Reagan Attacks Carter on Economy in TV Address
Ronald Reagan delivered a harsh broadside on President Carter's economic policy during a Friday night ABC address. He pledged a humane economy with tax cuts and less regulation to boost prosperity, while Carter urged voters to favor his anti inflation plan and warned Reagan would worsen the economy. Independent candidate John Anderson commented on hostage diplomacy as polls showed Reagan ahead in 24 states with 217 electoral votes to Carter's 146 in DC and 13 states.
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Trick or treat bomb injures nine in Phoenix office
A package bomb with a trick or treat note exploded in a northwest Phoenix accounting office injuring nine people, two critically. The box addressed to a former Brookshire's Pacific Association employee was opened by workers after pickup at a nearby post office, causing a loud blast and smoke. Victims were taken to Good Samaritan, J. C. Lincoln and Baptist hospitals with two in critical condition and five others treated for cuts.
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American prisoners to come home Monday
Thirty three Americans pardoned by Fidel Castro will be flown to the United States Monday on a chartered jet. three others chose to stay in Cuba. They had been jailed up to ten years on hijacking and narcotics charges and related offenses.
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Boeing plant evacuated after nitric acid leak in Wichita
About 1,500 workers were evacuated as a nitric acid tank leaked at the Boeing Military Aircraft Co. factory in south Wichita. Three buildings and nearby homes were cleared while cleanup crews investigated the leak. One fireman and two others were treated for minor inhalation injuries.
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Poland court approves Solidarity charter amid leader protest
Warsaw judge approves the main charter for Solidarity, the largest independent Polish union, but Lech Walesa rejects changes he calls violations of a summer strike settlement. Walesa says the union will appeal to the Supreme Court within seven days. The leadership meets Monday to decide next steps. General Civiletti says most Cuban refugees in the U.S. are temporary residents, blocking state and federal aid and a potential Fort Chaffee status dispute raised by Arkansas Attorney General Steve Clark.
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Vatican bishops approve synod proposals on birth control abortion and divorce
In Vatican City the Fifth World Synod of Bishops approved a list of proposals reaffirming church teaching against artificial birth control abortion and divorce. Pope John Paul II will decide if the proposals are released publicly. The gathering closes with Masses in the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica led by the pope. Cardinal Carter of Toronto says church doctrine on these issues is fundamental and not changeable.
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UCLA microbiologist claims finding toxin for toxic shock syndrome
Dr. Patrick Schlievert of UCLA says he has identified the toxin causing toxic shock syndrome and can reproduce the disease in animals, though he struggles to persuade the CDC in Atlanta. He notes no human antidote exists yet and stresses the need to develop an effective anti toxin. The CDC confirms awareness but has no plans to test his data.
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Niece of Senator Eagleton found guilty in extortion case
Elizabeth Weigand and her former lawyer Stephen Poludniak were convicted by a federal jury of extortion and conspiracy for attempting to extort 220000 from Senator Thomas Eagleton by threatening to spread a rumor about his sexuality. Jurors deliberated two hours 15 minutes. They face up to seven years in prison and fines up to 10500. Sentencing to follow.
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