Reagan endorses dense-pack MX missiles in hardened silos near Wyoming
President Reagan backs placing 100 MX weapons in ultra hard silos spaced 1,800 to 2,000 feet apart, renaming the system Peacekeeper. The plan contrasts with Carter's spread across 4,600 shelters in Utah and Nevada, aiming for cost savings and survivability under attack while pressuring Soviet advances. Reagan also outlines proposals at Geneva to increase transparency, advance notify tests, and improve the Washington to Moscow hot line.
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Weather report shows sharp contrasts across regions
National temperatures vary from near zero in the northern plains to the 80s in Texas and Florida. Tornadoes touch down near Texas and Oklahoma, hail in Arkansas, and 60 mph winds reported. Rain and snow advance from California to the Rockies with thunderstorms from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley.
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Reagan MX basing plan faces close congressional vote
Rep Thomas Foley says the decision will be very close as supporters cite the president's aura and national security leadership while opponents warn the cost and risks. Lawmakers debate funding, basing the dense pack system, and potential impacts on conventional forces amid party lines and historical precedent.
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Reagan Faces Job Push Linked to Defense Missile Plan
Post election debate centers on a highway job program and a plan to place 100 MX missiles at F E Warren AFB near Cheyenne. Baker and ONeill back the measure, aiming to revive employment while policymakers dispute the president’s economic drive and the timing of the post election session.
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Farris charged with murder in deaths of son and two others
Farris faces three murder counts in the deaths of her sons Jason four and Justin two and Jackie May. Rohn charged with one murder count in May’s death and two counts of accessory after the fact for withholding information. Glandon and Franks charged with three counts each of accessory after the fact. All held in Linn County Jail. Bodies found after neighbors noted mail piling up. Hawthorne Hills manager found May and her children’s bodies in the apartment.
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Board weighs raises for officials amid salary hike debate
Booth favored a higher pay increase while Kucera and Schorg opposed. Schorg recalled last year’s $1,353 raise, about 5 percent of total official compensation, and proposed a 3 percent figure with room to adjust. Pepin and Booth urged accountability to communities as Schenk warned against excessive signals. After voting, Kucera said no one could complain, stating they “bit the bullet.”
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