Grassley says Kennedy pick blows last chance for conservatives
Washington President Reagan is expected to nominate federal appeals Judge Anthony Kennedy to the Supreme Court this week, Grassley says the choice could fail to give conservatives control. He calls Kennedy not a true conservative and warns there may be no second chance for a true conservative on the court.
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Suarez wins Miami mayor runoff in landslide on black vote
Incumbent Xavier Suarez led with 60.9 percent against Maurie Ferre after 81.3 percent of precincts reported. Suarez totaled 20,727 votes to Ferre’s 13,260 as the city headed to post election tallies. The report notes the rapid outcome amid a pivotal local race.
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Shultz: Reagan won’t seek contra aid this year
Secretary of State George Shultz said the administration will not seek additional military aid for the Nicaraguan contras until next year. He spoke at the OAS General Assembly amid Ortega’s Washington visit, noting the United States will not sit idly by if Nicaragua’s leftist government presses a military victory.
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House sets unified poll closing time for elections
The House voted 208 to 189 to require 8 pm CST simultaneous poll closings in presidential elections, with Eastern 9 pm and Mountain 7 pm, and daylight saving extended in Pacific time, aiming to curb early network projections. The measure excludes Alaska and Hawaii and hinges on networks honoring not to project results before polls close.
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Reagan backs VA as Cabinet level department
President Reagan urged elevating the Veterans Administration to a Cabinet level department to recognize veterans, as the House Government Operations Committee backed legislation to create a separate Department of Veterans Affairs. He spoke in the Cabinet Room at a veterans groups meeting, drawing applause.
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Moscow layoffs spark fear as 50,000 face dismissal
A Soviet plan to cut half of ministry jobs by 1990 prompts turmoil in Moscow ministries as 50,000 residents are slated for firing. The Socialist Industry report notes appeal lines form as workers fear unemployment in the capital. Syria and Iraq seek reconciliation at the Arab League summit, Syria pledges not to halt Iran support. Anthrax outbreak kills over 2,000 hippos in Zambia’s Uuangwa Valley sanctuary.
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Airlines report: one in four flights late in September
Washington AP notes major carriers had 15 minute late arrivals on 25 percent of flights in September. American led on-time with 84.5 percent, USAir worst at 67.4 percent. Pan American most chronically late at 6.1 percent. Regional airport performance varied widely.
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Unreadable OCR Summary from Cedar Rapids Gazette
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and rates with scattered figures. No coherent events or persons emerge to anchor a factual headline or summary.
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