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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1982
Page
1
SEATTLE UPI Scientists say Mount St Helens is giving unmistakable signs it is preparing for another dome building eruption this week. The U S Geological Survey in Vancouver Washington predicted the volcano could erupt as early as today and no later than week’s end.
A fire in an unfinished subway tunnel melted electrical cables and cut electricity to central Baltimore for hours. Power was lost briefly to 18 major buildings near the harbor, including a downtown hotel, the National Aquarium, and the phone company HQ. Police HQ switched to emergency power. street lights and signals stayed on a separate system. No looting or major incidents were reported.
Senate liberals launched a filibuster against a modified anti-abortion bill led by Sen. Jesse Helms. Sen. Bob Packwood began the protest by reading from A History of Abortion in America for about three hours. Packwood planned to continue with additional materials while Helms and others watched.
Liverpool council unveiled John Lennon Drive Paul McCartney Way George Harrison Close and Ringo Star Drive in Kensington. Officials warned signs will likely be stolen quickly as fans snatch the tribute, recalling past replacements at Penny Lane and the city bus terminal.
Mark Hofmann, Utah autograph collector, bought a Capone photo for under 50 and sold it at a New York auction last week for 4250. He also sold an Abraham Lincoln letter for 6000 and a George Washington letter for 9000. Hofmann started collecting at 12 and now makes a living in early Mormon documents.
Santa Ana judge refused to order Sgt. Gary Dixon rehired after the eight day gambling spree in August 1979 drained $32,000 of federal funds during a joint anti mob operation with Santa Ana police Orange County prosecutors and the FBI. Dixon was fired for misconduct and later acquitted on reduced misappropriation charges. the Personnel Board was told to schedule another hearing on November 1.
Attorney General Patrick Connolly resigns after admitting ignorance of a murder suspect he knew socially, triggering a political crisis that alarms Prime Minister Haughey's minority government. Fine Gael seeks urgent clarification. Labor calls the affair extremely serious. Connolly insists his involvement was innocent but cites the unique duties of the office. He had social ties to Malcolm Edward Daniel McArthur, son of a wealthy farming family, and to McArthur’s fiancé and her family.
Ahmed a Palestinian fighter from Fatah deserts amid the Israeli siege of west Beirut. He and his family, living in an abandoned Strand building, plan to return to the Beddawi camp in northern Lebanon rather than seek elsewhere. A PLO official downplays desertions while Abu Ammar warns deserters to report within 48 hours.
Israeli and Western sources say the PLO will list 7100 guerrillas for Lebanese army and the multinational peace force to verify withdrawal from west Beirut. Evacuation to start within 15 days, with 300 French troops arriving as first cadre of the force to total 800 French, 800 American, 400 Italian troops.
In Masaya last night three people were killed and six injured amid student demonstrations against alleged mistreatment of priest Bismarck Carballo. Protesters in Monimbo built barricades, seized a military post, and accused police of brutality while authorities released few details on the injury and the two visiting priests.
Forecast calls for clear and cool tonight with 50s, sunny tomorrow reaching 75 to 80. Severe storms dump up to 12 inches of rain across the South flooding homes, crops, and forcing search for two missing women. Tornadoes and high winds lash North Carolina and Texas as rivers surge and highways flood.
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