16 May 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1981
Page
1
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport reports cloudiness to persist until tomorrow with sunny periods thereafter. Rainfall in the last 24 hours totals about 1.4 inches, boosting water supplies and easing drought risk. Tonight’s low around the low 40s, with tomorrow’s high in the mid 50s and sunny periods.
Buffalo AP reports Ann Odre wounded in the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II shows signs of improvement according to her relative and Dr. Thomas Kenjarski. If her condition continues to improve, she could be home within two weeks.
Three firemen were killed and eight seriously injured when a weakened wall of a fire-damaged century old commercial building in Old Montreal toppled onto them. The blaze began last night and emergency crews rushed to the scene.
Six people died when two cars collided on U S 24 about two miles east of Paris authorities said today. The Missouri Highway Patrol reported a car driven by Goldie Bunch 38 of Moberly collided with an auto driven by Charles Wright 38 of Griggsville Ti.
Foreign Minister Masayoshi Tio and a top aide resigned to take blame for confusion over the joint communique on Japan United States defense ties. The move aims to quell uproar from the May Washington summit between Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki and President Reagan. The report also notes New York state daily numbers game results with the winning number 5.
A lighthearted piece compares nostalgia to a grammar lesson locating present tense and past perfect usage. It playfully suggests enjoying linguistic quirks while recalling memories and language quirks from bygone days.
Richard Tierney, 39, of 215 Lincoln Park Drive, died at the scene after a patrol car driven by Officer Thomas Bailey struck him on James Street near Midter Avenue in Hastwood. Witnesses said the man wandered in the roadway as Bailey swerved to avoid him. Bailey was en route to back up another officer. Eastern Ambulance responded. investigations by Police Chief Thomas J. Sarrino, the Corporation Counsel, and the District Attorney’s office are under way.
Pope John Paul II slept peacefully with stable vital signs and no sedatives, as doctors voiced cautious optimism. He began physical therapy and spoke of forgiveness. investigations probe accomplices and Turkish suspects tied to the would be assassin.
The United States asks Saudi Arabia to back its stance amid the Syria Israel missile crisis. Libyan leader Khadafy pledges anti aircraft missiles for southern Lebanon. US citizens advised to limit Beirut travel as Moscow shows naval support and ships move toward the area.
A bomb exploded in the Kennedy International Airport terminal rest room early this morning injuring one man severely and prompting evacuation of the Pan American terminal and a Guatemala flight. A caller identified as a member of the Puerto Rican Armed Resistance Group claimed bombs were planted, triggering a large police search and flight delays as authorities secured the area and prepared to move planes if needed.
Gov. Pugh Carey signed legislation cutting personal and business taxes by 1.2 billion over five years with 75 million in fiscal 1981-82. Commerce Commissioner William Hassell plans to resign to return to private business, while the measure aims to revitalize state finances and reduce taxes in coming years.
A Jacksonville jury found Marine Pfe. Robert Garwood innocent on all counts of sexually molesting a 7 year old girl after deliberating 85 minutes. Garwood 85 faced first degree sex offense charges with life imprisonment possible.
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