Senate panel backs O'Connor to join Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 17 to 0 to support Sandra Day O'Connor's confirmation, signaling smooth Senate passage for Reagan's first Supreme Court pick. Abortion opponents on the panel largely abstained or voted yes, citing loyalty and concerns about her stance, with a final floor vote expected. The swearing in is slated for Sept. 25.
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Senate
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Supreme Court
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O'Connor
Jeremiah Denton
R-Ala
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R-N.c
Charles Grassley
R-Iowa
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Grassley
Denton
Arizona
Pope backs unions just wages in encyclical Laborem Exercens
Pope John Paul II issued Laborem Exercens urging workers to organize unions and participate in management while condemning rigid capitalism and collectivist models. He called for just wages to support families and allow mothers to focus on children, and urged reforms for farmers and global economic fairness.
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John Paul II
John Paul
Soviet ambassador expelled from Cairo amid Egypt-Soviet rift
Egypt orders the Soviet ambassador Vladimir Polyakov and six embassy staff to leave within 48 hours claiming they incited Moslem Christian strife. A Hungarian diplomat also expelled as Cairo closes the Soviet military liaison bureaus and ends adviser contracts.
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Sadat
Soviet Union
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Reagan Objection Sparks Castro Attack In Havana
Fidel Castro harshly rebuked President Reagan during an Inter-Parliamentary Union session in Havana. He called Reagan a fascist and accused the US of bacteriological warfare, prompting a walkout by Wayne Smith and sharp criticism from Sen. Robert Stafford.
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UPI
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Reagan
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United States
Wayne Smith
U.S
Robert Stafford
R-Vt
Begin Haig and Begin Meet at Kennedy Airport
Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Secretary of State Alexander Haig held a surprise meeting at Kennedy Airport after Begin's U S visit. The talks covered Haig's meetings with Prince Fahd and reviews of the European trip and the Israel visit. Begin then departed for Israel.
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UPI
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Alexander Haig
Kennedy
U.S
Begin
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Georgia
Jimmy Carter
State Department
Haig
Prince Fahd
United States
Israel
Ulcer Diets Questioned By Cleveland Clinic Expert
Dr. Bertram Fleshler of the Cleveland Clinic says strict bland diets for ulcers are largely unnecessary. He notes drug therapy, including new acid reducing medications like Cimetidine, proves highly effective and future drugs will improve treatment.
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UPI
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Fleshler
Gas truck and train collision in Huntsville kills five
A freight train struck a gasoline truck at a rain slick crossing in Huntsville. Five people died including an infant, and six others were hospitalized for burns. Witnesses described victims fleeing burning cars as flames surged around the wreckage.
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Pakistan approves 3.2 billion aid package with F 16 jets
Pakistan formally approves a 3.2 billion US aid package tied to military and economic support. The cornerstone is advanced F 16 fighter planes, with delivery timing and jet numbers not disclosed after a hastily arranged U S visit. The UN General Assembly opens its 36th session electing Ismat Kittani president after secret ballots.
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United States
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General Assembly
Kittani
Kwaja M. Kaiser
Bangladesh
Assembly
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West Germany
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