Walesa Elected Union Chairman
Lech Walesa was elected chairman of Solidarity at the congress in Gdansk, winning 462 votes (55.2%). He pledged to ease factional divides, seek rank and file advice, and continue a path of compromise with the government while defending workers rights.
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Reagan Unveils $180 Billion Strategic Weapons Plan
President Reagan announced a comprehensive 180.3 billion design for strategic forces, calling for 100 MX missiles, production of the B-1 bomber, and development of a Stealth aircraft to be operational by the 1990s, with initial MX deployment in Titan and Minuteman silos. The plan aims to deter Soviet actions, maintain balance for potential arms talks, and strengthen the U S defense posture well into the next century.
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Montana
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Iran seems set for Khamenei victory in presidential vote
Tehran and Beirut report a tense election as Ayatollah Khomeini supporters flood polling stations. Security forces guard the process while leftist opponents sustain violence blamed on Mujahedeen Khalq. Government says turnout may reach about 20 million of 36 million eligible, with extended hours to accommodate voters.
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Ruhollah Khomeini
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Party of God
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Laun
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Khamenei
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Weekend forecast for the two Virginias
The National Weather Service projects Saturday mostly sunny with highs in the 50s and clear, cold tonight with lows in the 30s. Sunday will be sunny and warmer with 60s, followed by a slow warming Monday and Tuesday into the mid 70s. Lows will be in the 30s Sunday and Monday and in the upper 40s to 50s Tuesday.
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National Weather Service
Spy Exchange in Germany Swaps East for West Agents
Four East German spies were exchanged for about 30 Western agents in a deal likely to allow up to 3000 East Germans to emigrate. Guenther Guillaume was delivered to East German officials after seven years in custody, with Renate Lutze also involved. West Germany confirmed the conclusion of the operation while officials gave few details, citing talks. The exchange timeframe and totals remained unconfirmed amid ongoing negotiations.
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West Germany
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Guenther Guillaume
Willy Brandt
ZDF
Guillaume
Defense Ministry
Renate Lutze
Berlin
Unemployment Rate Climbs Across Nation in September
Washington reports record high black unemployment pushing the overall rate to 7.5 percent as 8 million seek work. Nearly 4.5 million hold part time positions amid scarce full-time jobs. Black teen unemployment improves from August, with minority youth rates at 37.5 percent.
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Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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