14 Oct 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1981
Page
1
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport predicts scattered showers tomorrow with a 40 percent chance. Tonight will be dry and temperatures fall to 45 degrees, then rise to 65 to 70 tomorrow. More showers are expected Friday and Saturday before clearing Sunday and maintaining mild temperatures.
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger left Washington for an 11 day trip to Europe. The centerpiece is a NATO defense ministers meeting where officials say the focus will be on upcoming U S Soviet arms control talks.
A 21 year old Atlantic City police officer Peter Hyner was killed in an exchange of gun fire during a daytime car chase at the Albany Avenue Bridge. The fleeing suspect died later at Atlantic City Medical Center. A second item from New York reports the daily numbers game result with the numbers 348 and 9343 for Win Four.
A humorous note proclaims the laziest man in the world as the one who sits and whittles with an electric knife, awarding him a playful distinction.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees wins the 1981 Nobel Peace Prize worth 180000 dollars for aiding approximately 10 million refugees and displaced people. Lead by High Commissioner Paul Hartling since 1978, it emphasizes Vietnamese refugees and global refugee crises while urging humane government action.
Israel signals willingness to accept Linowitz principles for Palestinian self rule in the West Bank and Gaza, as AMB delegation reports Begin told U S diplomats in Cairo. Carter confirmed the shift, saying Begin indicated readiness to embrace the plan next week in Tel Aviv amid renewed talks with Egypt and the United States. Linowitz notes uncertainty about specifics, but sees potential progress in the stalled autonomy negotiations.
In a letter to President Reagan King Hassan II says neighboring countries used Soviet made SAMs against Moroccan forces at Guella Zemmur. He notes two Moroccan aircraft were shot down a C 130 transport and a Mirage F 1 fighter, marking a new escalation in the Western Sahara conflict with Polisario Front and Algerian backing.
Commerce chief George G. Dempster, on the job since August, plans a bold push to raise New York exports to the nation’s forefront. He envisions a “Made in New York” stamp and a nationwide media blitz to promote quality Empire State products, with a program starting November 1 and a goal of increasing U S exports through New York leadership.
AP reports a 320 foot Chinese submarine exploded in the North China Sea during a missile launch attempt, killing about 100 aboard. Experts say the vessel failed to withstand shock and vibration from the launch and many crew members died of asphyxiation.
Washington Reuters report notes the $3.1 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia faces likely House rejection with Speaker O Neill predicting a three to one vote against. Senate fate remains uncertain as Reagan pressures for approval ahead of votes planned Tuesday or Wednesday. The package includes AWACS planes, KC-135 tankers, fuel tanks, and 1177 Sidewinder missiles amid fears of fueling a regional arms race.
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