Reagan says no U.S. troops to El Salvador amid aid role
President Ronald Reagan stated there is no plan to send U S troops to El Salvador and that American advisers will stay in garrison. He warned of risks in the region while keeping options open on arms blocks and aid, and announced a budget move to freeze federal hiring to trim the deficit.
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Balloonist lands after record hot air flight in West Virginia
Kris Anderson, 24, landed near Moundsville West Virginia after a nearly 700 mile nonstop hot air balloon journey aboard the Knight Hawk setting a new distance record. He crossed Lake Michigan near sunrise and said bad weather kept him from continuing to Richmond Virginia. A portion of the balloon snagged power lines, causing a four mile outage.
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Body of Curtis Walker Found in DeKalb River
In Atlanta suburbs DeKalb County a 13 year old Curtis Walker, missing since February 19, was found floating in the South River. Public Safety Director Dick Hand said autopsy shows asphyxiation. Police reported an unidentified young black male body spotted by a firefighter from a bridge above the river.
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Hijackers Shoot Hostage Diplomat in Pakistan Crisis
In Islamabad an AP report says hijackers mortally wounded a Pakistani hostage diplomat and set a new 3 p.m. Saturday deadline for Pakistan to meet demands for releasing 115 hostages aboard a jetliner seized to Kabul last Monday. Six Americans are among the captives as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade blame.
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Court Refuses Stay of Indiana Murderer Steven Judy Execution
The Supreme Court, by a 7-2 vote, denied emergency stay requests to block the Monday execution of Steven T. Judy, who was convicted of raping and strangling Terry Chasteen and drowning her three children in April 1979. Justices Brennan and Marshall dissented, opposing capital punishment.
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Prices Up Unemployment Down in Reagan Month
Washington reports February saw wholesale prices rise 0.8 percent at an annual rate near 10 percent while unemployment fell in Reagan’s first full month. PPI for finished goods edged down from January’s 0.9 percent, energy costs led the gain, and unemployment slid to 7.3 percent, the lowest since April 1980 though still above pre-recession levels.
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Saudis to Buy U S Jets Despite Israeli Opposition
The Reagan administration approved a sale of enhanced F-15 fighters to Saudi Arabia including extra-large fuel tanks Sidewinder missiles and refueling capability. The package faces Israeli concern and potential congressional opposition with votes required to block.
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Protest Could Draw 10000 Coal Miners To D.C. March
United Mine Workers officials estimate up to 10 000 coal miners will march on Washington from across the United States in a protest over proposed tighter black lung eligibility rules. Speeches by Senators Randolph and Byrd and speakers including Gov. Rockefeller are planned as a two day memorial period begins Monday with a rally in McPherson Square and a march to the White House.
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Graham Middle School Dedication With Chuck Robb Speaker
Bluefield Virginia hosts the Graham Middle School dedication with Virginia Lieutenant Governor Charles Robb as guest speaker at 10 30 a m. Mont Bush II principal will lead a building tour after the ceremony.
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Cronkite Honored With LaGuardia Medal in New York
Anchormen Dan Rather and Walter Cronkite shared a smiles during a Friday ceremony in New York as Cronkite received the first LaGuardia Medal and a City Council commendation. Cronkite made his last appearance after 19 years as CBS Evening News anchor, with Rather resuming duties Monday.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Clouds and Light Snow Flurry Likely
The National Weather Service forecasts Saturday partly cloudy with a chance of flurries in the north and northern mountains tonight. Sunday brings more clouds north and south with lingering flurries in northern mountains, highs in the mid 30s to 40s and teens tonight. The extended forecast through Tuesday calls for cold, dry conditions with highs in the 40s to lower 50s and lows in the 20s to mid 30s.
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