California ousts justices in death penalty vote
California voters removed Chief Justice Rose Bird and Justices Cruz Reynoso and Joseph Grodin from the state Supreme Court after a $7 million campaign focused on the death penalty. Gov. George Deukmejian, winning a court majority, plans to appoint three new justices within a month. Bird urged ongoing fight while accepting the verdict.
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Elections May Boost Dole Kemp in Race for President
The 1986 elections reshape the path to 1988 with Bob Dole and Jack Kemp advantaged to challenge George Bush. Democrats gain Senate control, raising Biden and others as potential presidential contenders while Laxalt faces a diminished future in GOP plans. Kemp strengthens in the House as Bush braces for a tougher political climate.
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Massive Harbor Iron Works Fire Damages 40 Homes
A nine alarm blaze at Harbor Iron Works in Baltimore caused about 10 million dollars in damages, damaging over 40 houses and forcing many residents from their homes. Firefighters from the city and surrounding counties battled the three section fire for nearly three hours, gaining control shortly after midnight. The update notes ongoing work to fully extinguish embers.
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Waite Denies Government Ties in Lebanon Hostage Talks
Anglican envoy Terry Waite said he acts for no government in his Beirut hostage negotiations and warned that speculation could endanger his life. He spoke after securing David Jacobsen’s release in Germany and said he needs more time to win the freedom of remaining captives, including Anderson and Sutherland.
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Judge Allows Publication Of Salinger Biography Despite Letters
A federal judge rejected J D Salinger request to halt the unauthorized biography J D Salinger A Writing Life by Ian Hamilton published by Random House. The decision permits publication using material from Salinger’s copyright letters.
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Education official challenges segregation of learning disabled students
Washington officials report Madeleine Will, assistant secretary of education for special education, questioning the common practice of placing children with learning problems in separate handicap classes. The remarks critique removal of such students from regular classrooms.
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Ballot measures on lotteries taxes and language seek results
Voters in five states approved lotteries in Florida Idaho Kansas Montana and South Dakota while rejecting North Dakota. They also backed tax freezes in Montana and a state revenue cap in Massachusetts and approved making English the official language of California.
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Zorinsky leadership fate debated as Harkin urges GOP return
Sen. Tom Harkin says Sen. Edward Zorinsky should be barred from Senate leadership if he remains a Democrat after flirting with the Republican Party. Zorinsky, Omaha's former mayor, may chair two subcommittees by seniority but has signaled to keep options open. Exon refuses to comment on punishment or subcommittee roles.
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Shultz and Shevardnadze Hold Vienna Arms Talks
In Vienna Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze and U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz met for three hours in the first high level talks since Reykjavik. A working group continued discussions through the night on arms reduction human rights and regional issues as a follow up to the Helsinki accords.
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U S Sailors Begin Port Visit in Qingdao China
U S sailors from three warships dock in Qingdao for a weeklong port call the first since China opened military ties. The crews receive briefings and a safety pamphlet as Chinese hosts greet them with music and an honor guard drawing memories of wartime U S presence.
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