Mail order for rifle ticketed for Berkowitz
A package sent to the confessed Son of Sam killer Carl Berkowitz at Marcy State Hospital triggered a federal probe. An order blank for an 8 mm rifle, postmarked in Flushing, arrived July 19 with Berkowitz’s name but no money. Officials call it a prank and say no security breach occurred.
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Robert Garrow
Fishkill
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Marcy State Hospital
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Flushing
N.Y
Queens
New York City
Son of
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Arms Company
Treasury Department
Verdict Watch as Sheeran Trial Nears Ruling
A nine women and three men jury prepares to decide Deputy County Comptroller Richard G. Sheeran's guilt or innocence on 51 counts of illegal political fundraising. The case raises expectations of wide impact on county employees and political leaders, despite jurors being urged to ignore community consequences.
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Richard G. Sheeran
Supreme Court
Lynan H. Smith
Summit Nears Deadline From Egyptian Israeli Talks
At Camp David a Middle East summit presses toward sundown with fresh Egyptian Israeli contacts. President Carter and top advisers met as a costly 20 month corruption probe looms, shaping local political headlines and juror focus on the Sheeran case.
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Camp David
Middle East
Carter
Defense
Harold Brown
Industrial Output Rises 0.5 Percent in August
The Federal Reserve Board reports a 0.5 percent rise in August industrial production across mines factories and utilities signaling steady economic growth. Following 0.7 percent gains in June and July the report notes continued output supports employment and broad economic health.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Central New York Weekend Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hancock Airport foresees a pleasant weekend with partly cloudy tonight near 55 then Saturday mostly sunny highs 70 to 75 and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Rain chances stay near ten percent through tomorrow while Sunday to Tuesday bring partly sunny skies and highs around 76 with lows in the upper 40s. Intercity travel in the Empire State should enjoy sunshine though a few spots may see scattered showers from upper air disturbances. A lighthearted note says solar energy drives air conditioner purchases.
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State Fair Piano and Organ Demo Sale
N Syracuse Music on Route 11 in Wisconsin advertises a state fair piano and organ demo sale. The store at Syracuse closes with a phone line 458 6565 and notes hours extend to evening.
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Diesel Rabbit tops 1979 fuel economy ratings
The EPA announced the 1979 model year fuel economy ratings with the diesel Volkswagen Rabbit achieving 41 mpg, leading a diesel-dominated top tier. Diesel Volkswagens occupy the top three spots, while the Datsun 216 leads gasoline cars at 35 mpg. annual costs are estimated for 15,000 miles at diesel 60 cents and gasoline 70 cents per gallon.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Douglas M. Casile
Castle
Zip Code Expansion Aims to Speed Mail Delivery
A federal plan proposes adding four digits to the five digit ZIP Code, creating a longer code similar in length to a Social Security number. The system, expected to take five years to install, would speed mail distribution and stabilize postage costs though not cut them. Congressman James M. Hanley supports the idea, noting it could reduce manual handling while working toward fully automated distribution. The extra digits would be rolled out over two and a half years.
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Barry W. Ernest
Continental
United States
Postal Service
James M. Hanley
Washington
Chico
Calif
Hanley
Garrow buried as investigation continues
The body of Robert Garrow was buried in Syracuse after private services as state probes into his escape and death continued. Garrow, 42, died in a shootout with correction officers near Fishkill after escaping the facility, with governors and police heightening questions about outside help and prison security.
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Garrow
Fishkill
Dutchess County
North Country
Oakwood Morningside
Watertown
Hugh Carey
Carey
Hudson River
Who Was Jack Ruby The Subject Of A Sept Probe
The House Assassinations Committee advances focus on Jack Ruby amid questions about his Oswald shooting in 1963. The era's murky ties and security lapses spur debate. Kantor's seven part serialization on Ruby debuts in The Herald American.
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Daas
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Syracuse
Herald-American
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Atlanta Constitution
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Parkland Memorial Hospital
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Ali Spinks on TV Will: heavyweight title triple quest
Ali faces Spinks in New Orleans Superdome for the World Boxing Association heavyweight championship. WIXT TV carries the event starting at 8 p.m with preliminaries. The 15 round main event is set for 10 p.m.
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Leon Spinks
Ali
Spinks
New Orleans Superdome
World Boxing Association
Wixt-Tv
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