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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1982
Page
2
Dateline Aug 16 1982 reports on abortion debate coverage, Jaruzelski’s visit to Brezhnev, unions backing Cuomo, Elvis death recall, and a Mexico City brief noting black market exchange of dollars amid new controls, with banks authorized to exchange currency for foreign debts.
Salvador Jorge Blanco, 56, sworn in as the Dominican Republics fifth president since Trujillo. He succeeds Jacobo Majluta, who served as interim chief after President Antonio Guzman was found dead at the presidential palace amid reports of possible suicide linked to corruption in his administration.
United Press International reports Iraqi President Saddam Hussein warned that Iraqi forces would bombard foreign tankers trading with Iran and attack the Kharg Island oil terminal if Iran continues its invasion of Basra. Tehran counters that its forces struck Iraqi oil installations amid heavy weekend fighting in the Persian Gulf war.
Swiss police said seven climbers perished in the Alps over the weekend amid stormy weather. Four Swiss and one Spaniard fell on the Matterhorn as a Yugoslav and a Japanese climber also died. One Swiss climber was struck by lightning before his fall.
Viewers of the Love Boat weekend telecast in Las Vegas briefly saw a nude man and woman in bed during a nine second interruption. KTNV-TV will determine the cause and responsible party, suspecting a mis-tuned satellite feed carrying adult programming.
Jim Templeton, 28, a professional skydiver from Hanlon Town, jumped 5,000 feet onto Pinto Bean the horse at the Wisky River Championship Rodeo. He landed in the saddle after 444 minutes in air, rode around the arena, then fell off and remounted as crowds cheered. He has 300 jumps to his credit and had failed the prior night from under 2,000 feet.
A Baptist pastor led about 300 youths in a record burning at Gethsemani Church in Miami to condemn rock n roll. A backwards played Led Zeppelin track allegedly spoke Satan as vinyl albums exploded in fires in steel drums while participants cheered. Liz Francisco, 23, tossed Elton John into the flames saying she disapproved of his sexuality.
Reported progress in negotiations as Salam noted no more Palestinian concessions possible while Israel signals optimism for a withdrawal agreement this week. Habib met Israeli leaders. a multinational force may deploy at evacuation start. Disputes over guerrilla headcount and pilot Ahiaz release persist along with return of nine Israeli bodies.
In west Beirut Mother Teresa cared for 37 children rescued from the Islamic Home for the Aged. She vowed more rescues, reading a prayer for peace and noting the youngsters’ recovery as they were washed and tended at the Seed el Bachriy convent.
In besieged west Beirut fresh fruit and vegetables reach markets despite Israeli water and power outages. Vendors say supplies come from east Beirut or smuggled through Sidon and Tyre at high prices while UNICEF reports patching water mains. Red Cross convoys face daily access delays and uncertainty.
President Reagan toured public venues to explain a tax package before meeting at Camp David. Rep. Edward R. Madigan said he planned to vote with the president, joking he was the shill. Reagan framed the plan as tax reform, noting only 17 percent of it is new taxes while stressing broader changes.
A broad weather summary reports scattered thunderstorms moving from the Rockies into the Great Plains and southern regions. It notes a Missouri storm with over 4 inches rainfall that damaged a Missouri University office, plus highs near 80 in many areas and widespread sun expected today. Sunset and sunrise times, past and record temperatures, and humidity values are listed.
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