Reagan pushes for balanced budget amendment on Capitol steps
President Reagan led a White House organized rally on the Capitol West Front urging a constitutional balanced budget amend ment. He declared the campaign a people’s crusade and, with a 25,000 strong crowd by Capitol police estimates, framed the effort as a decisive national moment. A counter rally drew about 100 demonstrators. He linked deficits to economic survival and criticized ongoing credit card spending. He also urged defense funding in a separate letter to House leaders, warning that cutting MX missile programs could harm negotiations with the Soviets and delay modernization.
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Palace intruder has day in court
London AP: Buckingham Palace intruder Michael Fagan will not be prosecuted for trespassing in the queen’s bedroom. He is held for trial on other charges including a June 7 break in and stealing wine, a June 16 car theft, and a June 26 assault. Bail denied.
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Reagan signs $5.5 billion emergency spending bill
President Reagan announced he signed a $5.5 billion emergency spending bill after vetoing larger versions earlier in the summer. He called the measure a sound economic step and a modest improvement, though not a full spending cut. The signing occurred Sunday night after Camp David return.
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McCalls readers favor values over brawn in men poll
The McCall's survey ranks Tom Selleck and Alan Alda among top admired men, while Nixon and Haig fare poorly. Jane Wyman rejects public political endorsement of Maureen Reagan, saying she hates politics. Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak unveils a 10 million Us Festival with acts from Fleetwood Mac to The Who. over 2 million spent on a 250000 seat venue. tickets set at 37.50.
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Britain hit by three day health workers strike across hospitals
Nearly 1 million health workers began a three day strike reducing Britain 2,500 state run hospitals to emergency only service. Picket lines blocked laundry and sterile equipment supplies while demanding higher government pay. Rail relief followed engineers returning to work after a 15 day nationwide walkout.
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Woman 82 shot while in Oregon housing dispute escalates
Pattie Nevin 82 recovering from a stroke shot and killed Bernice Leaton who had been caring for her. Nevin wounded a deputy with a rifle after deputies used tear gas and forced entry. She is held for possible indictment as the grand jury weighs charges.
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Iraq and Iran exchange air and ground strikes near Basra port
Iraqi air force struck Iranian troop concentrations opposite Basra and attacked border towns Khorrambad and Ilam. Foreign nationals evacuated Basra as Iraq reported heavy losses for Iran and claimed 15 tanks knocked out by helicopter gunships. Iran said guerrilla groups killed and wounded Iraqi troops amid extreme desert heat.
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Moonraker style mini shuttle studied for air launch
The Air Force researches a compact air launched sortie vehicle that could lift off from a jumbo jet like a 747. Unmanned by default and potentially crewed, the system would reach orbit via nine small engines atop a 60 degree ascent, with fuel in an external tank and recovery by remote landing.
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