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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
1
Edward Sullivan a 70 year old Fairmount laundromat proprietor raised coin box prices at Jolly Washer Inc triggering a wage price freeze violation. He installed new boxes Monday night claiming the higher prices were needed as welfare relief in a story told by the Milton Avenue operator.
A Vietnam veteran was picked up for questioning in the shotgun deaths of William Deyo and his wife Michelle in Cheektowaga. The suspect was arrested near the scene and taken to police headquarters. The couple left behind an eight year old boy who was unharmed and placed with grandparents.
The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority will initiate condemnation of Syracuse Transit Corp after president George Sullivan refused the authority’s final bid of 2.6 million for assets. An independent counsel will lead the proceedings as the agency eyes a timely takeover before October 31 to avoid strike threats and service disruption.
The authority proposes a plan to take over Syracuse Transit Corp and purchase 97 buses 200 two way radios and related equipment. Frank says immediate approval is needed to maintain transit service and the council seeks tax compensation and return of certain bus company properties. The county public works committee will back the plan with tax cost safeguards. final price may exceed the offer and depend on the courts.
FDA spokesmen acknowledge an unknown quantity of contaminated eggs from chicken pig and catfish feed has been eaten by consumers in the District of Columbia area. Authorities say the level remains under review and investigations continue nationwide.
The Herald Journal previews a six page tabloid special for Downtown Syracuse Days starting tomorrow at Dey Bros. Eggs are reportedly contaminated by an illegal DDT like chemical but the FDA says no health hazard exists. Ralph Nader and others question the claim.
The forecast notes continued hot temperatures with no rain. For tonight expect partly cloudy skies and low in the 60s, with a high in the mid to upper 80s tomorrow. Rain chances are about 10 percent tonight and 20 percent tomorrow.
European Common Market finance ministers met in Brussels to resolve a dollar policy. France and West Germany clashed over how to respond while Tokyo markets collapsed and Japanese banks halted dollar trading. France refused to revalue the franc, while Bonn urged currency floats. Markets stayed closed for a fourth day as governments debated action.
Police Detective Lt William L Skinner died from a head wound after a two minute gunbattle at the Republic of New Africa headquarters in Jackson Mississippi. He was a year old father of three and top intelligence officer for the Jackson police. Two other officers were wounded in the clash with a black militant group.
Secretary Connally rejects Pentagon plan to grant military raises for longevity bonuses or benefits during the 90 day wage price freeze. He says promotions only increases will be allowed and that the cost of living council did not approve the move. Pentagon notes authority rests with Defense and CO L Council guidelines are awaited.
Secretary Connally on NBC derides AFL CIO chief Meany for opposing the day wage price freeze. He says Meany is out of touch with workers as a White House delegation heads to meet labor leaders united against the plan. Connally defends Nixon tax cut, claiming broad worker support and predicts leaders will align with their members.
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