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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1983
Page
2
March 31, 1983 dateline reports a Britain nuclear protest with marching demonstrators and security concerns. The page notes a mystery professor appearing in court and a banking lobby expressing confidence amid industry pressure. A Soviet status symbol feature is highlighted in the news.
Rochester health physicist Ramon Garcia, 26, was hospitalized in fair condition after a 40 foot slip into a concrete pit outside the Ginna reactor during routine maintenance. He sustained a broken leg and rib injuries with a minor back issue, was decontaminated, and transferred to surgical care. The plant operator reported low level radiation removal from his hands and hair.
Southampton police arrested John Lindsay Jr., 22, at a Bridgehampton house on charges of criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance. Suffolk DA Patrick Henry said he was charged with two cocaine sales to an undercover officer. Lauren Sarno, 27, also faced one sale charge.
New York City Mayor Edward Koch praised a Court of Appeals decision allowing contractors to sue the city only if willful or gross negligence caused added costs. He called the ruling fair and said it could save the city hundreds of millions yearly by ensuring bids reflect total project costs.
An 18 year old burglary defendant, Michael Washington, received 30 days in jail to polish his manners after repeatedly answering questions with yeah rather than yes sir. State District Judge Michael McSpadden had planned probation but imposed the jail term after three yeah responses. An April 6 hearing on the sentence was set at the defense lawyer's request.
Deland, Pia reports a new hedge hopper cocktail mixing vodka gin and Bromo Seltzer. Bartenders praise its wallop and growing popularity while doctors warn the drink is dangerous due to Bromo Seltzer, with Warner Lambert cautioning against it. Doctor L R Malliah notes alcohol harms the liver and combining it with acetaminophen worsens effects.
Vatican City AP Twenty four cardinals forty five bishops and 1300 priests renewed vows of celibacy and obedience in the presence of Pope John Paul II during a Holy Thursday Mass at St Peter’s Basilica The pope said they renew promises made at ordination as he concelebrated with the clerics and distributed communion to thousands including two grandchildren of the Count of Paris The ceremony opened four days of Easter rites drawing about a million pilgrims to Rome and preceded the Washing of the Feet at St John Lateran later today The pope is also due to carry a wooden cross near the Colosseum Good Friday and to lead the Easter Vigil and an open air Easter Mass on the Basilica steps.
An earthquake struck Popayan Colombia killing at least 50 people and injuring many more. Two churches packed with Holy Week worshipers were toppled according to authorities and witnesses. The quake measured between 6.0 and 7.0 on the Richter scale and struck at 8 20 a m EST. Popayan's hospital quickly filled as Red Cross and police reported extensive damage to homes schools and theaters.
Leftist guerrillas reported killing 84 soldiers in an assault on San Isidro and ambushes of two Belloso battalions trained at Fort Bragg. Communications were cut. army could not confirm the death toll. A Honduran air wing allegedly aided the attack, with 70 rifles recovered and 46 wounded. Treasury agents released freelance reporters TJ Western and Joan Newton after arrests tied to a radio interview. Congressman Oberstar arrived to aid their release.
Britain s Prince Charles and Princess Diana wrapped up a brief Tasmania tour and flew to a sheep ranch near Sydney for a quiet Easter weekend with their infant son. The couple base at Woomargama New South Wales during their Australian tour which ends April 17 with a departure to New Zealand. They arrived in Australia 12 days ago.
A Gulf of Mexico storm spawns showers across the Southeast while a fast moving cold front brings light rain to the upper Midwest. Tonight cloudy with light winds, tomorrow highs in the mid 40s. Snow possible in upper plains and northern Rockies, rain elsewhere.
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