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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1983
Page
2
Troops with automatic rifles patrolled amid charred buildings to deter further ethnic violence after days of bloodshed. Government reports put deaths near 100 with hundreds wounded and 50,000 homeless, including 35 prisoners killed in a separate incident. Curfew in Colombo remained in place as authorities sought calm.
In Midtown Manhattan two hazardous chemicals spilled from metal drums at 240 Madison Ave near 37th and 38th streets. Police and fire crews responded at 7:05 a.m. closing a block during rush hour. No injuries reported. Chemicals identified as methyl choleroform and chlorothene vg, manufactured by Dow Chemical.
NASA announced a delay to the Challenger’s third flight due to testing issues with the orbital data relay satellite. Spokesman James Kukowski said engineers need extra time to ensure the satellite is ready for in orbit tests, with a new launch date to be decided, potentially a few days to over a week.
Los Angeles reports that Vicki Morgan had minimal alcohol in her system when beaten to death, contradicting accused killer Marvin Pancoast's claim of heavy drinking. Coroner's office said alcohol well under driving limit. Morgan, 30, once linked to Alfred Bloomingdale, died July 7 in North Hollywood. Pancoast, 83, charged, pled innocent. Preliminary hearing set today.
Chicago Mayor Harold Washington vetoed the winning entry "Song of Chicago Alive" by Jeff Jacobs after a taped performance, saying the tune needs more references to historical Chicago figures. Jacobs and committee members decry the decision, and the search for an official city song continues with several committee resignations.
In Grass Valley California Thomas Browning, owner of Lincoln's Ambulance Service, was taking his wife Cindy to the car when the baby arrived early. He fetched an ambulance from nearby with help from his mother in law, a nurse. The 7 pounds 4 ounce boy and mother were in good condition at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. This is the Brownings' second child.
Congress negotiators send the compromise bill to final votes amid a deficit impact of nearly 11 billion over five years. The plan ends 20 percent withholding on savings earnings for most, but imposes 20 percent on nonfilers and those misreporting interest and dividends, with IRS notices and potential increased enforcement.
NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting reached a tentative loan agreement to avert NPR’s potential payroll crisis and bankruptcy. Officials said the document is in principle only, with lawyers drafting terms, while NPR faces a 9.1 million dollar deficit this year.
Turkish Foreign Minister Turkmen states no concessions to Armenian terrorism as Portugal clamps down on attackers at the Turkish Embassy siege. He praises Portuguese resolve, says Turkey cooperates with overseas police, and identifies Beirut and France as terror centers while urging Armenians to abandon their goals and stop violence.
Forecast calls for clear weather tonight with temperatures dipping to the 65 70 range. Friday will be hot and humid with highs around 95 and a 30 percent chance of showers. United Press International reports the summer heat wave spreading from the Plains into the Midwest has caused about 175 deaths so far as a jet stream pattern drives hot air northward. Forecasters say a cold front from Canada will relieve the northern tier, while the central and southern Plains stay very hot for the next two to three days with scattered showers in the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley. Sunset 8 31 p.m. Sunrise 9 5 a.m. Yesterday’s high 67, low 43. Average and record temperatures listed. humidity near 69 today morning.
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