31 Aug 1983
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1983
Page
1
Space shuttle mission specialist Guion Bluford Jr. floats through Challenger’s midsection during orbit, marking the first time an African American astronaut traveled into space. The article mentions other items and reviews across the page.
Four hijackers surrendered to Iranian authorities at Tehran airport after holding 15 hostages since Saturday. A French Embassy spokesman said 10 passengers and seven crew remained aboard the Boeing 727 when it landed. Some captives were released for medical care, and talks with clergymen followed. Iran blocked the plane from taking off while negotiations continued.
As the 1983 State Fair enters its fifth day, 272,167 patrons have passed through the gates. The Dairy Products and Youth buildings showcase free tastings and demonstrations led by 4-H teens, with offerings from beef kabobs to orange sherbet.
Beiruts downtown erupts as 10000 Lebanese army troops with heavy artillery attack Druse and Shiite militiamen. At least 18 killed and 37 wounded in the fourth day of fighting. Marines on alert amid crossfire. Key targets include An-Nahar offices Morr Tower and central government areas. Cabinet emergency session planned.
SUWANEE Georgia AP Eight of sixteen residents died when a dormitory at Annandale Village home for the mentally retarded burned early today The building was a total loss and eight escaped as bodies were found mainly in the basement after floors collapsed Authorities said the fire began about 130 am and wiring is under investigation with no further victims expected.
Police confiscated 25 pounds of cocaine valued at 10 to 20 million dollars buried on a Remsen tavern owner's estate and arrested 13 people tied to a major local drug ring. In Chenango County 33-year-old Cortland man Christopher Cummins was held without bail after pleading innocent to first-degree marijuana possession as 540 pounds of growing marijuana were seized.
General Motors seeks to strip Pat Bombard of his Buick franchise in a $200 million suit filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Utica. GM cites Bombard’s poor sales and service record harming customers while Bombard accuses GM of stymying efforts to revive the bankrupt Teal Avenue dealership.
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