29 Jun 1983
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1983
Page
1
A nine-man maintenance crew plus four summer workers logged over 120000 miles in the 77-bus fleet. Crew chief Mckee notes high mileage with sustained work requirements and efficiency in operations.
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport forecasts sunny conditions with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers tomorrow and highs in the upper 80s. Tonight will be mainly clear with a low near 55 and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Friday through Sunday look fair with a chance of a Friday thunderstorm. Friday lows 65 to 70 and highs near 90. Saturday may bring scattered showers with 60 to 65 lows and 80 to 85 highs. Sunday should bring fair skies with 60 to 65 lows and 85 highs.
General Motors officials said the Tonawanda foundry in western New York will shut down in the next 12 months, resulting in about 2,200 workers losing their jobs. The United Press report notes the impact on the local economy and the timing of the plant's closure.
The state's daily numbers draw winner last night was 305 with Win Four 5444 and the bonus 718 as reported by The Associated Press.
The index of leading indicators climbed 1.2 percent in May, marking the 11th straight monthly gain. The Commerce Department revised upward its forecast for this year’s growth to 5.5 percent, while markets weigh inflation risks and potential Fed rate moves. May foreign trade deficit hit a record at 6.91 billion as imports rose 3.2 percent.
In a 55 to 45 party line vote, the Senate rejected a Democratic bid to cap the 10 percent personal income tax cut set to take effect Friday. The debate highlighted the political battle over Reagan era tax policy as Democrats cite deficits while Republicans defend the tax plan. New York Senators Moynihan and D Amato split on the measure.
A prisoner toils endlessly breaking rocks and remarks that the stones resemble the Ten Commandments, saying you can keep breaking them but can never rid yourself of them. The line captures weary humor in a grim setting.
Washington two year probe by the National Academy of Sciences releases findings on acid rain. Environmentalists claim a direct link between sulfur dioxide emissions and lake deaths in the Northeast and Canada. Coal industry officials challenge the conclusion saying not enough is known to predict regional effects from emission cuts. Robert Quenon of Peabody Holding Co. argues in a statement that the report discredits current emission control bills and unfairly burdens regions with little influence on Northeast acidity.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states do not aid religion when offering tax credits to families with children in private schools. Upholding Minnesota’s deduction for school expenses, the decision supports secular aims and clear public interest in defraying education costs, including private tuition. Justice Rehnquist wrote for the majority.
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