GOP eyes tax hike near an election
Republican leaders in Congress move toward a multi district tax increase before the 1982 elections. Treasury and White House aides split on the plan while Democrats press for a public Reagan stance and possible rollback of the tax cut.
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Shuttle cockpit scare as Titan 3D rocket fires secret satellite
At Kennedy Space Center a Rockwell technician felt Columbia tremble 180 feet up during a late night preflight check. He escaped the cockpit as a Titan 3D rocket lifted an unseen satellite. The flare prompted relief as officials confirmed the launch proceeding for Wednesday. Astronauts Engle and Truly prepare for the first use of a refurbished shuttle.
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Canadians resume fight on constitution
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the 10 province premiers meet for the first time in over a year to resolve the proposed constitutional reforms. Eight provinces oppose Trudeau's plan, seeking to limit central power while Ottawa aims to finish the job and push the package to Parliament.
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Cage accident at Western Deep Levels mine kills 13 miners
A cage with 50 miners dropped 500 feet to the bottom of an 11,000 foot shaft at Western Deep Levels near Johannesburg. The lift broke down as it reached the surface, killing 13 men and injuring others, authorities said.
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No more crossings says sailor after Pacific Atlantic voyage
Gerry Spiess cowered in his 10-foot Yankee Girl as 15 seconds of near lightning and giant waves tested him. He vowed never to sail again, despite completing the Atlantic and Pacific crossings in the smallest craft, arriving in Sydney after 153 days from Long Beach. His wife Sally, family, and 15 friends welcomed him ashore amid cheers in Sydney harbor.
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Egypt showcases Western arms at first regional exposition
Defense Minister Abdel Halim Abu Ghazala opened the first military exposition in the Middle East and Africa a four day event in Cairo featuring U S jet fighters French warships British tanks and Italian helicopters. He said the display would help fulfill a dream of slain President Anwar Sadat despite the regional tensions.
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Hussein Meets Reagan as Jordan Eyes Moscow Arms
King Hussein visits the White House for talks with President Reagan amid questions over Jordan’s interest in buying weapons from the Soviet Union. He aims to push Prince Fahd’s eight point peace plan while briefing reporters on Moscow ties. This marks his seventh face to face with a U.S. president since Eisenhower. The FAA reports airlines have no fatal jet crashes in two years, with over half a billion passengers flown since 1979.
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Rock Hudson to Undergo Heart Bypass Surgery
Rock Hudson will have heart bypass surgery Monday after chest pains led to tests and an angiogram. The 565 year old, set to begin a new NBC series this fall, had no prior history of heart trouble and is proceeding after late-afternoon results.
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Polish Sejm orders halt to wildcat strikes nation faces crisis
The Polish parliament voted 440 to 0 for an immediate halt to wildcat strikes described as destroying the country. Solidarity leaders in Zielona Gora and other strike hubs rejected the move saying they will continue to strike. About 150000 workers in Zielona Gora province and another 150000 elsewhere were on strike for the ninth day with more actions planned.
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Karpov and Korchnoi Draw In Merano Chess Match
In Merano Italy Soviet champion Anatoly Karpov and challenger Viktor Korchnoi drew game 11 of the World Championship, keeping Karpov ahead 4-1. The 35 move, four hour effort ended in a draw with the title still up for grabs and prize money totaling $270,000 to the winner.
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