New Jersey Nightly News; New Jersey Nightly News Episode from 10/06/1982

Disorderly person to read everything that teachers employees and it returned to schools. Did. Good evening I'm Rolonda Watts is on special assignment in the news two people are dead tonight following a shooting spree in New Brunswick Teaneck teachers are back on the job.

Their 19 day strike is over. And in sports the Devils debut with a 3 3 tie. Bill Perry will have details. A man who was distraught over marital problems went on a shooting rampage in New Brunswick today killing one person and wounding three others. Twenty four year old Richard Elliot Jr. then turned the revolver to his own chest and killed himself. Brenda Flanagan has details. The shooting began in this house on Delavan street where Richard Elliot used to live with his a strange wife Tamara. Police say Elliot went there seeking his wife. It was a long standing problem between the wife and for her this morning. Instead Elliot found his wife's sister Renee and her friend Frank Higgins. He shot and wounded them both with a 22 caliber revolver. After Elliot left Piggins ran across the street for help.

I came to the door he was bleeding from the head from the head. And I. Ask him what happened. And he say that Richie had shot him and then in the meantime Elliott went around the corner to his mother in law's house. Outside he saw his wife's brother Jerome A neighbor described Elliot's actions. And I heard a shot and I looked and I saw a drone fall in front of the house and then he ran upstairs. And then. Broke the window and left in a mall the drone handy died two hours later. Rebeck says two policemen saw the third shooting and went to the house. By that time Elliot had shot and wounded his mother in law Margaret handy. When he saw police coming he shot himself. Elliot who was unemployed was on probation when the shooting occurred. He had been convicted of assaulting his wife Renee handi remains in critical condition here at Middlesex General Hospital where her mother Margaret handy is in stable condition. Frank Higgins is also in stable condition at St. Peters Hospital in New Brunswick. I'm Brenda Flanagan.

Five children died early this morning in a pre-dawn fire in New York's central ward. Fire officials say the suspicious blaze ripped through the three family house after starting on the back stairs. Arson investigators said the building was not equipped with smoke detectors as required by law and they feel there would have been no fatalities had the detectors been in place. The building's owner has been issued a summons for violating the smoke detector law and a second fire moments earlier. A 68 year old New York man died when a blaze gutted a three story building seven blocks away. That fire was reportedly caused by an electrical short while Wood police chief Harry Breslin and six police officers have been charged with police brutality. Two of the police officers are chief Brazel and sons. The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office released a statement listing the charges lodged against the seven men. But the prosecutor presented no information about the acts the men were alleged to have committed. However Published reports indicate the charges involve complaints from the summer that police

beat suspects and some were reportedly handcuffed during a disorderly persons arrest Wein while Teaneck teachers secretaries and aides return to schools today for the first time in 19 days. School district personnel ratified a new three year contract last night after a marathon negotiating session produced an agreement to end the strike. Diane Doktor reports. Last week next Washington Irving School was a makeshift jail for strikers. Today it is a school once again. Students returned and life is these children know it is back to normal. You're not happy about that. The teachers newly approved contract will give them a wage increase of up to 28 and a half percent over three years at Teaneck High School where attendance at fallen to less than 40 percent during the strike. Students were relieved and led the teachers about to go to school last week but

I guess the substitutes. It was corny because some substance or teacher classes that they didn't like. But these students could see programs dropped and teachers laid off. School administrators are warning the cost of the contract may be cutbacks. We will have to make modifications and program. We will have to cut staff from top to bottom and to make the adjustments necessary to meet our fiscal requirements. Dr. Holzman says he thinks the layoffs will be minimal but nothing is certain yet right. But school administrators say the strike was the result of tough economic times while the ferocity of the walkout may have surprised some outsiders. It came as no surprise to Teaneck insiders. The seemingly quiet town has a reputation for its outspoken residents and well-organized community groups. The Teaneck school system the largest in Bergen County has often been the center of attention. Tina

