Reagan expands cooperation and military aid to Israel
President Reagan approved steps to boost U S military cooperation with Israel including ending the 16 month old ban on cluster bomb artillery shells and raising grants in a revised aid package. Israel seeks 1 7 billion in 1985 aid with no repayments while joint planning and stockpiling plans are discussed during Shamir visit.
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Late-minute appeal halts Sullivan's execution in Florida
A federal appeals court stayed Robert Sullivan's scheduled 7 am execution in Florida after a last-minute Supreme Court appeal. Sullivan, 36, on death row for a Homestead restaurant employee murder, has long claimed innocence and received pressure from Catholic leaders to spare him.
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Court overturns Hunt libel award ruling
A federal appeals court ordered a new trial in E. Howard Hunt libel case against Liberty Lobby. The 11th Circuit ruled the Florida trial misapplied actual malice standards for a public figure, vacating $650,000 jury damages and directing retrial.
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Reagan signs bill ends plan to sell weather satellites
President Reagan signed legislation Monday that blocks the sale of U.S. weather satellites to private industry. The bill bars government spending to solicit bids or carry out the sale, ending a long battle between critics who called it harebrained and proponents who argued private run could be more efficient.
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Woman Robber Given Suspended Sentence in Bank Heist
Florence Pearl Pizi, 55, confessed to robbing a Hibernia Bank branch on August 15 after saying she was mad at life. Judge Victor Campilongo ordered two years suspended, psychiatric treatment in a board and care home, and three years probation. Deputy public defender Sara Crosby welcomed the decision.
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White House clarifies China policy on Taiwan measures
The White House pressed its stance that the Republic of China on Taiwan is not the acknowledged government, stating the People’s Republic of China is the sole legitimate China. Spokesman Larry Speakes suggested Reagan’s April China trip remains on track despite Taiwan criticism of two congressional measures.
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Walesa Plans Speech as Solidarity Activist Forecasts Protests
In Warsaw an underground Solidarity activist warned of major protest actions against planned food price hikes. Lech Walesa announced a public speech at the Solidarity monument by the Lenin shipyard on December 16, the 13th anniversary of the shipyard massacre of striking workers.
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Kukla Fran and Ollie Premieres on NBC TV in 1948
On this date in 1948 the Kukla, Fran and Ollie puppet program and the Kukla politan Players debuted live on NBC television marking an early milestone in broadcast children's entertainment.
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U S jets in action after attacks on Marine camp
U S jets conducted reconnaissance over Beirut after overnight shelling of the Marine base at the airport and harbor. Four construction workers were wounded in a 15 minute port bombardment while Marines returned fire.
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U S cancer survival rate climbs past fifty percent
The Washington Post reports Dr. Vincent DeVita, director of the National Cancer Institute, says over half of cancer patients survive at least five years and many are cured. He credits the National Cancer Program and growing oncology expertise for improved outcomes.
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