Reagan’s fight over judicial selection and Wright’s rise
The piece traces Ronald Reagan’s push for merit based judicial appointments, his opposition to cronyism, and his stance on death penalty. It notes Donald R. Wright’s ascension to Chief Justice and questions whether politics influenced his decisions and Reagan’s appraisal of Wright and Clark.
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Belfast teen shot in Catholic area sparks further violence
In Northern Ireland protests and violence continue as an 18 year old Protestant youth Robert Collins is found shot in a Catholic district. The death raises the total to 752 in 342 years of sectarian conflict amid reports Britain will outline a political future for the province.
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Melchior Will Urges Wagner Funeral March for Ashes
Lauritz Melchior instructed in his will that a Wagnerian funeral march be played when his ashes are carried from the church He requested cremation and services at his current city and at the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen before interment says a spokesman
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AIM Leaders Seek Recall of Pine Ridge Tribal Chief
AIM leaders formally requested a recall election to oust tribal chairman Dick Wilson and overhaul the Pine Ridge governance amid the Wounded Knee occupation. The petition with 1,445 signatures could trigger an election within about 45 days if valid, as US authorities monitor the settlement talks and occupation response. Green: Horace Webb of the Justice Department declined further comment.
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Dollar slips after rescue rally across European markets
The dollar declined from Monday highs as official markets reopened in Paris Amsterdam Frankfurt and Brussels. Tokyo London and Stockholm saw steadier early trading. Bankers say today's move is not yet indicative of longer trend and the dollar remains stabilizing but uncertain.
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First day of spring storm soaks Southern California
A spring storm moves through Southern California bringing heavy coastal and interior rain and mountain snow. Sw gusts hit up to 30 knots, small craft warnings issued from Point Conception to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Reinecke says he is more determined to run for governor
Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke, a Reagan ally, says he is more determined than ever to seek the governorship after a Times controversy. He accuses The Los Angeles Times of political destruction while Times editors defend the paper's reporting and reiterate its Reagan endorsement.
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