26 Aug 1984
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1984
Page
1
Noted author Truman Capote was found dead Saturday in a Bel Air California mansion at age 59. The sudden passing shocks readers and peers, with tributes expected from literary circles and fans nationwide.
A Rochester mother of two among 47,000 fans at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park watched Michael and the Jackson brothers perform a 90 minute Victory tour show. Fans praised the spectacle while some felt ticket prices were too high for the duration. Dozens of imitators moonwalked and wore Jacko style jackets as anticipation built before the concert.
State police issued a warrant for Utica Councilman Lawrence R. Tanoury and a 16 year old girl on a new endangering the welfare charge following an incident reported Friday night. Authorities would not comment on specifics and the whereabouts of Tanoury and the girl remained unknown.
State Fair Director Thomas Young fired a pistol to start a 62 mile race as the 138th fair opened under clear skies. Nearly 400 ran the race and the day drew 69,921 attendees, a 3.9 percent rise and a new opening day record. Spokesman Joseph Le Guardia hailed the event as an unqualified success after concerts and fireworks.
In a three part series, Charlie Flynn lives in three rooms behind weeds in Wayne County. He drinks from a stream and relies on a $3300 monthly Social Security check and help from a Wayne County benefactor. Rural poor fear outsiders and lack essential services, with 13,476 rural families below the poverty line in Central New York per recent Census figures.
Sikh extremists who hijacked an Indian airliner with 93 aboard released seven passengers and then the remaining 36 at a Thai airport after UAE officials promised seven days asylum and passage to the United States. Indian officials blamed 12 followers seeking Khalistan independence. U S officials denied formal requests.
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