Reagan and O Neill seek bipartisan path after midterms
National focus on an emerging bipartisan approach as President Reagan and House Speaker O Neill signal flexibility. Reagan vows to protect core recovery principles while pursuing compromise with Democrats. O Neill warns the election reflects Republican concerns and calls for bending on both sides but labels the result a defeat for the president.
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O'Neill
America
Record turnout and party shifts in statewide election results
Administrative assistants and state officials highlighted a record turnout across the state with Linn County reporting 62 343 votes from 97 108 registered voters. Democrats gained the lieutenant governorship and controlled both state houses as Republicans held Senate seats, signaling shifts two years ahead of presidential campaigns.
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Odell
Conlin
Branstad
Bob Anderson
Newton
U.S. Senate
Missouri
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Squier and Nazareth Bring Heavy Rock to Seasons Center
Kurt Rogahn reports two heavy acts at the Five Seasons Center. Nazareth delivered a louder metal edge while Billy Squier energized the crowd with high energy stage antics and crowd participation. Squier’s set featured hits and encores including Stroke and Rip This Joint. Nazareth’s Dan McCafferty strained his voice late, despite strong instrumentation. Audience estimates exceed 8,000 with occasional projectiles and minor on-floor scuffles adding to the night’s chaos.
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Five Seasons Center
Squier
Rolling Stones
Dan McCafferty
Eric Clapton
the Paramount
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Gunmen seize Turkish Consulate in West Germany
Police report a takeover at the Cologne consulate with 80 claimed hostages. About 40 escapees left within an hour, 19 more released later, amid calls to Turkish diplomats and a red banner reading No to the junta constitution in Turkey. No serious injuries.
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Juergen Hesse
Granitzka
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Trial over deputy abuse case ends with six-figure verdict
Attorneys for plaintiffs argued physical evidence proved the injuries and truth of their claims from the Prairie Moon Ballroom arrest on Nov 24, 1979. Deputies denied the accusations and sought libel damages. Jurors awarded over 300000 in total after verdicts, with further claims against Linn County and former sheriff Workman to continue in court.
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Black
J. Richard Johnson
Greve
Toner
Randall
Thompson
Bowser
Thomas
Taylor
Prairie Moon Ballroom
Edward McManus
Linn District Court
Linn County
Smith
Orlie Workman
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