New GOP Chairman Richards Urges GOP Unity and Caution
Richard Richards was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee at Ogden Utah sworn in as a minority party leader he warned right wing organizations not to exaggerate influence or dictate policy He pledged to broaden appeal to blacks and Hispanics and to align more with the White House while supporting Reagan administration commitments.
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U.S. Raises Military Aid to El Salvador Amid Crisis
The State Department announced an escalation of military aid to El Salvador including lethal equipment for the first time as leftist guerrillas press a final offensive. The Carter administration also accused Cuba of aiding the rebellion and said it would support the Salvadoran government against left wing terrorism.
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Inaugural party opens for Reagan in Washington
Ronald Reagan and George Bush attended the opening of an eleven million dollar inaugural celebration as twelve thousand people braved subfreezing weather at the Lincoln Memorial. The event featured fireworks, laser lights, and performances by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Army Band.
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Brown signals Senate bid reshapes 1984 presidential plans
Gov. Edmund G. Brown said a 1982 U.S. Senate run would foreclose a 1984 presidential bid. He told the Los Angeles Times that a Senate race is a higher priority than a third term as governor and noted a longer term could mean 1988 or later. He spoke in Sacramento at a state Democratic convention.
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Marcos frees 341 prisoners halting martial law crackdown
President Marcos releases 341 inmates including 159 held on national security charges as he pledges to abolish 30 military tribunals and terminate martial law after Constitution Day. He says the threat of conspiracies has passed and disbands pending civilian cases.
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Sudan moves troops to border amid Chad Libyan union fears
Sudan deploys troops and heavy equipment to its borders with Chad after a Supreme Security Council meeting chaired by Vice President and Defense Minister Gen. Abdel Magid Khalil. The move follows Libya and Chad's Jan. 6 merger declaration raising infiltration concerns.
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Winter Nature Hike At Indian Creek Center In Cedar Rapids
Participants in the Indian Creek Nature Center program Family Nature Exploration for Winter treked a snowless trail led by director Rich Patterson. Cedar Rapids resident Thomas Van Beck probes a milkweed pod as others study twigs and seeds and measure air temperature and wind. Cedar Rapids highs rose from 21 to 40 from Friday to Saturday, while a cross country skiing clinic at the center was canceled.
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River bridge closure shocks Marquette residents
The Wisconsin bridge linking Marquette across the river was closed after tests found cracking in laminated steel plates, with officials citing potential long repairs. City leaders urged alternatives such as shuttle points and mounted calls for mass transit to move workers while emergency services seek federal aid and the public reports transportation needs.
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