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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1982
Page
2
In Livingston Louisiana authorities kept 2400 residents from returning home as 43 derailed tank cars burned for a third day. Police said the duration of the blaze is unpredictable and the amount of spilled chemicals remains unclear.
An excursion boat Harbor Queen carrying 42 people capsized after hitting a sandbar during a birthday anniversary party on the Savannah River in Augusta. Six injured passengers remained in hospital. all aboard reached shore by 1 am. The boat, rented for a wedding anniversary and birthday, is owned by Rick Huff of Augusta.
A blaze at 81 Hudson Ave in Rochester early today heavily damaged a house thought vacant. Firefighters extinguished the fire in about 15 minutes, and investigators found the body of an unidentified man inside the structure.
In Placerville California police describe a suspect, William Howard, in a WWI overcoat and size 15 purple shoes. He was charged with burglary after matching a witness description and large footprints were found near the home of an elderly woman. In Fort Madison Iowa Bill Frame paid a $1,764.35 tax bill with his white shirt bearing a bank check. Cincinnati Zoo to host Catch the Bugs weekend October 9-10 featuring edible insect dishes and insect themed snacks.
In a charged pre election scene in Washington Reagan hosted a White House barbecue drawing Democrats while Carter chided the president at a rival $1,000-a-plate fundraiser. Carter urged truth over partisan rhetoric as both camps sought to shape public opinion ahead of election day.
Washington brief notes Congress won’t shut down despite a midnight deadline as negotiators reach a compromise spending bill. White House officials say there will be no furloughs, while Justice Department lawyers indicate non essential staff could be paid briefly if funding lapsed. The measure avoids a government shutdown through December 17, keeping domestic programs funded within the year’s budget framework.
Forecast cloudy tonight with a mid 40s low and sunny cool conditions tomorrow reaching near 65. Hurricane Paul remnants bring extended snow and rain through the Rockies into Texas with Idaho snow up to 18 inches and West Texas street flooding. Utah endures more rain and snow after historic floods in Salt Lake City. $25 million in damages reported.
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