24 Jan 1987
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1987
Page
1
Bitter cold grips Syracuse with a second subzero day as a mysterious parka clad figure shovels sidewalks along the East Fayette Street block. Residents praise the phantom helper for clearing driveways and walks without seeking thanks or conversation.
A caller linked to the Organization of the Oppressed on Earth claimed two West Germans were held in Beirut and threatened fatal harm unless an Arab hijacking suspect in West Germany was released. Terry Waite, the Church of England negotiator, began a fourth day underground as efforts to secure release continued.
President Reagan planned a radio preview of his State of the Union addressing Congress at 9 p.m. Tuesday while touching on the Iran Contra affair. Aides say the scandal will not dominate, though it informs the presidency as he seeks support for Contra military aid and broader tax and government reductions.
The forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a flurry of activity on Sunday. Southwest winds drop to 19 to 20 mph tonight as temperatures rise to teens on Sunday and fall to 0 to minus 10 tonight. Details: A2. News area code 470-2265 Circulation 470-0050.
Xinhua reports Liu Bin yan, a critic of corruption, is expelled by the Communist Party for attacking Marxism and promoting Western ideas. The move follows a campaign against intellectuals accused of bourgeois liberalization amid student democracy protests. The Guangming Daily notes free speech remains limited to approved topics.
National Guard units imposed tight security around an expected civil rights march in Cumming Georgia. About 1 500 troops formed a protective chain with advanced units arriving after sunset to shield participants including leaders from national and local groups.
The Guard said he would fly from Washington to observe the march as FBI and law enforcement agencies prepared for the weekend protests. Police helicopters monitored the area while some merchants reported brisk gun and ammunition sales, and Walmart staff disputed hunting gun claims. Ed Stephens of the Ku Klux Klan Georgia chapter said the group would stay away.
New York City issued a bowl warning urging fans to stagger toilet use during the Giants versus Broncos game. Commissioner Harvey Schultz cautioned against a simultaneous flush surge possibly causing lower water pressure, with spokesperson Joan Paylo noting potential impacts on upper floors. The NFL championship game starts at 6 pm in the Rose Bowl Pasadena.
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