04 Sep 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1981
Page
1
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport warns of brief showers tonight with a near 70 percent chance of rain and a low in the 60s. Tomorrow brings variable clouds and a 40 percent shower chance as highs reach 70 to 75.
Brive urges motorists and motorcyclists to heed safety as Labor Day weekend approaches with heightened police patrols. Authorities warn the holiday is historically the deadliest on highways, while markets fall with the Dow at 862.54 after a 4.47 point midday drop following yesterday’s loss.
In Empire Magazine James T. Mulder profiles James Mulder as artistic director and general manager of Opera Theater of Syracuse, detailing how he balances artistic aims with business needs. Kevin Hyland notes a nun and priest mass celebrated by clowns while Mary Beth Irving discusses women over 60 seeking zest in life. New York lottery numbers 238 daily, 0833 win four.
A local arts feature highlights a quirky stage moment described as a tantrum that sparked a piquant performance. The piece notes the performer’s bold stance, a playful critique of audience expectations, and the creator’s inventive use of noise and motion to provoke reflection.
A 8000 gallon tanker leaking ethyl acrylic at Longways Truck Stop on Route 49 east of Central Square led to a precautionary evacuation of residents within about three quarters of a mile. Route 81 and Route 49 were closed briefly, then reopened as crews transferred the chemical to a second rack and contained the spill with no injuries reported.
Showers on the seventh day of the fair forced cancellation of the high school band grandstand competition as 15 bands were set to compete. Talent Showcase moved to the Horticulture Building while wheelchair basketball and boxing exhibitions faced weather-related adjustments. Vendors relocated to shelter as turnout slowed and forecasts hinted at Labor Day windup plans with Al Martino headlining.
The National Weather Service warns of a Labor Day drizzle with variable clouds but 58,046 fairgoers attended the event, up 3,261 from last year. Fair Director Thomas G. Young praised the crowd while noting ongoing expectations for better service in coming days.
NBC announces evening news anchor David Brinkley will retire next month ending a 38 year career with the network. Brinkley, 61, could not be reached for comment. The move follows mixed success of NBC Magazine and comes as Cronkite at CBS steps away from the Evening News.
UPI reports August wholesale inflation held at 3.6 percent annually, with a 0.3 percent monthly rise in the Producer Price Index and unemployment edging to 7.2 percent. Black workers and teenagers face record-high jobless rates. gasoline and energy costs fall, while food prices rise modestly. Analysts expect consumer inflation to ease later, noting the PPI’s slow pace and energy price declines.
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