26 Oct 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1981
Page
1
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport reports a 90 percent chance of rain tonight and 50 percent tomorrow. It will be milder with lows near 50 tonight and highs 60 to 65 tomorrow, driven by southwesterly winds.
A suspicious blaze at MBTA headquarters in Boston knocked out communications and power, suspending the subway during the morning rush. Fire gutted the first floor operations center, delaying thousands of commuters before limited service was restored after 7 a.m. MBTA spokesman Paul DiNatale said service was nearly back to normal by late morning.
UPI reports Dr Peter Hackett 35 of Anchorage Alaska reached the summit of Mount Everest amid darkness and sub zero winds. He was the fifth member of a 21 member expedition to complete the ascent after an eight hour ascent along the south ridge ending at 29 028 feet. The Tourism Ministry announced yesterday.
The Albany AP report notes that yesterday's state daily numbers drawing produced the lucky number 246. The brief item records the result and the number without additional context or details.
A feature argues that worry often fails to make people thin and examines how chronic anxiety can affect appetite and body image. It notes that some individuals remain overweight despite constant concern while others lose weight unintentionally, highlighting psychological factors and coping strategies.
Former City Judge Joseph Falco faces six counts including burglary and official misconduct over alleged entry into Judge J. Richard Sardino’s chambers in November 1980 to obtain a fictional transcript. He pleaded innocent and was released on his own recognizance. The case stems from alleged trespass on November 13, 18 and 20 1980 and a later theft of the transcript used to trap the intruder. Falco criticized the timing of the indictment amid political campaign efforts.
Sen. Patrick Leahy announced he will vote against the 8.5 billion sale of AWACS radar planes to Saudi Arabia, dealing a setback to President Reagan and tightening the anti-AWACS coalition. White House lobbying aims to reach 41 solid votes, with 18 senators set for talks today and more expected this week before the late Wednesday approval vote.
In Poland, two days before a nationwide strike, government dispatches troops to thousands of towns to help local authorities maintain order and speed food distribution. Solidarity accuses the government of waging war on the economy as a general strike is planned for Wednesday. Provinces including Zilona Gora Tarnobrzeg and Konin see large worker stoppages, with Konin delaying a four hour protest.
A 30 foot homemade sailboat carrying over 60 Haitian refugees capsized off Hillsboro Inlet near Fort Lauderdale. Coast Guard reports 33 dead and 31 survivors reached shore. five missing others feared lost. Wounds on some victims hinted at possible foul play, with medical examiner to decide.
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