17 Feb 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1981
Page
1
Central New Yorkers enjoy spring like weather with the National Weather Service predicting continued pleasant conditions through Saturday. A high near 55 to 60 is possible, with a 20 percent chance of rain and southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph. Overnight lows will be 40 to 45, partly cloudy skies expected tonight and tomorrow. The 55 degree record from 1976 could be approached or surpassed today.
The Ele phant Man and Rag ing Bull each earned eight nominations in the 53rd annual Oscar race. Coal Miner’s Daughter trailed with seven, while Fame Ordinary People and Tess received six apiece, as announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Charles Percy announced the administration will accept and fully implement the agreements with Iran that freed the American hostages. Cape Canaveral reports a space shuttle launch rehearsal is three hours behind schedule but NASA expects to recover time, aiming for a critical engine firing on Thursday.
The winning number drawn yesterday in New York's daily numbers game was 981.
A light remark noting that a nation capable of creating pink bubble gum ice cream could manage the energy crisis, implying tech prowess should ease energy challenges.
In White Plains the judge instructed jurors to consider murder and two lesser charges second degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. Harris faces murder for Tarnower death amid claims of jealousy with Tryforos. defense argues accidental death during her suicide attempt. Deliberations to commence after sequestering.
White House press secretary James Brady said President Reagan’s proposal cuts personal income tax rates 10 percent a year for three years across the board while retaining the 50 percent top rate for earned income. The Times and Sun had reported a retained 50 percent cap on unearned income and high earners.
CBO official warned that Social Security could delay benefits by year end and the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund may run a $63.5 billion deficit over five years. Options include borrowing from other trust funds or raising the payroll tax by 0.5 percent. House subcommittee chair Rep. J J Pickle urged steady action to secure advantages for the 1980s and beyond.
Pope John Paul II told President Ferdinand Marcos that human rights violations cannot be justified even in exceptional situations. Church officials described it as the strongest stance to date on rights, while Marcos faced criticism over detentions and prisons. The pope spoke at Malacanang as Marcos welcomed him during a six day visit, with an emotional apology from the president for Church state tensions.
Secretary of State Haig tells congressional leaders the United States should increase military aid to El Salvador to counter guerrilla groups. He cites arms from Cuba, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, including U S M 16s. Senate leaders warn of Cuban intervention and call for linked conditions on human rights and a halt to violence.
Indianapolis receives a 25 million endowment from Lilly Endowment Inc to build a 40,000 seat covered stadium as the centerpiece of a national amateur athletics complex. A 5 million gift from the Krannert Trust boosts construction costs toward 65 to 70 million. Completion aimed for mid-1984 with the balance from city bonds. Mayor Hudnut hails private sector backing ahead of state tax hearings.
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