Williams Remains Miss America 1984 In Spirit Not Crown
Vanessa Williams, dethroned Miss America 1984, reflects on her brief reign as 51 contestants prepare for the 1985 pageant in Atlantic City. She will watch from her parents home 180 miles away, keeping the crown in a box while Penthouse’s photos sparked her resignation. Williams says she plans to watch, will be reminded of past fame, and hopes to help future contestants.
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Syracuse Wins 23-7 Over Maryland in Opener
Syracuse University halfback Jaime Covington bursts through the Maryland line as SU defeats the Terrapins 23 to 7 in the season opener.
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Syracuse University
Jaime Covington
Maryland
Terrapins
Changing mone Details A2
Editorial argues that supporting civilian military action is untenable amid ethics concerns in a broad commentary on US policy. Syracuse trivia blocks test readers on city specifics, framed as a brief lifestyle note.
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Syracuse
Today's chuckle about the world and leash
A witty line notes a twist of perspective on control and freedom, likening the world to a leash rather than a string. The brief quote frames humor around perception and personal power. Lottery winners: A7.
Crime rate drops for 2nd year
FBI reports 1983 total crimes at 12.07 million, down 7 percent from 1982, marking the largest one-year drop and the first two-year decline in 24 years. Attorney General Smith cites signs of turning back crime as numbers fall. Police Foundation head Murphy attributes the drop to fewer people in the crime age and higher prison populations.
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United States
FBI
William French Smith
Patrick Murphy
New York City
Syracuse
Murphy
Police Foundation
Soviet motorboots raise speed with heavy boots
Moscow reports Pravda notes Soviet scientists have developed motorized boots weighing about 544 pounds each. Wearers can take nine steps at up to 25 mph as a platform under the boot sole triggers a combustion cycle, creating a jumping movement described as a heaping motion.
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Communist Party
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Hijacked Iran Air jet lands after Iraqi escort
An Iran Air Boeing 727 hijacked on a domestic flight with 128 aboard landed safely in Iraq with an Iraqi warplane escort. The hijackers offered to release all passengers and officials indicated the crew and passengers were described as in good health.
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Islamic Republic
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Witnesses dispute sheriff version of fatal shooting
Onondaga County Sheriff John C. Dillon defended Deputy Gregory A. Duck as justified after Anthony Brooks was fatally shot during a struggle. Three witnesses contradicted the sheriff’s account, saying Duck overreacted and Brooks posed no threat as he fought from near two feet away. Brooks, 27, died of a chest wound after being hit in a backyard altercation. Brooks’ aunt and uncle raised him since infancy. the autopsy cited lung injury from the bullet and the district attorney’s office awaits further review.
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Cody
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Pope John Paul II Arrives for 12 Day Canadian Tour
Canadians welcome the pope while split over church doctrine on sex and authority. In Quebec the visit opens with papal colors adorning homes as security tightens after a recent Montreal train station bombing. Police sealed manholes near the archbishop’s residence as up to half a million people line streets for the procession and outdoor Mass.
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John Paul I
New France
John Pail
Montreal
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