07 Sep 1981
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1981
Page
1
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport predicts a brief respite from rain tonight after a drizzly Labor Day. Overnight low near 50, then clouds increase tomorrow with possible showers late in the day, high around 75. Rain chances decline to about 10 percent tonight and rise to 49 percent tomorrow.
The Associated Press reports the Labor Day homeward drive sees deaths rise to 306 as millions travel. Los Angeles State University researchers announce a leukemia vaccine progress in cats, a potential step toward human vaccines. Tulsa gas refinery explosion kills two, with one in critical condition. Albany daily numbers game draws 823. Teenagers question summer boredom and late-night activities.
President Reagan in a Labor Day radio address said his recovery program aims to create 3 million more jobs by 1986, adding to the 10 million anticipated, and lift real wages. He spoke amid labor tensions, planning a New York visit to present an $85 million Westway check while AFL CIO leaders marked their centennial.
Belfast reports the IRA hunger strike faces two major setbacks but a spokesman vows it will go on. A striker’s family halted the fast to save his life, while INLA scales back participation. Pickering, McKeown, Devlin and other guerrillas remain in or join the protest, with several already dead or hospitalized.
On the 135th New York State Fair final day crowds kept hoping for sun amid clouds. Don Springer and Bristol Mountain Bluegrass perform at Empire Court while stock cars race at 1 pm and the Grand National Tractor Pull concludes later. Talent Hunt finals begin at 11:45 am with finals at 3 pm and horticulture and crafts displays open for last minute viewing.
In Seattle, a tagged hatchery salmon released overnight between Three Tree Point and Vashon Island eluded about 25,000 anglers in the Schucks Million Dollar Fish Derby. The $1 million prize went unclaimed as no entrant turned in the tag by the deadline. Dick Root, an insurer underwriter for Schucks Auto Supply, was noted among supporters of the Children's Orthopedic Hospital fundraiser.
New York report says Prime Minister Menachem Begin arrives with maps and documents to oppose President Reagan’s plan to sell AWACS aircraft and other military tech to Saudi Arabia. Begin warns the move endangers Israel’s security and seeks a stronger U S Israel relationship as talks with Reagan proceed.
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