claims to be the first district in the nation to a voluntarily integrated schools in 1964. There was bitter opposition in the community I believe because the type of community that can weather a crisis Well we have people of goodwill with very strong willed people. When we come to some type of a resolution of a problem I think we're done with it and we start worrying about tomorrow. There is an expression that some people in Teaneck used to describe their town. They say you don't get bored in Teaneck. You just get tired. Everyone is tired now and things are peaceful but people who know the town say don't count on that lasting very long. Teaneck. I'm dyin doctor. The first of several hearings was held today on controversial right to no legislation. The bill similar to legislation adopted in nine other states would require New Jersey businesses to inform workers about exposure to hazardous chemicals. Companies also would have to notify communities about storage of

toxic substances. Rita shade has this report. Here's the madam of the clothes were up by three or more will see any place of employment. And we're going to. See 100 witnesses lined up to testify before the Senate Environment Committee even though only the chairman was present. They complain that workers unknowingly and without choice are exposed to toxic chemicals. This witness wore a mask to protect his father's identity and job. My father works in a chemical plant where it constantly is exposed to chemicals. He does not know what kind of chemical he's working with. Other than the trade name that's on the package the drug the barrier whatsoever.

Has broken out many times. He's come home with rashes patches of red skin all over him where he doesn't run it is a labor leader cited loopholes in federal regulations that jeopardize the safety of workers health officials said. Too little is known about toxic chemical stored in neighborhoods and used in plants. They said chemical fires pose a great danger to citizens and leave firefighters exposed to toxic fumes. The hearing took place with a state trooper in the shadows but demonstrators were orderly only a handful of witnesses testified against the bill and in behalf of New Jersey's largest industry many members of well-established programs demonstrated as being effective for the protection of our members programs. This practice may not be universal. Therefore the chemical industry has a strong national program.

The chemical industry supported by the state Chamber of Commerce said the right to know Bill could not be enforced. They said it would create oceans of paperwork and the cost of compliance would force companies to leave the state. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Daniel Dalton and he's predicting passage from the committee in spite of intense lobbying from the chemical industry interest in the bill is heightened by the recent Johns Manville bankruptcy proceedings. The company is facing more than 17000 suits from workers who were exposed to the hazards of asbestos more than 30 to 40 years ago in Trenton. I read a shade. The mental condition of a key prosecution witness called yet another setback today in the trial of New York mayor Kenneth Gibson. SANDRA KING reports Monday did not show a hospital in Bellville. His doctor said he would be released today and his appearance here this morning from his hospital into the hospital

this afternoon to testify to the city and the former council member who had the job on which this case is based. His testimony is particularly crucial to the charges against defendant and former president of the New York City Council. His attorney Henry first session today is said to have told the judge that his client's mental health. That testimony detectives from the prosecutor's office have been stationed at his door since late Monday night waiting to see him with a subpoena. But this afternoon the judge said he will on Friday morning consider that subpoena between now and then doctors for the prosecution and the defense. In the meantime doctors reports and hospital records on

Hewitt and the prosecutor's detectives continue their outside his room. I have some very good Republican Mileson Fenwick and Democrat Frank Lautenberg will square off tonight in their second debate sponsored by the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce the New Jersey network will broadcast the debate live at 8:00 o'clock. Right now the debate site and with this live report. Larry thank you along with the state's unemployment rate at nine point two percent it's not surprising that the latest show the economy and unemployment is the major issues in this race for the Senate. President Reagan poor marks for his handling of the economy. Larry Rosen is the campaign manager for Millicent Fenwick. Larry the poll also showed that over 50 percent of the people who support Mrs. Fenwick don't know where she stands on the issue of Reaganomics just where she stands. This is from work in 1981 made for key votes supporting Reaganomics in the president's budget. Since then she's made several other votes. This is showing that we need a

mid-course correction some tax reform and thought that he was going to high on the defense budget and they do. Maybe blew some money into social programs. I think what people are going to be seeing tonight are the differences between Mrs. Fenwick enter upon that she is a rocker and has been making promises that she has the experience in government to create jobs. Always agree with the president. But she has a hands on experience to create jobs. OK Larry I've got to go over here to Tim Ridley who is the manager for Frank Lautenberg Now Tim you've spent over $800000 in media campaign trying to get the point across that Mr. Lautenberg is against the Reagan policies yet the Eagleton poll shows that people don't know where he stands where does he stand how are you going to get the message across or real messages and we are opposing an economic plan I mean we certainly have a different take difference with this lot of the things the president has done and a lot of the things that Mrs. found was done to support him but the real message is that this election is about jobs. And we've been communicating what his background in job creation

