Mubarak Heads to White House for Red Carpet Welcome
President Reagan plans a formal White House greeting for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to reinforce U S Egypt ties after Sadat. The package includes a proposed 400 million dollar military aid boost next year and Mubarak pledges to uphold Sadat era policies toward the United States and Israel. Mubarak, 53, arrived for a four day visit after crossing from Andrews Base with Haig and staying at Blair House.
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Alexander M. Haig Jr
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Bush Scare Rocks Nation
Washington AP reports a mysterious bang on the vice president's armored limousine as it motored to work. Secret Service said no assault occurred and the object was clay and cement from a nearby construction site. Bush remained calm and silent as authorities investigated.
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Air Florida passengers relax after aborted hijack
The Air Florida Boeing 737 hijacking ended with the hijacker leaving Havana and Cuban authorities negotiating for a homesick Cuban. Sixty six others remained aboard or returned to the United States as passengers enjoyed cigars beer and soft drinks at the Havana airport during a two hour layover in an otherwise uneventful incident.
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United States
Havana
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States Told to Keep Unemployment Offices Open
Washington AP report states that two months after plans to close offices and lay workers, the Reagan administration urges states to keep all unemployment offices open while Congress debates a 2.3 billion jobless benefits bill. Rising unemployment near 9 percent drives the request as 9.5 million Americans remain jobless per Labor Department figures.
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Abortion and Prayer Split Public Opinion Across Nation
A nationwide AP NBC poll of 1599 adults on Jan 27 28 finds a narrow plurality oppose abortion but nearly half say it should be legal. Strong majorities favor organized school prayer and oppose busing for racial integration. Proposals on these issues top Congress agenda.
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