Reagan Nominates Haig for State and Donovan for Labor
President-elect Ronald Reagan announced Alexander Haig as secretary of state and Ray Donovan as labor secretary. The choice drew immediate Democratic misgivings about Haig with fears of lengthy hearings and past Nixon era controversies. Senators Cranston and Kennedy urged extensive confirmation scrutiny while noting Haig’s military background and role in Watergate matters.
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Alan Cranston
California
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Cranston
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Vietnam
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Patchwork News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Tales
Marion Santa Stickney urges employees to quit smoking with a bonus proposal while the Chamber of Commerce chief plans early retirement. A patrolman faces verdict in a neighbor’s truck tampering case as Dr. Herbert Locksley case hearings wrap. Local items cover rib roast tips, fuel bill aid, and grim IDOT pavement news with market chatter and sports mischief from the Rams. Yoko Ono Lennon blesses the nation.
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Here we are at the dangerous age joke
A humorous exchange with a middle aged man remarking on danger and age. The line highlights irony about aging and perception of risk in a lighthearted tone. No specific events, people, or places are named.
Spending bill ends deadlock as new Congress readies
The 96th Congress adjourns after approving a stopgap funding measure to resume major agency spending. The House sent a noncontroversial appropriations bill to President Carter, while the Senate cleared the resolution amid bitter exchanges. The 97th Congress convenes January 5.
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R-N.m
Domenici
Banks raise prime rate to record 21 percent nationwide
Major banks led by Morgan Guaranty Trust to push the prime rate to 21 percent, with Manufacturers Hanover, Chemical Bank, and First National Bank of Chicago quickly following. The move follows a 20 percent peak last week amid Federal Reserve credit tightening and rising funds costs.
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U.S. Cautious On Iran Reply In Hostage Talks
U.S. officials react cautiously to Iran’s demand for a financial guarantee to free the American hostages. Iran cites Shah wealth and frozen assets, with estimates ranging from billions to none. Negotiations appear to gain momentum as Iran outlines four demands, including wealth return and asset unblocking.
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Colonel Sanders Dies At 90 In Louisville
Harland Sanders founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken died of pneumonia at Jewish Hospital in Louisville at age 90. He had leukemia earlier this year and entered hospital November 7 for a kidney and bladder infection. Funeral plans include services in Louisville and Shelbyville with burial at Cave Hill Cemetery.
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Shelbyville
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