01 Jan 1984
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1984
Page
1
Firefighters lined four blocks while hundreds filled a cathedral in Buffalo Saturday to pay respects to firemen killed in last week's propane warehouse explosion. Also noting tax courts fining frivolous filings, NFL playoff results, editorials on gambling and price competition, and a broad 1983 newspaper mix across sections.
A terrorist attack at Marseille St Charles station killed two and wounded dozens, with another two deaths reported on a high speed TGV train north toward Paris. Interior Ministry and regional authorities described both blasts as powerful, triggering nationwide rail and public place security measures. Police and officials reported 4 dead in Marseille and 2 more aboard the train, with scores injured and several in critical condition.
In Damascus, Reverend Jesse Jackson meets President Hafez Assad regarding Captured U.S. airman Robert Goodman Jr. Jackson says the mission is a success though freedom for Goodman remains uncertain. Goodman, shot down over Lebanon December 4, is in guarded surroundings with officials and Marines nearby.
East Syracuse men Rich Greenwood and Joe Pudney ventured onto ice at 6 15 a m for a Saturday morning outing. They wore heavy clothing to endure below freezing temperatures as they fished for six hours producing 27 perch at Oneida and nearby waters amid a sunny, chilly day forecast to warm Monday.
The piece explains two major divestiture effects equipment and service tests. Access charges will appear on bills starting at $2 monthly for residential customers, rising to possibly $6, while businesses pay $6. Long distance firms will bear some charges, but local companies must raise local rates. Equipment ownership shifts to AT&T Information Systems, with New York Telephone no longer owning or repairing phones. repairs may incur fees and services move to AT&T centers.
The Bell System splits into separate entities but customers experience few changes. Calls to 0 for the operator and 1-553-1212 for directory assistance remain the same, and you can still dial Des Moines to reach Uncle Ed. The nationwide change marks one of American business history's most dramatic events.
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