Mondale Faces Convention as Ferraro Boosts Ticket
Democrats gather in San Francisco for their 39th quadrennial convention hoping a gender issue helps Mondale’s bid and Ferraro’s selection energizes women delegates. Walter Mondale seeks party unity after a rift, while Gary Hart and Jesse Jackson remain nominal rivals. The schedule features a keynote by Mario Cuomo and remarks from Mayors and governors as delegates prepare for television time and a rally along Market Street.
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U.S. warns on NZ defense ties over port ban threat
Washington warns New Zealand that breaking defense cooperation could end ANZUS. Officials say the United States would discard the pact if the Labor government bans visits by American warships, while Secretary Shultz signals desire to continue partnership with the new government.
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Karate Experts Deployed to Halt Sikh Death by Action March
In Amritsar, police and special paramilitary units including women commandos were deployed to stop a planned sui cide march by Sikh women aimed at forcing the Indian army from the Golden Temple. Organizer Rajendra Kaur said 150 unarmed hymn-singing women would march after the curfew ends, risking bullets to free the shrine amid possible curfew extension and arrests of Akali Dal leaders.
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Megabucks winner on Friday the 13th tops records
Marcia Sanford, 45, of Westfield won a $15.6 million Megabucks jackpot on Friday the 13th. Her husband, David Sanford, 49, said he grants permission for the purchase after the couple, who seldom bet, claim the prize. Sanford received a first check of $780,994.
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Westfield
Comedian Eddie Murphy injured in Sunset Strip brawl
Eddie Murphy was lured into a nightclub fight on Sunset Strip and sustained a cut lip after being grabbed during an assault on a woman. Agent Robert Wachs said Murphy, 23, was treated at Cedars Sinai Medical Center for the injury. A companion of the assailant punched him. Phillip Shumway of Venice claimed Murphy threw a glass, injuring his arm.
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Mondale Support Chief Bert Lance Faces Skepticism
In San Francisco AP report Butler Derrick doubts Lance can boost Southern backing for Mondale and notes outside Georgia view him as connected to improper action though cleared. Gov. Riley calls the Lance flap a startup hiccup as Nelson Manatt issue lingers and Ferarro ticket settled. Southern leaders discuss runoff reform and possible GOP backlash.
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Fed May Clamp Down On Credit At Meeting
FederalReserve policy makers meet behind closed doors to review monetary policy and set money supply targets for next year. Analysts foresee possible tighter credit raising rates, while others expect cautious stance due to mixed inflation and cooling economy signals.
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Dover strike idles busiest Channel port in Britain
Dover dock workers join 90 other ports in a six day old strike halting freight traffic while continuing to handle passenger ferries to the Continent. Prime Minister Thatcher meets Cabinet as nationwide dock and coal strikes threaten. Dover sees about 100 ferry trips daily carrying 30,000 passengers, 7,000 cars, and 400 long distance buses.
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Margaret Thatcher
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