24 Mar 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1981
Page
1
The weather outlook remains largely the same with light clouds and mild temperatures. Variable cloudiness is expected tonight and tomorrow with lows of 25 to 30 and highs of 45 to 50. Winds stay variable at 5 to 15 mph and rain chance is about 20 percent.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that a state's unusual truck length limit to curb interstate traffic is unconstitutional. The decision voids Iowa's 65-foot twin trailer ban, which had been blocked by lower courts and challenged as an undue restriction. The ruling aligns with neighboring states that permit the longer trailers.
CAPE CANAVERAL FL A P confirms launch pushed back to April 9 at earliest after two fuel loading tests were postponed to print new safety procedures. FBI joins probe into potential contractor fraud while Kennedy Space Center officials cite safety as reason for the delay. Beirut Iran claims 800 Iraqi troops killed and battalion wiped out in three day clash near Choghabvand in Kermanshah.
The number drawn in New York’s daily numbers game yesterday was 052. The result was announced by state lottery officials, with no further details provided.
A light quip about a problem child who figures out your number by combining clues. The joke hinges on a pun and social observation about clever mischief in a playful, dated humor style.
The Reagan administration urged Congress to dissolve Conrail, the government financed freight rail. Federal Railroad Administrator Robert Blanchette testified before the Senate Commerce Committee that private sector takeover could replace northeast services. The plan aims to sell Conrail’s facilities to other railroads and remove impediments to passenger and terminal costs. The department promises a final statement by April 1 and opposes extra federal funding without a permanent private solution.
Kenn Peters reports the Metropolitan Development Association favors a state local joint venture to convert the Clinton Square Post Office into offices possibly replacing a library plan. Bragman seeks 6 million for library space while exploring office use feasibility.
Solidarity members voted for a four hour warning strike Friday and a general strike next Tuesday unless officials responsible for the beating of local union leaders in Bydgoszcz are fired. Lech Walesa led the plan, 35-3 with 2 abstentions, amid Soviet troop maneuvers and fears of a government emergency.
Washington and the nation feel the impact of Reagan era price controls with energy leading the surge. The Labor Department reports a 1 percent February rise, about 12.7 percent annually if sustained, with gasoline up 6.6 percent and fuel oil 7.9 percent. March outlook suggests energy inflation may ease yet slower growth and persistent inflation loom into summer.
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that radio stations do not need government consent to change their program format. The decision upholds the FCC format doctrine, backing market‑driven changes over federal oversight and preserving broadcasters free speech rights. Justice White wrote for the majority.
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