Reagan and Fitch gift belts at Palm Springs stopover
President Reagan and Nancy received ornate silver belt buckles from Gerry Fitch at Palm Springs International Airport as they prepared to board Air Force One ending their vacation. Fitch designed buckles inspired by Arkansas history. Mrs. Reagan’s read No. 1 Lady. The couple then headed to Los Angeles.
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Long-Time Mayor Pledges Loyalty To City
Elizabeth New Jersey mayor Thomas G Dunn pledged his unwavering service as he began his seventh four year term. The 67 year old Democrat said he dedicates every waking moment to the city and called his role more than a full time job. Supporters praised his long tenure and decisive leadership.
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Congress Starts New Session With Fresh Faces and Debates
The 101st Congress opens as Democrats control both chambers with 85-45 Senate and 260-175 House majorities. Freshmen include Indiana’s Dan Coats and Georgia’s Ben Jones of The Dukes of Hazzard fame, while budget chairmen Panetta and Sasser provoke caution over tax and deficit plans.
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Textile mills hit by slowing demand in 1989
Ms VanDeventer notes big firms spread costs over larger bases while smaller mills struggle. Textile mills ran at 91.5 percent capacity early 1989, dropping to 87.5 percent by October. Apparel fabrics likely worse, while bed and bath mills run near full. Deborah Bronston cites rising demand as baby boomers enter middle age, fueling sheet, towel, and drapery purchases.
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Nickel Coffee Now A Memory
Myrtle Beach AP reports Southside Pharmacy Coffee Shoppe owner Wilson Cain has raised coffee to 50 cents after 25 years of five cent cups. Cain, a city council member, says inflation and tips pushed the price up, a move customers allegedly helped compel.
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Cannibalizing Warheads Studied To Keep Options Open
The National Press Club speech flagged the possibility of cannibalizing warheads to upgrade others as safety issues close tritium-producing reactors at SRP. The 2010 DOE report questions if Savannah River and other sites can restore efficient tritium production, noting aging facilities, high modernization costs, and funding challenges.
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Clear Skies Forecast Across Regions This Week
Weather outlook predicts cooler nights with upper 30s to low 40s in many areas. Wednesday brings sunny and cool conditions with highs around the mid 50s to 60s, while Thursday to Saturday turn partly cloudy or sunny with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s to low 40s. Winds NW 10 to 15 mph in several zones.
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Rival Militias Clash in Beirut Slums Over Four Days
In Beirut's Ghobeiri district, Shiite militias Amal and Hezbollah fought from house to house with grenades mortars and tanks. Police report nine dead and 19 wounded, bringing four day toll to 29 killed and 66 wounded as residents shelter in basements and bomb shelters. Iran considered mediating but envoy Larijani went to Moscow.
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