Reagan honors Voyager crew with Presidential Citizens Medal
President Reagan praised the Voyager team the Rutan brothers and Ms Yeager for their historical flight. He compared their achievement to the Wright brothers and recounted following the voyage with nerves, pride, and hope. About 200 well-wishers attended Edwards Air Force Base for the ceremony.
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Ms. Yeager
America
Nancy
Reagan
Gieir
Edwards Air Force Base
Reaganomics clash over spending ends in 1980s budget row
Former budget director David Stockman accuses the Reagan administration of waging a phony war on spending while the Office of Management and Budget estimates the deficit will shrink to about 170 billion dollars. The dispute highlights tensions between Reagan and Stockman after Stockman’s departure in 1985.
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Reagan
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Cheerleader Injured in Pyramid Fall at Championship
Krista M. Kersey of Mechanicsville Virginia was injured during a pyramid routine at the International Open Cheerleading Championships. Assistant staff director Karla Penbrink said the fall occurred while the team was working with another participant.
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Wees
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Woman 101 beaten by 10 year old boy
Fort Worth Texas AP reports a 101 year old woman was assaulted by a 10 year old boy in an unspecified location. Police and witnesses describe the incident as severe and under investigation with no immediate details on motive or injuries released.
Wedding Shootout in Houston Leaves Three Dead
Three people were killed during a wedding shootout in Houston. Police said a man opened fire as guests gathered, killing three and injuring others before fleeing. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine motive and suspect details.
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