Christmas air tragedy at Gander claims 258 lives
A DC-8 charter carrying 250 soldiers and eight crew from Arrow Air crashed on takeoff near Gander International Airport. No sabotage suspected. 40 percent of remains recovered. Debris litters snow as families in Kentucky brace for word while preparing a Christmas tribute.
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Worst Plane Crashes of 1985 Across Global Routes
A chronology of major air disasters in 1985. Events include an Eastern 727 strikemount crash near Bolivia on January 1 with 29 dead, a Reno charter crash on January 21 killing 68, Iberia 727 collision in Spain February 19 with 148 deaths, Air India 747 disaster off Ireland June 23 with 329, a Colombian DC-6 crash July 24 with 74, a Delta L 1011 crash August 2 with 137, Japan Airlines 747 mountain crash August 12 with 520, a British Airtours 737 fire August 22 with 55, Midwest Express DC-9 July 6, Arrow Air DC-8 crash December 12 with 258.
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Desperate push to salvage Reagan tax overhaul on Capitol Hill
The White House tried a last minute drive to revive the tax reform plan as House Republicans mutinied and Democrats refused compromise. The House adjourned for the weekend, delaying any floor action until at least Tuesday, with leaders unsure how long sessions might continue next week. Treasury Secretary Baker and Deputy Darman led talks with Republican leaders while Trent Lott indicated the effort remained alive as talks continued.
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Congress approves four day emergency spending to avert shutdown
Congress enacted a four day emergency funding measure to prevent a government shutdown as agencies including Defense State Treasury Justice and others risked running out of money at midnight. President Reagan quickly signed the bill after swift passage by voice vote in both chambers. A prior measure funded Labor and Health and Human Services, and a separate tax extension kept the cigarette tax at 16 cents per pack.
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Burrs' deadly rampage ends in murder suicide note read aloud
Dale Burr killed his wife Emily and three others before taking his own life after leaving a note saying he could not take the problems anymore. He shot John Hughes at Hills Bank, killed Richard Goody and wounded his wife and son, then died. John Burr and family prepare for memorials as investigators seek motive.
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Gossip Never Repeats, People Listen First Time
A column reminds readers that gossip is best taken in once and suggests careful listening to avoid repeating rumors. The note emphasizes discretion and accuracy in sharing information among friends.
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