01 Jan 1983
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1983
Page
1
The National Weather Service warns of a chilly weekend with scattered snow flurries possible. Expect variably cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with lows around 25 and highs near 36. Tomorrow night drops to about 20, Monday around 30, then clearing late tomorrow and Monday.
Gary Wilson, 19, died early today as fire destroyed a two story house at 7503 Maple Ve. Firefighters from Pulaski and nearby towns battled five hours to bring the blaze under control. Wilson was found in a rear upstairs bedroom and likely died by asphyxiation. origin appeared to be near the downstairs kitchen. The home, owned by Fred Van Patten, was a total loss with about 100 volunteers assisting.
Albany officials released the winning numbers for the state's daily draw. The top pick recorded 899 and the Win Four draw produced 75933, with no further details on payouts or prize divisions.
A humorous line proclaims a New Year plan to earn enough money to fund bad habits. The quip plays on financial aspiration versus self control, delivering a light, witty take on resolutions and temptations for readers.
Free rides given to tipplers after New Year revelry as four terrorist bombings in New York and deadly accidents mar the night. Times Square attendance estimated, Pasadena and Philadelphia host major parades, Miami and Chicago mark milestones with large crowds, Boston hosts waterfront celebration with poets and fireworks.
Four sophisticated time bombs exploded near Manhattan government sites including police HQ in New York City on New Year’s Eve. A fifth device was defused at a federal jail. The Puerto Rican FALN claimed responsibility, with threats against Times Square revelers fueling a citywide bomb scare. A police officer sustained severe use of force injuries and other personnel suffered serious harm. FBI joined the investigation.
Mario Cuomo was sworn in as New York's 52nd governor in a private New Year’s Eve ceremony at the Executive Mansion with his wife Matilda and a later public inaugural planned. The Democrat, first Italian American in the post, faced reforms and fiscal challenges as he prepared to govern, following a hard-fought primary and general election victories.
The new year brings higher Social Security levies and excise taxes. Cigarettes rise from 8 to 16 cents per pack and telephone tax jumps to 3 percent. By mid year tax relief begins with a 10 percent income tax cut, while Social Security maximum earnings rise to 35,700.
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