Fire destroys Grange hall and Masonic temple in Jordan
A fire destroyed the Grange hall and Masonic temple in Jordan early today with arson suspected. Investigators noted the blaze appeared suspicious as volunteers from eight departments fought it for over five hours. total losses exceed 50 000 dollars with temple salvage possible at 70 000.
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Onondaga County
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Plainville
Camillus
Weedsport
No Thruway slowdown fears amid toll dispute
Toll collectors and state police report no slowdown at Syracuse area Thruway booths as CSEA presses for a weekend work action over bargaining with the Thruway Authority. Union says inspections could trigger massive tie ups. authority vows penalties if action occurs.
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Thruway Authority
Syracuse Area
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SCEA
Police Kill Youths in Cape Town Riots Amid Unrest
Police fired on stone-throwing youths outside Trafalgar High School for coloreds as protests spread in Cape Town on the second day of antigovernment riots. Tear gas and volleyed gas cannisters dispersed demonstrators near Grand Parade Square while Prime Minister Vorster traveled to Switzerland for a Kissinger meeting.
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South Africa
Cape Town
John Vorster
Switzerland
Henry A. Kissinger
South African Press Association
Trafalgar
Fair skies boost crowds at New York State Fair
Fair officials forecast a second day of 60 000 plus attendance as Bob Hope and the Irish Rovers entertain at the grandstand. About 17 000 on the grounds by noon with 8 000 seniors admitted free yesterday and similar expected today. Ticket counts faced issues for under 17s and non-ticketed groups, but paid admissions, parking, and concessions report gains.
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Muir
Syracuse
Art and Home Center
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Irish Rovers
Tom Young
Midway
Young
Fair schedule pages highlight acts and savings at the New York State Fair
The fair features Stan Colella and acts from the New York State Fair Band, C R A C, and the Suda Ash Six. Officials note fewer free passes but expect higher gate revenue and a smaller $800000 deficit. Exhibitors welcome questions as cleaner grounds spark some concession friction. A Snapper project engages visitors in the State Exhibits Building.
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C.R.A.C
Suda Ash Six
Young
Fairgrounds
Phil Gaines
Viking 2 lands on Mars to seek signs of life at Utopia
UPI reports Viking 2 touched down on the Martian dunes at Litopia after a 6 58 p m EDT window, with first surface photos arriving soon from Pasadena mission control. Scientists note potential ice permafrost and moist pockets in soil, while earlier Viking 1 continues brief Earth contact.
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AL Rossiter JR
Pasadena
Calif
UPI
America
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Utopia
Mars
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Red Planet
Pasadena Control Center
Harold Masursky
Orbital
Litopia
Richard Young
Earth
Viking 1
Labor Day Weekend Weather Outlook With Brief Showers
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport forecasts a mostly sunny Labor Day weekend with brief showers. Tonight's low around 55, a 10 percent rain chance. Sunday and tomorrow show a 5 to 30 percent chance of showers, with highs 70 to 75 and lows 50 to 55. Monday will be partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s.
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National Weather Service
Hancock Airport
Jobless rate edges up to 7.9 percent in August
The Labor Department reports a slight rise in the national unemployment rate to 7.9 percent in August, the highest this year, with 7.5 million Americans out of work. Teen unemployment surged to 19.7 percent while overall employment rose to 87.98 million as the job market shows mixed signals ahead of the election.
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UPL
Galion
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Department
Arms sale to Saudi Arabia faces congressional fight
Washington reports a proposed 1500 missile sale to Saudi Arabia is part of a 6 billion dollar multi country package, with Iran receiving the largest share. The Arms Control Agency endorses the deal though lawmakers may cut missiles or delay delivery. hearings on related Iran talks could spill over to Saudi sales. The package is to be delivered in phases over several years.
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U.S. Arms Control Agency
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Israel
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Arms Control Agency
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