Reagan veto threat wins as negotiators drop spending bill
Congressional negotiators backed away from funding for jobs in a broad spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown. President Reagan had vowed to veto either House or Senate plans, labeling the jobs funds as pork. The delay leaves agencies underfunded past Friday midnight, with up to 570000 federal workers potentially sent home.
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Nickel A Gallon Gas Tax Moves Toward Approval
The Senate voted 89 to 5 to end a conservative filibuster and push a nickel per gallon federal gas tax hike toward passage. President Reagan backs the measure, with leaders predicting final approval after amending and conference steps.
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Weather outlook calls for showers to snow showers then sun
The National Weather Service forecasts Wednesday to Friday with showers on Wednesday transitioning to scattered snowshowers on Thursday and mostly sunny conditions Friday. Daytime highs in the 40s and morning lows from the 20s to low 30s.
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Israel agrees to direct Lebanon talks on pullback framework
Israel drops demand for Jerusalem talks and agrees with Lebanon to begin direct withdrawal negotiations. Beirut says framework set and talks could start immediately with U.S. presence. Cabinet outlines three elements security, normal relations, and Israeli withdrawal with a two stage pullback.
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Hussein's Participation Sought In Mideast Peace Talks
Washington officials push King Hussein of Jordan to join U S backed peace talks with Israel and Egypt. Hussein’s meetings with Reagan Shultz and Weinberger could launch a new plateau of cooperation as Jordan considers Palestinian self rule in a Jordanian delegation. The king recently met with cabinet ministers in Washington to prepare for talks and pursue a role in implementing Reagan’s plan.
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Egypt
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Outlaw Guerrilla Attacks Koeberg Nuclear Plant
Four explosions rocked Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town in what police call sabotage. The ANC claimed the attack, saying it was in revenge for a raid on comrades in Lesotho. No casualties reported. one reactor reportedly damaged but not operating.
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Tree Fund Nears Goal as Christmas Party Looms
Contributions to the Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund reach 9367.66 dollars toward a 10000 goal. The fund funds a December 24 party for over 1000 local children with toys candy nuts and fruit delivered by Santa. Donations can be mailed or delivered to Bluefield Daily Telegraph offices.
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