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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1983
Page
2
May 13, 1983 edition covers a May 13 Business Council meeting and a legislative roundup on A3. Two policemen convicted reported on A12. A prairie feature titled The new prairie appears on A7.
Two blasts about an hour apart damaged Army and Naval Reserve centers in Uniondale Long Island and Queens New York City with no injuries reported. FBI investigating. police say the incidents are linked.
Inmate fatalities and a serious injury followed two unruly fights at San Quentin state prison. Officials said one prisoner died from a dumbbell attack and another was stabbed to death, with a third in serious condition after a brawl between Mexican and white inmates and Blacks. Guards used birdshot after three warnings failed to stop the melee.
Rep. David Patronella of Houston celebrated his 26th birthday with a blonde stripper sent to the Capitol. The act drew apologies from Speaker Gib Lewis who said the prank was in bad taste and not condoned.
A TV station apologized after a boy threw water on Gov. James J. Blanchard during his Holland Tulip Festival visit. Station officials said the cameraman suggested the stunt in jest and acted without malice. An investigation is ongoing and appropriate action will be taken.
President Reagan blasted Democratic tax increases and critics while Republicans split over the budget. Seven GOP senators voted against the budget compromise, with one Democrat, Howell Heflin, supporting it. Reagan pledged to veto any tampering with the third year of tax cuts and defense spending, and he endorsed George Bush for a possible second term. James Brady, wounded in the assassination attempt, shared spotlight as a $250,000 check supported the Brady Foundation.
The Republican Senate remains divided over raising taxes and deficits as Baker fails to pass a compromise budget plan for 1984. The 52 to 48 vote defeated the Do Menici formula backed by the president, with seven Republicans voting no and only one Democrat supporting the compromise. The House proceeds with a tax plan, while Senate plans for another attempt fade amid administration opposition.
Weather forecast shows a clear night with a low in the mid forties and a sunny warm day ahead with a high near eighty. Central and northern Ontario warned of winter storms while snow, freezing rain and thunderstorms affect the northern plains and lower Missouri Valley.
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