Public Wants Iran Controversy End, Harris Poll Says
A Tribune Media Services summary reports public opinion after the Iran contras hearings. It highlights presidential confidence levels toward Reagan, divisions by region and demographics, and the public’s wish to move past the arms affair while awaiting final committee reports and possible indictments.
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Texan status declared for South Carolina born infant
A month old baby in Wichita Falls Texas was officially declared a Texan by Attorney General Jim Mattox. The move ends a dispute by Marine Sgt. Eamon Riley and Lori Riley over their son Logan Patrick Riley born at a Navy hospital in Beaufort South Carolina.
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Immigrants Debate at 1787 Constitutional Convention
Delegates in Philadelphia clash over immigrants and senators lifetime residency. Morris pushes 14 year rule, others mock and fear foreign influence while Pennsylvanian Franklin and Scots-born Wilson defend inclusion. Morris proposal fails after votes. 9 year term narrowly passes.
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Delta Faces Scrutiny Over Recent Flight Incidents
Delta Air Lines forms a special committee to probe near mid air collisions and mislanding issues. A veteran passenger discusses rumored causes and accountability while promising to shield the source’s identity.
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Delta Near-Miss Tales From Far Flung Skies
A humorist recounts a string of Delta jet mishaps including off course swerves, a takeoff engine cut, runway mix ups, and a navigator named Clarence getting lost. He pokes fun at pilots and Halley’s Comet while insisting Delta still gets you there.
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Losing Consumers Are In Rates Driver's Seat
Detroit's auto push hinges on two oddities consumer demand and carmakers practice. Consumers borrow and spend while savings fall, while GM Ford and Chrysler keep production high and subsidize buyers with incentives to maintain sales, risking later losses if markets weaken.
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