Reagan says he beat the odds after election victory
President Reagan smiles over a post election win as Democrats gain House seats and governor victories shift power. He vows bi partisan bending on policy while Senate GOP fears a stalemate and governors push for mid course corrections amid Illinois and Rhode Island races still undecided.
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Record Flood of Voters Marks Iowa Election Turnout
Voters flocked to Iowa polls as a conservative Republican Terry Branstad faces Democrat Roxanne in a high turnout non presidential election. unofficial AP counts show Branstad leading with 1,028,648 votes amid large ticket splitting and a turnout surpassing 1970s records. officials expect final canvass to raise totals with minor adjustments.
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Nine gunmen end 16 hour siege at Turkish consulate
In Cologne West Germany nine leftist gunmen who opposed Turkish military rule seized the Turkish consulate and many hostages. After nearly 16 hours of negotiations they surrendered unarmed and requested asylum. Thirteen hostages remained and four others including Consul General Ilhan Kidman were freed. Two captives were injured. terrorists left revolvers inside the building.
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Dow hits record as Reagan era optimism lifts markets
The Dow Jones index surged 43 points to a new intra day and closing high of 1065.49 on Wednesday. Traders cheered as Wall Street rallied after the election outcomes with analysts predicting Fed rate cuts and renewed economic policy momentum. The NYSE and Amex posted heavy volume with multiple stocks at new highs.
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Linn deputies face $287,500 verdict in assault case
A Cedar Rapids jury awarded $287,500 total to seven plaintiffs against four Linn County deputies over arrests at a Prairieburg ballroom in 1979. The verdicts listed compensatory and punitive damages for each claimant, with Darold Smith cleared of involvement. The decision followed attorney Jim Thomas’s shouted urging to “Hit ’em.”
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