Reagan pushes new budget cuts across federal programs
Reagan sent Congress details of another round of reductions totaling about 14 billion dollars, aiming at social programs, highways, urban development, and education. The White House stressed the plan is specific and not the last word, while critics from NAACP leaders to local officials warned of harm to the poor and transit projects.
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Thousands of coal miners protest Reagan budget cuts in Washington
Tens of thousands of coal miners walk off for two days in the largest protest against Reagan's proposed cuts to the black lung benefit program. About 6,000 gathered in Washington to march and voice fury over reductions, while critics warn tighter rules delay benefits for sick miners.
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Klugman testifies on drugs as Quincy parallels shown
Actor Jack Klugman testified before a subcommittee on legislation to create an office for drug relief for rare disease victims. He noted a recent Quincy episode raised questions about Covenant A Trex profit motives and highlighted millions affected by scarce medicines. Penny Marshall comments on aging and stunts on Laverne & Shirley. Glimpses mention Caligula reviews, Montreal sellout tickets, and Goldie Hawn box office.
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U S adviser hurt in El Salvador
A U S adviser was evacuated to the Panama Canal Zone after sustaining light injuries in El Salvador amid a civil war between leftist insurgents and the U S backed junta. Officials reported 35 dead in political violence as advisers reassess involvement and safety.
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Hijackers in Damascus halt talks over hostage crisis
Pakistan's senior negotiator said the hijacker stalemate endures as 103 hostages suffer severe mental stress on the Pakistan Airlines Boeing 720 hijacked March 2. Pakistan refuses to release all 92 prisoners demanded, including three Americans, while a released hostage warned of potential drastic action.
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World Wide Strikes Sweep Poland and Mid East
More than 200000 Polish workers in 40 Lodz region factories walked off for an hour disrupting labor peace sought by Premier Wojciech Jaruzelski amid talks with Solidarity leaders. In Jerusalem and West Bank towns, teachers strike support spreads as shops reopen. Snipers fired at US ambassador John Gunther Dean’s Beirut motorcade but no one hurt as tension rises. Iran's clergy demand punishment for President Bani Sadr for alleged disunity and clashes.
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