Reagan offers Soviets a fair deal in talks
President Reagan said the Soviet Union could get a fair deal in negotiations, while Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko left the meeting with Shultz without answering if progress was made. Officials called the talks a healthy sign and moving toward resuming weapons discussions, though no quick changes were promised.
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Reagan widens survey lead in 43 states in AP poll
Reagan holds a large lead five weeks before Election Day, carrying 43 states in an AP survey while Mondale gains hope from debates as experts call them wild cards. Democrats insist debates could narrow the gap. Republicans cite Beirut controversy and an overall steam build. The map shows 444 electoral votes for Reagan, with Mondale strongest only in the District of Columbia.
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Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Election may affect high court's future
Two Kansas University law professors say the next president could shape the Supreme Court for 10 to 20 years. If Reagan gains several appointments and conservatives dominate, the current balance could tilt, potentially reducing protections of the Bill of Rights. People note the uncertainty of how justices will decide. See Press, page 3A.
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Shuttle flight signals new era in radar mapping
Kansas University researchers on West Campus prepare 15 EU scientists for radar imaging tests during the space shuttle Challenger eight day mission. Grounding a phase of remote radar work will occur after the shuttle returns while equipment is moved to farmland in western Illinois for in-flight data collection.
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Medicare plan draws mixed response in Congress and local doctors
Medicare's participating physician program takes effect amid debate on costs. The plan offers one year of assurance that doctors will accept Medicare assignments on all services, while non participating fees are frozen. FHAs authority can levy fines and monitor adherence. An AARP explainer uses an example: with assignment Medicare pays 80 percent of the $100 reasonable charge, the patient covers 20 percent, plus a $75 annual deductible. At present about 20 percent of doctors always accept assignment.
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