Lange wins second term as New Zealand prime minister
Prime Minister David Lange secured a second three year term with Labor winning 56 seats to 41 in the 97 member parliament. Lange pledged social reform and unemployment relief while noting ongoing economic pain with inflation near 18.9 percent and high interest rates. Bolger conceded defeat, praising Lange and vowing to push ANZUS, spending cuts, and tax changes if in power.
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Reagan backs contra aid until peace plan in place
President Reagan urged continued U S support for the Nicaraguan contras until a cease fire occurs and a verifiable democratization process is underway The comment ties to talks on a Central American peace plan endorsed by Costa Rica and four other nations amid Iran contra fallout The plan calls for a halt to aid to guerrilla groups and signals shifts in White House messaging on aid and peace efforts
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Typhoon Betty leaves 44 dead in Philippines
Typhoon Betty killed 44 in the Philippines and left more than 200000 homeless as a two day onslaught damaged homes and crops. A new typhoon Cary gathering strength in the Pacific threatened northern provinces with winds up to 75 mph and was about 400 miles northeast of Manila.
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Great Basin National Park Dedicated in Nevada
The Great Basin National Park in Nevada was dedicated by Gov. Dick Bryan praising Nevada beyond casinos and test ranges. The 77109 acre site near Baker features Wheel er Peak, alpine lakes, caves, bristlecone pines and dramatic desert scenery, after more than half a century of consideration by William Penn Mott Jr. and the National Park Service.
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