06 Dec 1983
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1983
Page
1
Windy cold day as seven Northeastern governors agreed Monday to pursue a uniform minimum drinking age to curb alcohol related disorder. The plan aims to reduce legal and social issues tied to underage drinking across the region.
Editorial commentary notes a reversal by the state Court of Appeals on sales tax violations. The piece appears on page A10 with Syracuse University in the context of college bowl fever returning in the lifestyle section. It reflects local reaction to tax rulings and political implications.
Reports say Syria claimed to shoot down Israeli drones and a manned warplane, while a Jerusalem bus bombing killed at least four and injured 46. Lebanon saw a general strike over a Monday car bombing that left 16 dead. The Beirut Daily Star resumed eight years after civil war, amid tensions from U.S. air raids on Syrian positions. Lt. Mark A. Lange’s body had not yet been returned to U.S. officials.
East wand volunteer Kym Servello and friends joined city students for carols in Clinton Square as officials spoke from a Parks and Recreation trailer. Mayor Lee Alexander activated a festive tree with a star as Jed Walsh cried for a missed chance to press the button, before the crowd heard a loud Merry Christmas from the fire truck crew.
Scotland Yard charged Anthony Black, 31, a Brinks Mat security guard, with being concerned with others in robbing Brinks of 3 tons of gold along with platinum, diamonds and traveler's checks worth over 39.5 million dollars. Black was arrested by the Serious Crimes Squad after the dawn raid on November 26, a heist carried out by masked gunmen despite alarms and cameras.
Niagara Mohawk plans to revise the $4.2 billion Nine Mile 2 nuclear plant cost estimate next year with officials staying firm that a higher price is possible. Critics including Rosemary Pooler of Syracuse question realism, while a consultant notes upward pressure and a potential rise before a final figure is released mid-1984.
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