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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1982
Page
3
Dateline Aug 16 1982 reports a broad abortion debate with coverage on page A3. It details Jaruzelski meeting Brezhnev and unions backing Cuomo on page A7. Elvis death recalled appears on page A10, while an adrift incident is noted on page A4.
In Mexico City black marketeers rapidly bought and sold U S dollars over the weekend, sometimes doubling the official rate as new currency controls resisted. Banks were authorized to exchange currency to repay foreign debts as the partial ban lift took effect.
United Press International reports Saddam Hussein warned Iraq would strike foreign tankers aiding Iran and attack Kharg Island if Iran continues its invasion of Basra. Tehran counters by claiming hits on Iraq oil facilities during heavy weekend fighting in the Persian Gulf war.
Police said seven climbers died in the Swiss Alps over the weekend including four Swiss, one Spaniard, a Yugoslav, and a Japanese climber. Weather turned stormy with lightning killing one, and four victims were on the Matterhorn at 14,960 feet.
Viewers of the weekend Love Boat show on KTNV-TV in Las Vegas saw a brief nude scene during a nine second interruption. News Director Matt James says the lapse may have occurred if a satellite receiver was inadvertently switched to adult programming.
Jim Templeton jumped 5000 feet to land in the saddle of Pinto Bean the blindfolded horse during the North Iowa County Fair rodeo in Mason City Iowa. He remained in the saddle for 414 minutes then rode the horse around the ring before falling off. Templeton a 28 year old skydiver from Hanlon Town has 300 jumps.
About 300 youths, led by Baptist pastor Rev. Luis Gallo at Gethsemani Church, burned rock albums in a church lot. A backward replay of Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven was shown on tape, with attendees cheering as vinyl melted in steel drums. One participant cited Elton John as an example, asserting disapproval of the artist's lifestyle.
Reports say a PLO withdrawal deal may be reached within the week as Israel signals compromise on troop deployment timing and evacuation procedures. Habib's Jerusalem meetings brought a concession on guerrilla lists while key sticking points remain over Ahiaz’s release and the return of nine Israeli soldiers’ bodies to the Red Cross.
Mother Teresa personally cared for and evacuated 37 disabled children from west Beirut this weekend through Israeli and PLO lines. She vowed to rescue more, saying the children are miserable yet beautiful. At a news conference she read a prayer of peace and described the relief as they are cleaned and helped to walk again.
In besieged west Beirut fruit and vegetable vendors report fresh stocks despite the Israeli blockade. Prices have doubled or more as smugglers and trades from Sidon and Tyre move goods amid power and water shortages. Red Cross says conditions limit aid and convoy access remains erratic.
President Reagan meets with lawmakers including Rep. Edward Madigan to secure support for the tax package. White House attendees describe the session as low key with a friendly atmosphere. Reagan defends the measure as tax reform and notes only a portion is new taxes.
The forecast calls for a cloudy night with a low in the 60s and west winds 5 to 15 mph. Sunny skies are expected tomorrow with a high near 80. Widespread thunderstorms moved from the Rocky Mountains into the western and southern Great Plains earlier today.
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