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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1983
Page
2
In Ein Karem west Jerusalem two Russian Orthodox nuns were found dead at the nunnery. Interior Minister Yosef Burg called it a grave matter and said police are investigating. Swastikas daubed on the building and a gas tank arson attempt were reported nearby, unclear if connected.
U S special envoy Philip C Habib shuttled to Cairo from Saudi Arabia to press Egypt and Syria on the Israeli Lebanese troop withdrawal pact as Damascus prepares a diplomatic counteroffensive. Habib plans to brief Egyptian officials on talks with Lebanese and Saudi leaders and future peacemaking moves.
Pope John Paul II will become the first pontiff to attend a concert at Milan's La Scala during a three day Italian visit. Verdi works will be conducted by Riccardo Muti as security measures mount for a crowd of 1 million plus along the pope's route.
Inland Revenue Staff of London challenge the Daily Express for labeling the Civil and Public Services Association as a bowler hat union. They demand 12 bona fide members who go to work wearing bowler hats and invite bowls wearers to write to the Express.
84 foot inflatable King Kong to tour San Diego Baltimore and Philadelphia this summer earning 15000 dollars weekly. Promoter Robert Vicino says repaired rips and reinforced seams will capitalize on the ape spectacle for Robert Keith and Co. official airline World Airways runs a promotional campaign in Oakland California.
A swarm of tornadoes swept the Houston area early today, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. The storm damaged homes, toppled trees, and cut power along a 150 mile line north of the city. Multiple counties report fatalities and widespread trailer home destruction. Red Cross and Civil Defense set up shelters as power outages and injuries mount.
Argentine and Paraguayan leaders inspect flood zones as persistent rains drive 195,000 people from homes. Formosa City reaches near record river height, 61,170 homeless in Formosa, 170 of 450 schools closed, crops damaged, losses around 84 million dollars. Paraguay reports 30,000 homeless in Chaco.
Former president Richard Nixon, a former yearbook reporter, accepts an offer to be the surprise guest speaker at North Miami High School's journalism banquet. He arrived at Miami International Airport for a Key Largo vacation, dined with Bebe Rebozo and Cye Mandel, then agreed after principal Nicholas Borota invited him, with student Patti Phillips noting his charm.
A rock country blend headlines a Dome concert followed by a Giants Stadium event in East Rutherford and an Atlanta raceway finale. Willie Nelson will perform with multi-group billing, drawing fans of diverse ages. Reserved seating and multiple outlets will distribute tickets as fans line up early.
Weather across the nation shows heavy storms from Kansas to the Atlantic Coast with more tornadoes expected in Dixie. At least six people died, a dozen injured, and hundreds homeless as four Texas tornadoes and Louisiana outbreaks occur last night. Rain and snow affect northern Rockies. sunny west, with mixed eastern conditions. Air quality good. sunset 8 26 pm. sunrise 5 35 am. Tune in for weather data on 162 550 MHz.
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