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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1981
Page
1
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport forecasts mostly cloudy and windy conditions tonight and tomorrow with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows near 60 tonight and highs mid 70s tomorrow, with south winds 15 to 25 mph.
A fiery head-on collision of two freight trains in a remote Quebec region northwest of Montreal killed two crewmen with a third feared dead. Canadian National Railways cited a probable human error and rule infraction, while five others suffered burns but survived.
Rupert Murdoch has closed the London Sunday Times and put 1400 staff on indefinite suspension after 101 union members refused a guarantee of uninterrupted production. Gerald Long said there was no choice without union commitment to continuous work this weekend.
The number drawn last night in New York state’s daily numbers game was 201.
A lighthearted reflection notes a perfect autumn day as the lawn needs no mowing and leaves have not yet begun to fall, capturing a brief mood of mild seasonal contentment.
Sandra Day OConnor begins her first day on the Supreme Court the first woman to join the Court and attend private conferences. Justices meet privately to review more than 1,000 petitions as OConnor prepares for the new term. Reagan watches as she takes oaths and joins the bench with three Stewart clerks preparing reports.
The Chicago Sun Times notes Sandra Day O Connor's robe appears shorter than expected for a Supreme Court justice. Observers say the hem shows under the formal garment while President Reagan and Chief Justice Burger pose with their spouses, Burger's robe reaching mid calf.
From cities and colleges fans converged on John F. Kennedy Stadium for the Rolling Stones first of two Philadelphia shows on their 25 city American tour. Mick Jagger hailed the packed venue as great to be back after three years, as Electric Factory Concerts announced a sellout of 90,000 tickets.
Four armed inmates identified as Robert Snyder Thomas Mosher James Kelley and Bret Moynahan escaped Cortland County jail after overpowering two guards and stealing a handgun. They are at large in the county with no released addresses and faces include parole violation burglary DWI and attempted robbery.
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