Senate To Consider Sale Today Reagan Picks Up Nine AWACS Votes
President Reagan gained three decisive votes in a bid to salvage an $8.5 billion Saudi arms sale. The Associated Press tally showed 52 opponents to 47 in favor with one undecided, as six uncommitted senators joined in support. White House optimism rose while Cranston conceded the odds may favor the sale.
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California
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Iowa
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J. James Exon
D-Neb
John Melcher
D-Mont
Bob Dole
Bkan
Harrison Schmitt
D-N.m
Walter D. Huddleston
D-Ky
David L. Boren
D-Okla
Frank H. Murkowski
Alaska
Reagan presses senators on Saudi arms sale amid last push
President Reagan urged hesitant senators to back a Saudi arms sale, saying it is good for the United States and Middle East peace. He would not preclude sending aircraft without approval if national security justified it. White House aides described a near win and continued private persuasion with several senators.
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R-Fla
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D-Ala
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D-Ky
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R-Minn
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R-Tenn
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Solidarity Strike Planned Today Across Poland
Solidarity defied officials with a one hour nationwide strike over food shortages and other problems. Lech Walesa did not meet with officials as the walkout went ahead at noon. Troops were reported in villages and towns to keep order while protests spread to Zyrardow Tarnobrzeg and Zielona Gora with thousands on strike. Walesa spoke at a Zyrardow rally urging unity and action.
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Budapest
Hungary
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Zielona Gora
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Zyrardow
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Decertification of Controllers Union Cleared
The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization PATCO lost its bid to represent government employees when a three judge panel lifted a previous order blocking decertification The appeals court said PATCO failed to show cause for further delay after last weeks order dissolving the union due to an alleged illegal strike last August Page Two Column Five.
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Reagan Campaigns For Coleman In Virginia Rally
President Ronald Reagan urged about 1,200 Republicans in Richmond to elect Marshall Coleman Virginia governor, saying he will work closely with Coleman and his running mates. He avoided mentioning Charles Robb, emphasized the election's national stakes, and noted his 20 minute address from the John Marshall Hotel was part of a campaign swing.
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Outside Influence Pressure in Mercer Judge Appointment
Governor Rockefeller confirms outside influence rumors on selecting a ninth judicial circuit judge for Mercer County to replace the late Judge Howard M. Jarrett. He avoids haste, citing the advisory committee and his sole final decision, while noting few letters and political pressure from Charleston figures.
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Greenbrier County
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Panhandle
Cross country cancer survivor walks to raise funds on bridge
SAN FRANCISCO AP A mail carrier from Cincinnati completed a three month trek begun by Terry Fox to raise cancer awareness and funds. Donald M Marrs 44 cancer in remission crossed the Golden Gate Bridge amid drizzle thanking God for strength and noting Fox inspired his journey. Officials say the fund total is in the thousands and will take months to count.
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