Gorby Gridlock expected as Gorbachev visits New York
New York braces for heavy traffic during Mikhail Gorbachev's December visit with a 40 car entourage. Officials warn of "Gorby Gridlock" as crowds overwhelm Kennedy Airport routes, Rockefeller Center events, and shopping districts while the Soviet leader attends UN meetings and high level talks. Police plan pedestrian and vehicle flow measures, with Reagan and Bush airlifted to Governor's Island to avoid gridlock. Raisa Gorbachev plans to shop, possibly at Macy's, as security details limit exact itineraries.
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Atlantis mission in orbit as landing date uncertain
Atlantis crewmates including Gibson Gardner Mullane Ross and Shepherd circle Earth every 92 minutes on a hush hush post Challenger flight. NASA withheld any official landing time or cargo details amid a news blackout while a radar reconnaissance satellite is believed deployed.
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Reagan Honors Kennedy Center Winners for Lifetime Arts
President and Mrs. Reagan led a Kennedy Center Honors tribute for George Burns Myrna Loy Alvin Ailey Alexander Schneider and Roger Stevens at the White House reception and gala. Secretary Shultz attended the trustees dinner as honorees were saluted for lifelong contributions to American culture in the performing arts.
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Heart attack claims SVCC public information director
Sauk Valley Community College confirms the death of Ralph Gelander, 48, its director of information, from a heart attack on Saturday. He served 22 years through four presidents, was active in Oregon city affairs, and lived at 4402 Chana Road. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday in Oregon. an obituary runs on page 16.
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Suspects eligible for death penalty in Paw Paw murder
Calvin Pierce and Kathy Bennett, both of Earlville, charged with first degree murder in the November 2 killing of 80 year old Carrie Dun near Paw Paw, may qualify for the death penalty if cruelty is shown. Judge Hornsby arraigned them as blood sample requests were approved for comparison with scene evidence. The cases were continued to December 27.
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