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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1978
Page
1
A historic city newspaper issue dated Volume 98 Number 5 features a 50 cent price tag and marks a landmark edition. Details on local governance, events, and notices are limited but indicate a regional print run and archival significance.
The 1976 New York State Fair, extended to 10 days, neared the all time attendance mark of 601,478 with two days left. Fair director Thomas Young praised favorable weather after seven straight rainy days in 1975 and noted an electrical system overhaul may be needed. Automobiles featured in shows with antique autos parading, the Jose Chitwood Thrill Show at 3 p.m., and the New York State Demolition Derby Championships at 8 p.m. Bruce Wadsworth from Onondaga County competes in the derby as gates and Midway crowd activity remained high.
Vatican reports Pope John Paul I joined leaders of Christian churches in prayer and the Lord's Prayer in English as preparations for his installation proceed. VIPs include Vice President Mondale, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, King Juan Carlos and others. security totals about 10,000 amid expectations of 250,000 in St Peter's Square.
President Carter prepares for an unprecedented Camp David meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Begin and Egyptian President Sadat to push a peace path. Officials stress no American plan. Mondale says the talks may last a week with suggestions and urging toward a settlement.
Roxanne Carling, 17, of Van Etten New York, and her former boyfriend Craig Morse, 23, of Athens Pennsylvania, were found dead after an apparent murder suicide. The pair were last seen Aug. 23 traveling toward Pennsylvania. a .22 pistol lay beside the bodies. Autopsy planned. about 300 volunteers aided the nine day search near Route 34 and Round Top Park.
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport predicts variable clouds and a chance of afternoon or evening showers or thunderstorms today with a high near 80. Partly cloudy tonight with a mid 50s low and a 40 percent rain chance. Tomorrow, mostly sunny with a high around 70.
Chicago AP reports Labor Day weekend highway deaths surpassed 150 nationwide as traffic safety authorities tally early this morning.
A lighthearted note jokes about a vacation resort and tanning costs. An OPEN SUN advertisement promotes music with 100 pianos at bargain prices at RT. 11 N. Syr, using the number 458-6345 for contact.
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