1986 WNYT News: Tylenol Recall, Prince Charles, Local Weather & Sports

National & Local Weather Updates

• ⚠️ Wild weather impacted the US, with California experiencing heavy rains, floods, and mudslides for six days, accompanied by 100 mph winds.
• ❄️ The Capital Region faced treacherous driving conditions due to snow, sleet, and freezing rain, leading to multi-vehicle collisions and warnings of approaching fog.
• 🌡️ Forecasts indicated a complex weather system with cold air from Canada meeting warm air, leading to a mix of snow, freezing rain, and rain, with no sunshine expected for days.

Key National Stories

• 💊 Johnson & Johnson halted production of Tylenol capsules after a Westchester woman died from a cyanide-laced capsule, urging consumers to switch to caplets.
• 👑 Prince Charles visited Texas to celebrate its 150th birthday, touring a computer marketing center and receiving a private concert from Willie Nelson.
• 🗳️ The Philippines election results were contested, with both Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino claiming victory, and Aquino vowing civil disobedience against alleged fraud.

Business & Community Insights

• 🚗 Honda Motor Company introduced new upscale models, the Legend and Integra, targeting the luxury and sporty car market through a separate sales network.
• 💳 The rise of debit cards was highlighted as cash was being phased out, offering a convenient alternative to credit cards and large amounts of cash.
• 🎓 Walt Disney World recruiters visited Schenectady Community College to offer low-paying jobs ($4.25/hour) with college credits, attracting many interested students.

Sports Roundup

• 🏀 An 18-year-old from Delmar missed a million-dollar half-court shot at the Washington Avenue Armory, settling for $100.
• 🥊 Mike Tyson's next fight was announced for the RPI Fieldhouse in Troy against James Quick Tillis on March 29th.
• 🏇 Driver Bill O'Donnell achieved his 3000th career win in harness racing at Saratoga.

People in the News

• ⚖️ Claus von Bülow began reviewing books about the Getty family after being cleared in his sensational trials.
• 🤸‍♀️ Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton campaigned for Humana Inc., a hospital chain that treated her knee before the 1984 Olympics.
• 💥 The Continental Hotel in Mexico City was imploded after being devastated by a previous earthquake.