Reagan knew of Allen probe and delay in disclosure
The Washington Post reports President Reagan knew since September that national security adviser Richard Allen faced a Justice Department probe over taking $1000 from a Japanese journalist. White House aides say Reagan learned of the matter from Edwin Meese and still has confidence in Allen despite the investigation and FBI involvement.
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Senate panel starts work on government funding bill
Senate Appropriations Committee opened debate on the House passed funding measure to avert a government shutdown, with Reagan urging 5 percent across the board cuts. The White House signaled a veto unless spending is trimmed and lawmakers warned of continuous session through Thanksgiving.
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Solidarity and Government Open Talks in Poland Crisis
In Warsaw Solidarity and the Communist government held an eight hour first round on the Polish crisis. Both sides voiced hope conciliation could end the turmoil. Four joint negotiating teams were designated to begin detailed talks on economic issues Thursday.
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Violence and politics clash as Belfast funeral erupts
At a Belfast funeral for an assassinated Protestant MP, mourners shouted murder and stones were thrown at Britain's Ulster minister. Provisional reports say Protestant and IRA gunmen killed two more in mounting strife, including a Catholic youth and a Protestant police reservist, while Secretary of State James Prior faced attacks. Later at the UN, China vetoed re election of Kurt Waldheim after 16 ballots, as U.S. envoy noted an impasse and calls for new candidates.
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Habib to return to Middle East to push Lebanon cease fire
President Reagan’s special envoy Philip Habib plans a late November trip to the Middle East to bolster the four month old Lebanon cease fire and ease Israeli concerns over U.S. policies. Israel warns of patience waning with Western policy while associating a Saudi peace plan with American support. Habib’s mission follows talks between Ambassador Samuel Lewis and Prime Minister Begin on avoiding the first cease fire violation.
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Judge bars use of Hinckley evidence in Reagan assassination case
U.S. District Judge Barrington Parker ruled that prison guards violated search and seizure protections by seizing Hinckley Jrs writings after his suicide attempt and that Hinckley was denied immediate access to counsel. He ordered suppression of statements he made to authorities. Defense plans insanity defense at trial set for January 4.
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Diabetic hostage freed after 20-hour Standoff in Missouri
In Sikeston Missouri a 34 year old man surrendered after a 20 hour standoff during which a pregnant girlfriend pleaded via a special phone hookup to release Betty Grisham a 57 year old Western Union operator who is diabetic. Grisham was taken to an ambulance and listed in stable condition. Her husband William 66 suffered head cuts and was treated. Willie Blackmon faces multiple charges including felonious assault kidnapping armed criminal action attempted robbery and attempted burglary.
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Woman Whitmire elected Houston mayor in landslide
City Controller Kathy Whitmire won the Houston mayoralty by a landslide Tuesday night defeating Harris County Sheriff Jack Heard. Wh itmire, backed by moderates and liberals, joins Jane Byrne and Dianne Feinstein as among the few women mayors of big U S cities in 1.1 million population Houston.
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