Thatcher wins third term in Britain amid economic divide
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher secures a third term with a narrow but solid Conservative majority as Britain faces deeper wallet based divisions. Supporters credit her for reducing union power and boosting personal finances, while critics warn of growing social strain across regions.
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Thatcher Names New Cabinet Amid Scandal Return
Britain’s Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher formed a third term cabinet bringing back Cecil Parkinson as energy secretary after a four year gap and firing a liberal. Norman Tebbit resigned as party chair while Peter Walker became Wales secretary as Thatcher solidifies a strong Commons majority.
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PTL Ponders Bankruptcy and Bakker Crisis
PTL faces Chapter 11 amid financial strain as Bakkers weigh leaving, packing in about a week. KMSG-TV Fresno says PTL owes $87,000 for October airings and $74,971 per the reorganiza tion petition. PTL trustees face DOJ IRS and Postal Service probes, with potential loss of tax exemption for some operations.
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Robertson campaign foe contend over wartime conduct
Vets back statements by McCloskey and Jacobs accusing Robertson of actions 39 years ago in Korea and Japan. The lawsuit seeks dismissal, arguing the suit aims to purge memory of Marines who recall Robertson seeking to avoid Korea and to use his father’s influence to depart the ship.
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Hostages in Lebanon May Be Freed Iran Talks Reported
Al-Ittihad quoted Waite's family sources saying Rafsanjani made positive steps toward freeing Waite, but contacts ended before a final agreement. The Church of England could not confirm the report. Waite vanished January 20 in west Beirut while allegedly negotiating with a pro Iran group holding Americans.
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Bakkers Won't Leave PTL Ministry Home By Monday
PTL founders Jim and Tammy Bakker stay in seclusion at the ministry house in Fort Mill but may not meet Monday deadline. Don Hardister says they likely will head back to California later in the week as they move toward leaving the home and ending the situation.
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