communicating what he wants to do to try to put this state back to work. We think the major issue in the campaign and we agree with Mrs. Fenwick is that the major issue in the campaign is jobs and which of the two candidates can put this state back to work. OK well we'll find out exactly where the candidates stand tonight as New Jersey network begins its election coverage of Live 8 o'clock. Reporting from the Birchwood manner in Whitney. I'm Larry Stewart. Thank you Larry. And Eagleton Institute poll indicates that two out of three New Jerseyan support the idea of a nuclear freeze. Now voters will have a chance to voice their opinions of the controversial subject this November. A ballot question calls for a halt to the arms race by freezing a weapons build up by the United States and the Soviet Union. Governor Kaine is lobbying for passage of the issue reports. A broad coalition of anti new groups Marshall support earlier this summer to get the freeze issue passed by the legislature. Governor Kaine signed the resolution which calls for a

freeze on nuclear arms buildup by the United States and the Soviet Union. The measure is unique because the public gets a chance to vote on the issue and the results will be relayed to Congress. The timing of the issue corresponds with strong public sentiment on both sides of the issue its nuclear weapons are in one country tells the other one how they feel. So there's no way that's threatening the other one not to do this but I don't think there's rephrase it simply because I don't trust the Russians and shouldn't have that. Because God told us we should all live in peace. Yes I think they should do that. Because I said I think that we're in a very dangerous. I'm here counting on help from even those who can't reach the voting levers to carry the message. The coalition has box office clout for its grassroots campaign. Nobody wants a nuclear war but plenty of people think there isn't anything they can do to prevent by spreading the word about the phrase you can help the paralysis that

kept all of us from actor Alan Alda. A New Jersey native taped a lengthy public service commercial for the no new cause. The ballot question calls for a mutual verifiable halt to the nuclear arms buildup. It is the second part of the question that is raising concern. Part two stipulates the revenue used for nuclear weapons should be diverted to reduce taxes and improve human services. Critics say it's a catch 22. A guns or butter choice. I think it's a little bit misleading. Too much of the public. And the money is really not the issue here it's the strength of our power within the world. Assemblywoman Mildred Garvin who sponsored the resolution disagrees so I think it's important. That we get a message to Washington. That our tax dollars should be. Not as much for good foods. But more for human needs and human services.

Critics say the issue is too complex for a simple yes or no vote on a ballot question. The New Jersey American Legion says you cannot impose a freeze on Russian capabilities or hire others argue that you cannot send a signal to Russia that the country is divided behind the president in Trenton. I read a shade and here's the weather forecast. Fair to partly cloudy this evening. Low temperatures will be in the high 50s tomorrow will have partly cloudy skies with a possibility of some showers late in the afternoon. Highs tomorrow will be in the 70s and the outlook for Friday some clouds with a chance of showers. Many people dream of recording and producing record albums before an Inglewood

family it's a reality. Trista Gaspar's has more. Angle wood is just across the river from Manhattan. It's a bustling quaint town and if the people at the sugar no record company in Inglewood had anything to say about it their town will become the next great reporting capital of the world. But it's not where you go. It's what you do in the location of the Sugarhill record company is a family owned business. Joe Robinson Sr. is the president of the company who's in the room because thing was bogus it really was more good that it was exhilarating. Do you have a wife Sylvia formerly of the singing group Mickey and Sylvia is a producer and 20 year old son Joey Jr. is a producer and a performer. Joey knows talent when he sees it. He discovered the group now known as the Sugar Hill Gang that made rappin famous not familiar with rap and it's talking to a beat over music and it's one of the hottest sounds this year.

Here's a sample. Just. To see what they. Do. One of just a few records over the country this company's. Record. In the record you have to know what to do.

