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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1980
Page
2
Lutherans and Roman Catholics joined in prayers and a shared hymn at St Patrick's Cathedral to celebrate Augsburg Confession milestones. The event highlighted growing ecumenism while leaders cautioned that full reunion remains years away, with disagreements on ordination and Eucharist still unresolved.
Wives and husbands will face a new equitable division standard in New York divorces starting July 19. The law ends automatic gifting of assets. property acquired during marriage will be divided based on need and circumstances, with maintenance payments possible for either party and pre marriage property exempt unless specified.
Gov. Carey signed two bills allowing consumers to sue businesses or advertisers for deceptive ads or sales pitches. Consumers may recover actual damages or 50 dollars minimum, with injunctions possible. If deception is intentional courts may award triple damages up to 1000 dollars plus attorney's fees. The laws take effect immediately.
Albany and New York City launch a statewide campaign warning pregnant women of fetal alcohol syndrome and other alcohol related birth defects. Gov. Carey cites 386 FAS births in 1978 and $155 million lifetime costs. information packages distributed to 3000 health professionals. English and Spanish PSAs issued with warnings that no safe level of drinking exists during pregnancy.
Buffalo police issued a nationwide alert for brothers Edward Smith, 5, and Richard, who will be 2, after they were taken Friday from their foster mother's car. A fourth foster child in the vehicle reported the abduction by the boys' natural parents, who had recently contacted social services. The father is named Richard Smith. the mother's name could not be confirmed.
A Rochester man was killed in a holdup attempt at a West Main Street grocery store after a customer fled, Scott fired four shots missing the fugitive, and officers Nick Bianchi and Gary Stenclik exchanged gunfire, wounding Scott in the chest and leg. Ellison surrendered on armed robbery charges.
New York AP reports detectives ruled out assassination as the motive for the Beekman Place townhouse break-in tied to relatives of the deposed shah. Two intruders disguised as deliverymen were foiled by a private guard. Investigators discount a Beirut call claiming Red June involvement and note the attacker may have intended burglary or harassment.
Police find a blue 1980 Dodge Aspen rented and abandoned at LaGuardia Airport. The car, possibly used in Jacobson's May 31 escape from Brooklyn House of Detention, contains a soda can papers and a parking ticket. A June 10 ticket was inside. Authorities question whether he posed as attorney to flee. Jacobson had fled after killing rival John Tupper over model Melanie Cain.
New Yorkers matched Saturday’s weekly lotto numbers 17 13 32 39 36 37 with supplementary 19. No winner details provided.
In New York the home market is easing with more listings and interest, and mortgage rates dropping from peak levels. Resale activity leads while prices rise in Rochester, Albany, and Long Island, with forecasts of continued improvement though new construction lags and buyers hold out for lower rates.
Homicide detectives report no witnesses to a brawl at the Buffalo Polish Festival where 22 year old David Fiorello died from head injuries. He passed away at Sheehan Emergency Hospital after Friday’s street fight among East Side youths and traveling carnival workers during the festival’s first night.
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