondering if crossing poison ivy with four leaf clovers could create a rare lucky plant. It ponders luck versus risk in a whimsical, speculative tone.
President Reagan plans an Oval Office address at 8 p.m. to sell a 98.3 billion tax bill, saying the package is vital to the economy. He lobbied 35 Republican lawmakers at Camp David, while officials admit votes are tight and some congressmen remain undecided. The proposal would raise cigarette taxes, boost taxes on phone service and high medical bills, and require tax withholding on interest and dividends.
The $98.3 billion tax bill faces uncertain support as the House and Senate prepare to vote under White House pressure. Administration officials expect victory by week’s end, with conservatives challenging the rise. The measure splits the increase between business and individuals and includes new withholding on interest and dividends. It also pairs $15.2 billion in spending cuts with the tax hike, aiming to curb deficits and lower interest rates. Health care aid would be reduced, affects Medicare reimbursements, and raises premiums for supplementary plans scheduled to start July 1 and one year later.
United Press International reports Palestinian guerrillas trapped in west Beirut could begin leaving the city by week’s end under Philip Habib’s negotiated plan. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Wazzan said the cabinet will meet to finalize evac details for 7,000 to 9,000 PLO fighters and seek multinational peacekeeping troops.
Pittsburgh AP report details Ron Zaffato using a lucky Pirates cap to outsmart a top chess computer in a humans vs machines match. After day one humans led 2 0 as experts faced nods to CMU and Pitt AI events.
In West Bend Wisconsin Franz Steinbach owner of the Binker Bar and Restaurant unveiled a plan to set a Guinness World Record with a gin and tonic across a 15 foot pool. The concoction used four tons of ice and 500 gallons of alcohol poured in from a tank truck, with the drink mixed for two hours as part of the stunt.
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