04 May 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1981
Page
1
The National Weather Service says high pressure brings sunny skies and 70s across the state this week. Tonight’s low is 45 to 50, tomorrow looks partly sunny with highs near 80, winds 5 to 15 mph, and only a 10 percent chance of rain.
A house fire in Tuam, Ireland, killed Margaret Ward, 28, and four of her children, ages 1 to 8. The husband and infant escaped. Neighbors aiding rescue were driven back by flames. cause undetermined. Investigators noted the infant survived with the father.
A humorous line features a doctor telling a patient that rising meat and eggs prices have cleared up cholesterol. The quip reflects light medical banter about diet and health.
In Belfast the 65 day hunger strike of Bobby Sands leaves him unconscious in Maze Prison. Officials say Sands weighs under 85 pounds while family and medical team stay at his bedside and calls for Catholics to avoid violence gain momentum. Pope John Paul II appeals for an end to sectarian warfare in Northern Ireland.
Administrative Law Judge David Weisenberg excluded news media from a hearing reviewing the denial of unemployment benefits for two former Andreoli probe attorneys. Edward Feinberg and Guido Visioni seek to overturn a Department of Labor termination, arguing they left under ethical pressure. Their lawyer Benjamin Ferarra warned the press could risk witness prosecution as the corruption probe continues.
Law judge David Weisenberg ruled at an unemployment benefit hearing for two former Andreoli probe attorneys excluding the press and tape devices. Albert Singer, Albany AG office director, admitted to possessing a recorder but claimed it was off and removed it from under his coat.
The Dow slipped 16.30 points to 979.29 at midday as traders reacted to the Fed report showing a $4.2 billion rise in M1B money supply and a spike in the federal funds rate to 21 percent. Morgan Guaranty Trust and Continental Illinois raised prime rates to 19 percent, with Treasury issuing $6.75 billion in new notes and bonds. Analysts warn further rate hikes could devastate stocks while inflation cools and the economy remains strong, complicating Reagan's tax-cut push in Congress.
Secretary Haig told NATO ministers the United States would start talks on reducing nuclear missiles in Europe by year end if Poland is not meddled in. He warned the Soviet buildup in Eastern Europe worries NATO as Washington rejects Brezhnev’s moratorium.
Passengers of the disabled cruise ship SS Norway limped toward Miami after boiler trouble on a Caribbean voyage. Anxious travelers recalled champagne and luxury thinning as they used soda water to brush teeth and consumed thousands of free drinks during the 52 mile approach to port. The Syracuse couple aboard, Mr and Mrs Lionel Grossman, said they loved the cruise and planned to sail again with Norwegian Caribbean Lines.
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