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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1982
Page
2
July 1 1982 dateline reports lawmakers nearing adjournment as a shuttle door problem surfaces. The same page notes Hitachi to fight charges and a feature on Princess Diana being feted at age 21, with European interest in a pipeline.
New York police arrested eight Russian natives for selling heroin, cocaine, and guns to undercover officers, totaling about 500000 in six months. Capt William Gundersen of the Brooklyn South Narcotics Unit said raids in Brooklyn and Manhattan led to the arrests yesterday. only one suspect was a U.S. citizen. The others may not have been in the country legally.
Benjamin H. Sasway a 21 year old Humboldt State University student from Vista California was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of failure to register for the draft a felony with a maximum five year term and a $10 000 fine U S Attorney Peter K Nunez said Sasway who calls his refusal to register a protest against reckless militarism was expected to surrender for arraignment and bail of 10 000 was sought
A UPI report from Cleveland notes a House Aging subcommittee heard that more than 1 billion dollars yearly is spent on fraudulent medical cures sold through the mail. Rep. Mary Rose Oakar and Rep. Ralph Regula chaired the hearing, with Oakar co-sponsoring a bill to empower postal inspectors against mail fraud.
Leon Kaplan plans a 4000 mile voyage next summer using an ocean going car dubbed the All American Special. The vehicle would mix Chrysler convertible body GM diesel engine and Ford differential mounted on trimaran hulls with wheel driven roller tracks powering a propeller and steering wheel motions guiding rudders. He seeks display in Detroit after a successful run to boost American car engineering.
In Tucson an Arizona judge weighs allowing Winfield Hanson to visit his dog Puji for 30 minutes before sentencing him to life or more. Hanson faces up to 200 years after conviction on 33 felony counts including burglary armed robbery and kidnapping.
Woodhaven Michigan seeks enough council members to meet a quorum as three of five seats were vacated after last year’s election. Mayor and residents confront water rate concerns and a site for a new police station while a Sept. 14 special election fills the vacancies. Until then no purchases over 500 dollars can be made.
President Reagan contradicted earlier administration statements by suggesting Begin did not pledge not to advance into Beirut. He said the remark was part of a broader discussion, muddying whether a firm promise was made or broken. He avoided further comment on Haig’s resignation and Beirut negotiations. Reagan defended Donovan, saying the case is closed, and teased a possible 1984 run.
The Supreme Court 6-3 upholding the Burke County Georgia at large election system finds it discriminatory and denies blacks equal access to political processes. The ruling supports districting to empower black voters and could press other states to end diluted minority influence.
Weather: clear tonight with lows around 50 and light variable winds. Storms drench Colorado with tornadoes rain and hail hindering a missing boy search in Rocky Mountain National Park. Tornadoes hit Burlington and Denver suburbs. up to 4 inches of rain in Nebraska and Kansas. Gusty winds reach 60 mph in Atlanta. Chicago records a 47 degree low. Continuous weather updates and air quality posted.
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