Congress Opens Session With Swearing In
A new Congress with more Republicans and conservatives opens with plans to hinder Reagan early. Hearings on cabinet nominees begin as the Senate and House count votes, with key figures Haig Watt and Schweiker facing scrutiny.
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Thurmond leads SC GOP gains in new Congress chair and reps
The South Carolina delegation shifts to a 5 3 Republican majority as Strom Thurmond becomes chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and two Republicans, John Napier and Thomas Hartnett, join as new representatives. Carroll Campbell and Floyd Spence return to shore up the party. Thurmond vows fairness amid partisan pressures.
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Bush plans low profile as Reagan era VP
George Bush says he will keep a low public profile as vice president elect and may not receive formal duties from Ronald Reagan. He cites the Mondale approach as a model and notes discussions about responsibilities with Reagan.
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Yorkshire Ripper Arrest Claimed In Leeds Inquiry
British police indicate they have arrested Peter Sutcliffe a truck driver in his 30s relation to the Yorkshire Ripper murders and he faces a serious charge. Police say they are questioning Sutcliffe and scaling down the investigation while Sutcliffe’s wife Sonia is also being questioned.
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