Hollywood stars honor Ronald Reagan at charity tribute
Hollywood staged a black tie $1 million fundraiser for Nancy Reagan Drug Abuse Center as Ronald and Nancy Reagan arrived as new neighbors. The event featured Mary Martin and George Deukmejian, with Nancy Reagan singing, and Ronald Reagan praising her anti drug crusade before plans to leave the White House. About $3 million had been raised to date.
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White House backs Dixon Reagan statue project plan
The White House approves Dixon plans for a Ronald Reagan statue and park. The Reagan Statue Committee accepts White House guidelines on funding and PR. Local and state officials join honorary and active members, with Dixon residents eager to reflect their Midwest city values. Donations and sculptor outreach begin, with no tax funds used. A prior Reagan statue exists in Dixon from Archer Daniels Midland CEO Dwayne Andreas.
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North case dismissal moves forward in Iran Contra saga
Washington UPI The independent prosecutor Lawrence Walsh seeks dismissal of two central North conspiracy and theft of government property counts due to block by U.S. intelligence agencies from disclosing classified information. North still faces 12 other counts including obstruction and false statements, avoiding another public recounting of the Reagan era scandal. Walsh filed papers after meeting with Attorney General Thornburgh to resolve the impasse.
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Bomb plot called incredibly stupid by New York official
Two French TV employees were arrested at Kennedy Airport for delivering mock bombs to three airlines to test security after the Pan Am Scotland bombing. A Dutch reporter boarded a KLM flight with a fake bomb, filmed by his station, and was later detained.
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U.N. to hold session on Libya over air clash
The United Nations scheduled an emergency Security Council meeting for 3 p.m. Thursday to discuss the Libyan air clash after two Libyan MiG 23s were shot down by U.S. Navy F-14s 70 miles off Libya. U.S. and Libyan officials offered conflicting views. Libyan leaders warned of challenge, while the U.S. said the matter was closed.
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Gas bill shocks Walton Elevator owner in Illinois
Walton Elevator owner Tom Drew and wife Sheila received a shock when a bill from Northern Illinois Gas Company for 683000 dollars arrived, covering gas use for grain drying. The November charge was 8.01 dollars, with a normal season bill around 22000 dollars, and the couple awaited a corrected bill while considering payment options amid the unusual error.
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