14 Nov 1984
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1984
Page
1
A local newspaper notes the Great American Smokeout and urges quitting support. It highlights guidance to break the habit, a three week plan, reasons to quit, and a hotline with motivational messages from former smokers. Also mentioned is Baby Fae’s health update and medical efforts to stabilize her condition after a 19 day period on life support.
Fashion designers roll out ensembles that hug silhouettes, embracing fitted styles while playfully calling out overly baggy trends. The trend leans toward sleek lines and tailored cuts, reflecting a push toward modern, minimalist wardrobes.
ATLANTA AP Surgery corrects nearsightedness by corneal slices in radial keratotomy. In a government PERK study 435 patients gained 20 40 or better vision with 78 percent improving. Outcomes vary, complicating patient selection, as debate continues over safety and long term effects.
Washington reports Soviet vessels carrying military equipment are en route to Nicaragua as part of Sandinista arms buildup. The White House, State Department, and Pentagon warn the flow exceeds purely defensive needs and signals serious concern over the accelerating buildup.
U S officials assess Sandinista acquisition of Soviet Mi 24 helicopters and air to ground firepower. They warn the high performance combat choppers could aid Sandinistas against US backed rebels and threaten Nicaragua's neighbor Honduras. Estimates place the Mi 24's fire rate at about 25 000 rounds per minute. Concerns shift from potential Soviet missiles to delivery of more lethal weapons.
Former public figure Nixon acted as an informal senior adviser to the 1984 Reagan reelection effort. He guided the focus on a critical industrial state that could determine Mondale's victory, with Lee Atwater, Roger Stone, and Edward Rolls citing his influence. Nixon met with the trio at his Saddle River home and offered strategic input benefiting the campaign.
In the 48th Senate District contest between Hoffmann and Auer, Hoffmann must file an affidavit today alleging ballot tampering. Unofficial results show Hoffmann leading by 309 votes with hundreds of absentee ballots to be counted in Onondaga Madison and Oneida counties.
At Cape Canaveral the shuttle crew led by Dale Gardner and Joseph Allen captured the Westar 6 satellite 223 miles up using a 4 foot grapple nicknamed stinger. Gardner attached the link as the crew prepared to berth the satellite in the cargo bay while navigation lights guided the recovery.
In Springfield Massachusetts the Smith and Wesson Co closed its employee golf driving range after flocks of seagulls bombarded officials motorists and neighbors with hundreds of balls. A company official aside that seagulls take the balls high into the air and drop them. Bombing runs began after the range opened on October 18.
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