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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1983
Page
10
In East Orange New Jersey Mayor Thomas H. Cooke Jr. orders landlords to stop children playing in front yards as part of a war on blight. City director Frank Palermo to issue summonses if needed to protect lawns, urging use of 10 city parks with pools and tennis courts for youths.
In Limerick Pennsylvania the American Red Cross launched a new course to train volunteers to handle nuclear accident effects. James Hardeman of Philadelphia says the program will aid public safety during emergencies. Instructor James Elmer from Philadelphia Electric Co. notes radiation can be misunderstood and aims to increase informed awareness.
In Peoria Illinois a 26 year old woman delivered her baby daughter in the family car while her husband drove across the Murray Baker Bridge starting near 2:45 am. The baby named Jenny Lee was born at 4:30 am with both mother and infant reported in excellent condition.
Federal agents prepare to spray paraquat on federal land in Tennessee possibly targeting marijuana fields, despite Governor Lamar Alexander urging a delay. Previous spraying in northern Georgia drew outcry and a federal injunction. State authorities report uprooting 55,000 marijuana plants in rugged Cocke County.
William and James Alderdice, heads of the nation’s largest gold bullion exchange, were indicted on 18 counts of conspiracy, mail and wire fraud. FBI says the scheme drew up to $200 million from about 25,000 customers for metals never delivered. They previously faced New York charges for grand larceny and fraudulent securities sales.
Sheriff's deputies spent a day locating Pedro Sanchez and six neighbors to honor them at the Sheriff's Academy in East Los Angeles. They were credited with aiding two wounded officers during a March shootout in their Carson area. One officer, Lawrence Lavieri, died after the gun battle. Sanchez, 20, tackled the suspect as he fled.
Four years after a historic separation at University of Utah Medical Center, 5 year old Lisa and Elisa Hansen of Ogden undergo routine tests for planned brain fluid balance revision and skull reconstruction to protect their brains and promote bone growth. Surgeons Theodore Roberts and Clifford Snyder lead the procedures as progress continues amid cautious optimism.
Jackie Gleason, living in Broward County, Florida, mails a size 51 bus driver uniform to RALPH members, declaring it authentic and wishing them well. The note ends with How Sweet It Is as fans receive a tangible link to the classic series.
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