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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1982
Page
1
PHILADELPHIA AP A man seeking death by his own action told his girlfriend he filled his home with gas before a fiery blast tore through the three story North Philadelphia building injuring 13 people four critically police said Six officers and two gas workers were among the injured.
In Spokane Washington the state Employment Security office uses drive through clerks to collect weekly unemployment claim forms. The plan aims to reduce Monday jams as 5000 to 6000 claimants seek service, with clerks noting some worry about legitimacy while rewarding quicker payments.
Ava G. Willis and Sherri Styron, both of Harkers Island, face charges of breaking and entering with intent to steal and larceny after a break in. A separate indictment accuses them of threatening to obtain 18 000 from Cry Baby the cat owner. The case stems from a June 24 cat theft and ransom demand, with the cat recovered on Harkers Island.
In Three Rivers Stadium 8000 unemployed steel and coal workers and supporters gathered for the Miracle of Pittsburgh prayer meeting sponsored by four businessmen. The crowd heard calls to seek divine intervention to revive the faltering industry as United Steelworkers prepare for wage talks and industry cost-cutting appeals.
President Reagan's talks with Saudi and Syrian foreign ministers, representing the Arab League, could mend U.S. Syria relations and reassure Saudi Arabia of American even handedness. Shultz to attend. aims include pressuring Israel to restrain troops and easing Palestinian refugee settlements as Lebanon seeks a broader, flexible approach to Middle East peace.
Iraqi and Iranian reports dispute recent fighting along the Basra region. Iraq says its ground and air forces hit Iranian positions east of Basra destroying tanks and ammo depots while claiming heavy casualties. Iran says its counteroffensive was repulsed with losses and a special Iraqi unit destroyed.
Heat waves grip the East with 90s in New York and a 93 degree cap in the city as water supplies tighten and officials urge conservation. Meanwhile thunderstorms spawn tornadoes in Indiana and New Hampshire hikers are killed by lightning.
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