10 Jan 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1981
Page
1
Syracuse endures a record snow season as another heavy weekend storm approaches. A travel advisory is in effect with 40 percent snow chance tonight and tomorrow outside squalls. Winds will be gusty from the northwest producing wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero.
In Jerusalem AP reports Prime Minister Menachem Begin is certain to resign amid Israel's government pay dispute with 58,000 teachers. Israel Radio says he will order elections for the middle of June five months ahead of schedule, with a Cabinet meeting tomorrow expected to bring the crisis to a head.
In Los Angeles an early morning standoff ended when police moved in after two gunmen, described as hardcore ex-cons, fired during the raid. One was wounded and the other arrested. Eleven hostages were held but all escaped uninjured, including three small children.
The daily numbers game in New York announced 666 as yesterday’s winning number. No further outcomes or payouts are specified in the report.
A young woman quips that Ti is not too old for a millionaire, prompting amused reactions. The remark reflects a light moment in social chatter, highlighting attitudes toward wealth and age without major events or names.
A pre dawn fire at Straight Line Tile and Carpet Co. 847 North Salina St. displaced two second floor tenants, Lin and Rose Russo. Richard Morgan of the Syracuse Fire Department indicated a continuing probe into the cause. Residents Lin McDermott and Rose Russo were rushed to State University Hospital for smoke inhalation. Firefighters cited old style construction and lack of sprinkler and alarm systems as factors. Deputy Chief Roland Nortman noted quick containment aided by familiarity with the structure. The blaze damaged the tile shop and affected an adjacent office on the second floor. Investigators turned a break in at the rear office over to police.
Poles nationwide skip work in a five day week protest against the communist regime. Large Warsaw plants close or cut output while some sectors like shops and public transport keep operating. Solidarity urged a 10 million member boycott to end the six hour Saturday shift and push a 40 hour week. Authorities threaten pay cuts. Soviet and Polish leaders warn against counterrevolution as government cites potential $1.5 billion food industry losses from immediate changes.
Secretary of state designate Haig declined to state support for restoring official Taiwan ties, saying the issue requires discussion with President-elect Reagan. He also dodged questions on Nicaragua and El Salvador as Senate hearings continued, warning of a dangerous Soviet challenge without inevitable communist dominance.
A 32 year old Cortlandville man Alec M Wood died at State University Hospital after allegedly shooting himself in the head with his own .32 caliber revolver. State police say the incident occurred around 7 pm yesterday as two companions present described Wood as fawning Russian roulette. The death is being treated as accidental and identities of the companions have not been released. The man’s birthday was Dec 10, not today as earlier reported.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran over the 52 American hostages progress in Algiers but are unlikely to be finished before January 20 when Carter leaves office. Deputy Secretary Warren Christopher leads U S negotiators awaiting Iran’s reply to Carter’s final offer amid financial and legal hurdles. Algerian intermediaries relay proposals and clarify frozen Iranian assets valued between 6.5 and 14 billion dollars.
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