24 Aug 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1981
Page
1
The Hancock Airport forecaster says cool, clear weather continues with a low near 50. Tomorrow looks mostly sunny and pleasant with a high around 75. Winds NE 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances 10 percent tonight and 8 percent tomorrow.
UPI reports early trading saw stocks and bonds drop after a government report suggested interest rates would stay near high levels. The Dow Jones fell 7.80 Friday and slid 11.89 to 908.68 by noon, ending the week at its lowest in eight months as long-term bonds hit new lows and short-term issues offered high yields.
London Zoo announces its female panda Ching Ching is pregnant and due within a month after artificial insemination following a nonmating period with Cha Cha. Separately in New York, the nightly daily numbers lottery produced the winning number 973.
A humorous sign at the meat department counter proclaims Choplifters will be prosecuted. The quip plays on the shopper’s hunt for deals while warning thieves or mischief makers. No authorities named or dates specified.
Eagles and Saints donated 10000 each to the Onondaga Association for Retarded Citizens with J Stanley Coyne Foundation adding 5000. Total payday reached 25000 amid 28001 attendees and high ticket prices blamed for the crowd. Coyne foresees possible next year's event and more exhibitions in Syracuse.
Federal grand jury charges John W. Hinckley Jr. in the March 30 shooting of President Reagan and three others. The 26 year old son of a Denver oilman faces arraignment and potential insanity defense as psychiatrists evaluate his competence.
Cmdr Henry Kleemann and Lt Lawrence Muczynski testified they fired in self defense after Libyan missiles were launched during Mediterranean patrols near the Gulf of Sidra. 6th Fleet Vice Adm William Bowden supported their actions, noting no external authorization was required.
Police end 12 hour occupation of the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm by 30 students from Peykar and Medayeen protesting fascist executions in Iran. Ambassador Abdol Rahim Gavahi and wife held hostage. no injuries reported. embassy facilities damaged.
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