Congress Opens Session With Swearing In
A new Congress with more Republicans and conservatives opens with plans to stall the government as Reagan prepares to take office. Hearings on Cabinet nominees Haig Watt Schweiker Regan Baldrige Block Weinberger Lewis Donovan set, Senate majority Baker Stevens lead. Byrd to minority. House Democrats slim margin 243 192.
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Thurmond Chairs Judiciary as GOP Gains SC Delegation
South Carolina Republicans gain control of the state delegation with John Napier and Thomas Hartnett elected as representatives. Sen. Strom Thurmond becomes chairman of the Judiciary Committee, delivering a 5-3 GOP majority for SC in Congress.
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Bush Plans Low Profile as Vice President in Time Interview
In a Time interview George Bush says he will keep a low profile as vice president and has not been assigned specific duties by Ronald Reagan. He cites the Mondale formula as a good model and discusses his future role and public expectations.
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Yorkshire Ripper Arrest Indicated By Police
British police said they believe they have arrested the Yorkshire Ripper after a long manhunt. Truck driver Peter Sutcliffe was questioned in connection with the inquiry and appeared in court on a serious charge as investigators signaled the case may be closed. Sonia Sutcliffe was also being questioned.
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