And that's the way he was trained. It wasn't the case of the boss's son getting the best job. He worked his way up from the mailroom and did every job in between including cutting his own album where he was the performer. Joey got his start as a record producer two years ago when he was still in high school his first attempt at producing was a success and the album went gold. Here Joey is working with Grandmaster Flash who have one of the hottest songs on the charts right now. The message to the song. Was. Right. Sometimes it makes me feel. Like there. Was a time when so much that I or sometimes when I come in I mean look at me like you know. But then. I know that I know what's happening out there for the kids and

for adults also. And I do have an ear. For so they respect me. Sylvia Robinson is one of the most sought after most respected producers in the industry Harry Ray formerly of the group the moments and then with Ray Goodman and Brown has had hit after hit through the years most of them produced by Sylvia. Ability to bring out. The best in an artist to get Sylvia says there is another ingredient to being a good producer. Just getting the paperwork through life you know. Being able to come up with a concept that. Everyone lights. That's. When you know you have a great piece of product. I tell you what I would love. To be able to go into the studio and put in my dear. Down. And then.

One day see all the kids and everybody sing what they hear on the record so now that's a good feeling. Is that it don't assume that people listen to me at the sugar you know record company in Inglewood. I'm Trisha Gaspar's. A little out of them. OK Rolanda thank you very much. You know Bill job's to talk a little louder to me if he needs to talk to me.

Yeah. As you sports buffs know the New Jersey Devils opened their season last night at the Meadowlands and Bill Perry is here with the highlights. Now first of all I got to do this here's a look at the Patrick division standings I mean the Devils are on top. OK tied for first after last night's tie with Pittsburgh the Devils have a point in the standings. Look at the bottom three time defending Stanley Cup champion Islanders are last after losing two to one of Vancouver last night tough division Rangers flyers capitals in their two. So I figured we had to take this opportunity to show you the devils on top. Last night Meadowlands Arena first period devils breaking out of the Pittsburgh and Bobby McMillan with it. Now watch as he cuts to the middle he loses but McMillan regroups regains the puck and shoots Steve Tambellini will pick it up and he finds Donna lever in the slot he beats Michelle Dion So that double captain with a historic first goal to 21 in

and two to nothing 3 0 2 later here it is. Aaron brought in with space for the Devils as the puck comes loose with a couple of swipes at it. New Jersey quickly up to nothing before thirteen thousand six hundred sixty three but just one await later Pittsburgh Gregg Hotham shot was knocked in by Ricky Howe who picked it up as it deflected off a skate in front so as to one devils after one period and an early audition for hollowing second period just 340 to have the Pittsburgh power play goal Hotham shot rebounded to pad to Tat 2 to 13 seconds into the third Here it is to go up 3 to Pittsburgh Ricky ho to Paul Gardner Chico Resch makes the save but Keogh gets a second goal sliding a pass Chico but the Devils tied it 5 0 3 into the final period. Watch it again Maryland gets credit for the goal his passing front was knocked into the Pittsburgh goal by the Penguins Doug Shedden and rush with super 28 saves including this one with four seconds left to preserve the tie. So the hockey season is underway. Basketball camps are going first exhibition games are right around the corner. College football is rolling.

No negotiations are scheduled. The strike lives but but the Giants informally practice Scanlan checked it all out. We're here for the Giants the third week of the NFL strike means twice a week voluntary workouts of Memorial Field in Hillsdale quarterbacks and linemen show why they're linemen an All-Pro linebacker Harry Carson provides a commentary. Very exciting but we are getting a lot of things accomplished. That's more than can be said for the player owner negotiations at this point. Player rep says the players are getting anxious. It's unfortunate and we're all anxious to play we're trying our best to stay right and stay in shape. I just wish some movement would come very very soon because it was a really good and our first play and we'd love to be out there after two weeks of informal workouts it's getting old and Harry Carson says his mind is drifting away from football and get to a point now where I'm not really

missing that much. You know I'm worried about because I might start to lose my enthusiasm for the game and you have to wonder if the fans might be losing interest as well. And Hillsdale had Scanlan. An interest there you know I'm not sure that's Wednesday I'm Rolanda Watts for Bill Perry and the rest of the nightly news team. Good night. Tonight sports coverage on New Jersey nightly news was made possible in part by a grant from New Jersey. New Jersey Nightly News this is a production of The New Jersey network an association with WMP 13. 14 to record. Teenagers are back on the job they're 19 they strike is over. And in sports the Devils debut with a 3 3 tie. Bill Perry will have details.

Bill Perry will have details of that and more tonight in New Jersey nightly news but first guns.