Ship sinks on Nile near Abu Simbel killing dozens
A steamer carrying 627 people mostly Sudanese and Egyptian sank after a fire two miles south of Abu Simbel. 48 dead and more than 300 survived with hundreds missing as rescue operations spanned air and sea assets from Cairo.
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U S military adviser killed in San Salvador
Navy Cmdr. Albert A. Shaufelberger, 32 or 33, deputy commander of 55 U S military advisers in El Salvador, was shot four times in the head near the Central American University. He died en route to hospital. authorities did not identify a suspect or weapon.
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Reagan's MX missile plan approved by Senate vote
The Senate backed President Reagan's plan to store 100 MX missiles in Nebraska and Wyoming by a 59 to 39 vote. Lawmakers also approved continued Pershing 2 production for Western Europe and freed 625 million dollars for MX development and testing.
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Reagan fires three civil rights commissioners
President Reagan dismissed three members of the U S Commission on Civil Rights drawing fire from major civil rights groups while nominating three conservatives, including a former call for abolition. If Senate confirms, only one of six will remain. Jill Ruckelshaus would be the lone holdover.
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Chuckle Father Teaches Teen to Drive with Wry Rules
A humorous line from a father teaching his teenager to drive warns against risky moves. He quips go on green stop on red and take it easy when I turn white, capturing a lighthearted roadside lesson.
Drunk Driving Panel Backs Age Increase and liquor Tax
The Governors Task Force on Drunk Driving urged raising the legal drinking age from 19 to 21 and imposing a liquor tax. Chair Carole Harder said public input supported the change though Gov Branstad opposes it. The panel cited hearings and a February survey showing majority over 30 favored the 21 age.
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