Reagan avoids hostage issue on final campaign day
President Carter and independent candidate John Anderson faced off in a tense final stretch as Reagan kept his remarks focused on the economy. Reagan urged supporters in Peoria and prepared cross country stops while avoiding comments on the Iran hostage crisis. Carter warned of a potential shift if Anderson’s backers switch, and Anderson defended his campaign as a lasting contribution despite doubts about reentry into politics.
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Court OKs refugee move from Florida to Puerto Rico
The Supreme Court cleared the way for transferring more than 650 Cuban and Haitian refugees from a Dade County camp to Fort Allen in Juana Diaz Puerto Rico. The court denied emergency challenges by Puerto Rico and local residents and lifted a Brennan postponement from Oct. 24.
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OPEC Summit Postponed Amid Iran Iraq War
Iraq announced the indefinite postponement of an OPEC summit planned for Tuesday in Baghdad on the cartel anniversary. Officials cite the Iran Iraq war and several members request for delay as reasons. OPEC members had earlier discussed pricing and production policies without reaching a new uniform price.
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Iran could salvage U S claims by hostage deal
UPI reports legal claims against Iran may reach 8 billion dollars, potentially exhausting frozen U S funds. Iran could protect assets via foreign sovereign immunity if a hostage release proceeds, limiting court actions and preventing harassment under a reciprocal treaty.
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Fire Kills Four In Chicago South Side Building
A two story apartment and office building fire on Chicago's South Side killed four people including a 2 year old girl and left an infant in critical condition. Adults died of smoke inhalation while the child died at Michael Reese Hospital. The baby was reported in critical condition.
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South Korea bans dissidents from politics under new law
The Legislative Council for National Security announces a purge of political opponents until June 30, 1988. The regime’s court upholds Kim Dae-jung’s death sentence while President Chun Doo Hwan’s era begins with a promised signature this week. About 500 people could be swept up.
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Carter approves Pan Am resumption of transpacific service
President Carter signs a letter authorizing Pan American World Airways to restart nonstop flights linking New York Los Angeles San Francisco Honolulu with Peking and Shanghai with a Japan stopover. A second carrier will be chosen later to offer similar service starting in 1982.
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Gas dealers overcharging despite federal ceiling
Oil expert Dan Lundberg says about one in five gasoline stations have overcharged motorists under the 16.8 cents per gallon margin, despite 14 months of federal enforcement. DOE audits through September show 21 percent violations. Lundberg argues margins reflect market freedom with ample supplies. On this date in 1976, James Earl Carter Jr. was elected the 39th U.S. president, defeating Gerald Ford.
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