Priest Dies In I-80 Crash While Blessing Travelers
Rev. Raymond G. Vogel, 60, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church in Marengo, died when his 1981 Ford LTD struck a semi on eastbound I-80 near West Branch at mile marker 262. Des Moines driver Robert Gragg, injured, said motorists failed to stop as Vogel’s car crossed the shoulder road. Vogel’s body was taken to University Hospitals. funeral plans pending.
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PLO to seek U S recognition amid Lebanon talks
Arafat adviser Issam Sartawi in Paris asserted the PLO is ready to recognize Israel on a reciprocal basis and urged the United States to recognize and deal with the PLO. Lebanese sources said Arafat will trade recognition for U S acceptance as Israeli forces tighten around West Beirut, with Sharon warning of possible action.
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Shultz outlines Arab ties and Palestinian needs in Middle East policy
Secretary of State designate George Shultz told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that resolving Palestinian needs is key to peace and urged wide, strengthening ties with Arab states as vital to U.S. security. He reaffirmed Israel's security commitment while noting sharper scrutiny of Israeli policy from senators. The hearing marked a shift in Reagan administration Middle East emphasis.
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Reagan veto override vote stalls emergency spending bill
The House failed to reach the two thirds needed to override President Reagan's second veto of an emergency spending bill, 242-169, risking unpaid furloughs for thousands of federal workers as Congress struggles to craft acceptable funding. Deputy White House spokesman Speakes called it good news for fiscal restraint.
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