Bomb injures British Marine Commandos leader in London
Lt. Gen. Sir Steuart Pringle, 53, commander of the Royal Marines Commando Forces, was critically wounded when a bomb exploded as his car was starting to pull away from his London home. Scotland Yard confirmed the injury and said Pringle had led commando forces in Northern Ireland, though no link to the blast was stated.
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Northrop to Develop Stealth Bomber for Air Force
The Air Force named Northrop Corp. as prime contractor for initial Stealth bomber development. The aircraft, called the advanced technology bomber, aims to evade radar with radar-absorbing material and engine heat reduction. Delivery is not expected until late decade.
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Lottery 840 Wins State Drawn Number
Albany UPI reports the winning number drawn yesterday in the state lottery is 840. The result confirms the top prize drawing and outlines official results.
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Albany
UPI
Blonde and Red Head Joke Exchange Mind Reading
A light exchange from a humor strip where Blonde boasts mind reading skills and a Red head retorts with a witty apology. The joke hinges on the misdirection between claimed abilities and the punchline.
Hunting arrow ends intruder in Meeker Hill Road break‑in
A Syracuse man was stabbed to death after intruders tried to break into a home on Meeker Hill Road east of Tully. David C. Harke, 22, was killed and two others injured. Michael Schell, 22, was arrested on first degree robbery and burglary charges. a third suspect is sought. Deputies found $3,000 cash and a suitcase of marijuana after obtaining a warrant. The homeowner Helen Smith 24 and visitor Jacob Mahschie 32 were present. Smith's family aided deputies. Richard Smith reportedly grabbed a hunting arrow during a struggle and stabbed an intruder in the chest. he was not charged.
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Reagan scraps rate hike on passbook savings
Washington reports that Treasury Secretary Reagan planned 40.5 percent rise in passbook savings rates may be canceled after lobbying by savings and loan groups and a vote split at the Depository Institutions Deregulation Committee. Industry opponents argued the move undermines deregulation while banks warned it hurts depositors and undermines the thrift sector. Passbook rates stood at 5.25 percent at banks and 5.50 percent at thrifts.
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Unlucky blast hits state trooper in patrol car
State police say the pipe bomb likely had no specific target as Trooper George Lachnicht, 42, suffered burns and cuts, undergoing surgery. Investigators seek a maroon Oldsmobile Cutlass and a late model Ford pickup with a gun rack and two guns in the rear window, not considered suspects. The car had sat unattended at the Wayne County subst ation for hours.
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Dayan dies at 66 after long service to Israel
Moshe Dayan longtime Israeli leader dies of a heart attack on the eve of the Sabbath at age 66. Prime Minister Begin orders a state funeral and burial at Nahalal after a career spanning three wars and pivotal peace efforts with Egypt, alongside Sadat's recent assassination.
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Saranac 4 Teens Die in Head-On Collision
Police said four teenagers died in a two car crash on Route 3 in Clinton County near Saranac after a 17-year-old driver lost control on wet pavement and crossed the center line. The victims were Michael Gill 16 Jeanie Riel 18 Travis Allen 17 and Joan Crawford 15. The other driver Raymond LaClair 48 and two passengers Jeffery LaClair 23 and Carol LaClair 22 were seriously injured.
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Plattsburgh
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Cadyville
Travis Allen
Morrisonville
Jeanie Riel
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Saranac
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Provost
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
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Social Security tax hike set for 1982 by SSA
The Social Security Administration announced 1982 tax changes, raising the payroll tax rate to 6.7 percent for employees and employers, increasing the wage base to 32,400 dollars, and lifting the maximum tax to 2,170.80 dollars. Average workers will pay about 100 dollars more, with high earners facing about 195.75 dollars more, while self employed rates rise to 9.35 percent and the maximum tax to 3,029.10 dollars.
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