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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1982
Page
1
A mainly clear day gives way to increasing clouds after midnight, signaling a July Fourth weekend of showers. Lows near 57, highs 75 to 80, with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms tomorrow and scattered showers Sunday. Monday partly cloudy, Tuesday fair.
Five brothers and sisters aged 1 to 7 died in a Jersey City apartment fire that engulfed their bedrooms. Two firefighters were injured while attempting rescue operations. Authorities provided details on the blaze and casualties.
Sunday content in Syracuse Herald American highlights appreciation for America and patriots. Empire Magazine shares Russians and Poles who sought freedom in the United States. A patriotic Fourth quiz appears in Lifestyle. Star magazine covers Ed Asner interview about Lou Grant cancellation. Opinion salutes marching bands and their comeback.
Albany AP reports the daily numbers draw produced a winning number 360 and a Win Four combination 3077 last night. The result marks another drawing in the state's daily lottery, with officials confirming the numbers and awaiting player prizes.
A lighthearted quip reads Alarm clock: A small mechanical device to wake up people who have no children. The joke plays on the idea of wake up routines without parental duties.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a $98 billion package of tax increases affecting health care, cigarettes, and telephone service, aiming to reduce the federal deficit. The measure, backed by the Reagan administration, would raise about $21 billion in 1983 and $98 billion over 1983-85, and tightens medical expense deductions.
Rep Gary Lee calls for a House ethics inquiry into possible sexual misconduct involving pages amid a Justice Department probe. The scope is unclear with reports suggesting from a small number up to ten representatives, none named, as Lee presses for a rapid investigation.
Columbia astronauts Ken Mattingly and Henry Hartsfield narrowly passed 7.7 miles from a drifting Soviet booster as they flew 186 miles above Australia. Mission Control said the encounter posed no threat and no evasive action was needed. The crew remained in good spirits ahead of a Sunday Edwards Air Force Base landing.
The U S unemployment rate stayed at 9.5 percent in June a postwar high tied with May and tied peaks for adult men at 8.7 percent and black teenagers at 52.6 percent. Officials noted the figure may be affected by seasonal adjustments and earlier survey timing.
Eight teenagers, ages 14 to 16, were overcome by chlorine gas at Camillus Park Pool this morning while workers were changing a gas valve. Seven were treated and released at Community General hospital. one refused treatment. Park superintendent David Skutt said the gas caused a foul odor and rescue crews administered oxygen. About 150 other swimmers from Onondaga Geddes and Marcellus were in lessons at the time.
Israeli jets dropped flares and smoke in west Beirut as troops urged civilians to flee. Guerrillas and the PLO reported underground preparations as track mounted anti aircraft guns and carriers lined the main streets amid escalating psychological warfare.
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