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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1982
Page
1
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport predicts mostly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Tonight’s low around 50F with highs in the 60s tomorrow, a 50 percent shower chance, and sunshine periods Wednesday and Thursday. More rain expected Friday with overnight lows 45 to 55 and daytime highs around 60.
Americans gathered for Labor Day weekend revelry yet traffic accidents marred many celebrations. A United Press International tally shows at least 325 deaths on U.S. roadways since the holiday counting period began Friday at 6 p.m. local time.
A live Harpoon missile accidentally fired from a Danish navy frigate struck a summer cottage on Zealand, lighting a fire near a campground. The cottage and a second unoccupied structure burned. no casualties reported. Campground trailers and tents 200 to 300 yards away reports say remained undamaged. Navy and Defense Ministry spokesmen confirmed the accident.
In Albany the nightly numbers game produced a winning number announced last night by state lottery officials. No further details on payouts or participants were provided in the fragment.
A saying notes some individuals equate enjoyment with spending beyond their means. The idea suggests happiness is linked to experiences that require financial strain, challenging the notion that affordable moments can satisfy.
Gunmen calling themselves a anti-communist paramilitary squad seized the Polish Embassy in Bern demanding Poland lift martial law and release detainees. The group led by Col. Wysocki claimed 13 hostages, warned of dynamite, and said attacks would spread to other Polish missions in Europe if demands are not met. Swiss police surrounded the building as authorities sought a peaceful resolution.
On a sunny 1982 closing day, the New York State Fair drew 108,610 attendees, boosting nine-day totals to 639,587 and nearing the all time mark of 701,039. Parking overflow, traffic jams, and full grandstands marked the day as officials hailed ideal weather and unprecedented turnout.
Unions call for 10.8 million jobless workers to be put back to work as Labor Day observances unfold nationwide. Leaders cite the need for job creation and rally in Homestead Pa. with calls for Congress action.
Oscar winner Janet Gaynor and Broadway star Mary Martin were injured when a taxicab was struck by a van driven by a drunken driver. Martin's manager Ben Washer was killed. Martin’s son Larry Hagman traveled to the hospital as Gaynor fought for life on life support amid multiple injuries and heavy blood loss.
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