Reagan signals shifts in US stance toward Soviet talks
President elect Ronald Reagan says he will not intrude on Carter foreign policy but will change how the United States engages the Soviet Union. He endorses linkage linking peace to broader issues and vows to start anew on arms talks while maintaining a united voice during the transition. He notes the cabinet and transition team names and says he may pursue a tax cut and target minority representation in his future administration.
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Oklahoma University Cancels Classes For Lice Fumigation
Oklahoma's University of Tulsa officials cancel all classes and campus operations to fumigate buildings after a head lice infestation. Spokesman John L Dowgray said the cause is unclear as the 6,000 students face an unusual campus disruption.
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Venezuelan brothers hijack jet to Havana surrender
Two Venezuelan brothers claiming leftist guerrilla ties hijack a DC-9 from Caracas to Puerto Ordaz and surrender in Havana. The flight carried 55 passengers and five crew members, mostly Venezuelans with one Portuguese.
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Lenin Leads Bolshevik Rise in 1917 Russian Revolution
On this date in 1917 the Bolsheviks overthrow the short lived Kerensky government making Lenin the top man in Russia. The event marks a pivotal shift in the Russian Revolution with Bolshevik control solidified under Lenin's leadership.
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Soviets vow to thwart U.S. military superiority drive
In a sharp speech at Revolution Day parade, Marshal Dmitry Ustinov condemned Reagan’s call to make the United States the world’s top military power. He urged constant vigilance and strengthened defense to block what Moscow calls Western intrigues against peace.
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Soviet Leaders Warn of New Cold War Tension
Ustinov, addressing a Lenin Mausoleum rally, accused American imperialism and NATO of pushing humanity toward a new cold war and intensifying war preparations. Brezhnev and Tikhonov presided as Soviet forces showcased rockets and tanks while Carter faced defeat and Reagan was urged to adopt a constructive stance toward Moscow.
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GOP backs Democratic tax cut in lame duck session
Senate Republicans led by Bob Dole plan to push for the Finance Committee's 38.9 billion dollar tax cut in the upcoming lame duck session, even as President-elect Reagan endorses an immediate cut not under his sponsorship. Reagan signals agreement with a quick cut.
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