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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1983
Page
2
March 10, 1983 edition notes a quiet Grand Central, papal return to the Vatican, and doctors cleared. Features include new millionaires and an assessment of a credible budget, across A3 A4 A9 pages.
News briefing from New Delhi reports Iran and Iraq condemning each other over the 30 month Gulf conflict while Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of aggression. The United States faces accusations of plots to assassinate and destabilize regions. Britain is pressed by Argentina over Falklands talks. Iran rejects arbitration as a political maneuver and restates peace terms.
OPEC ministers reported a partial agreement to curb oil price declines. They signaled a new base price around 29 to 29.50 dollars per barrel, down from 34, with final details on prices and production quotas to be completed soon. Venezuelan Oil Minister Humberto Calderon Berti said a total package would be finalized today.
An eight year old brought a loaded .45 caliber semi automatic pistol to school on a dare. The two third graders were suspended for ten days after the weapon was found in one desk and later moved to another. The gun belonged to the mother’s boyfriend. Names were not released.
The Peruvian government suspended civil rights and deployed 15,000 riot police in Lima to disrupt a 24-hour nationwide strike called by the leftist Peruvian Workers Confederation. It aimed to protest Belaunde’s policies, with unions joining and about 500,000 workers affected. a five day state of emergency was declared for greater Lima to curb incitement of crimes.
Chicago event organizer Mario Avignone hosts a Mario Day dinner dance inviting Marios from diverse backgrounds. Starting with 15 Marios and 45 guests, the gathering has expanded to over 35 Marios and more than 100 attendees, each wearing nametags and ribbons.
Police in York, Pennsylvania, detained a 15 year old boy found with marijuana plants at his home. During questioning he became hostile and ate one plant before officers stopped him, leading to charges of possession with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.
Los Angeles AP A grand jury probing John Belushi death was asked to reconvene to consider an indictment against Cathy Evelyn Smith 35 a Canadian backup singer believed to be last to see the comedian alive. Montagna said possible narcotics charges and a murder count remained.
President Reagan proposes a multimillion-dollar aid increase to El Salvador, with $110 million in military aid and $30 million in economic aid. House Speaker O'Neill said votes are unlikely in the House, while Senate leaders hint at restoring cuts. Reagan argues the aid is vital to prevent leftist expansion and regional instability.
UPI reports Senate Budget Committee paused drafting the 1984 budget delaying defense and tax votes until next week. Senator Domenici said Baker and he agreed to defer after a White House meeting as Reagan lobbies for a large defense increase. Democrats claim the delay props up a massive PR campaign for defense spending.
Strong polar air continues to push into the central United States with snow advisories in Michigan. Cloudy skies stretch from the Pacific Northwest to the northern Rockies while the Great Lakes and upper Ohio Valley expect rain and snow. Temperatures span from 10 degrees in Grand Forks to 65 in Phoenix and Sarasota with good air quality and a 24 hour weather data broadcast on 142.556 MHz.
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