Massacre murder trial moves toward verdict in Wah Mee case
In Seattle King County Superior Court the eight eight jurors hear closing statements in the first Wah Mee massacre case. Benjamin Ng faces aggravated first degree murder charges for the February 19 killings of 13 people at the Wah Mee gambling club. The panel deliberates with Ng potentially facing death or life without parole if guilty. The survivor Wai Chin a key witness testified Ng identified as one of three robbers. Spectators filled the courtroom as relatives applauded during proceedings.
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Hayes wins vacant Chicago seat in landslide victory
In Chicago, Democratic candidate Charles Hayes secures the 1st Congressional District seat with 39,627 votes or 93.6 percent as turnout sits at 1.3 percent. Republican Diane Preacely earns 2,273 votes and independent Ed Warren 394. Hayes, Washington's pick and UFCW official, criticizes Reagan poverty cuts during his victory speech.
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Computers may allow engine ice near landing incident
Federal investigators study whether flight deck computers that regulate engine efficiency caused four minutes of glide with no power during a United Airlines Boeing 767 descent into Denver. Officials note possible engine icing from excessive efficiency while Boeing and United defend procedures and safety.
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Rivlin urges Reagan to reduce deficits in stalemate
Alice M. Rivlin, departing director of the Congressional Budget Office, urged President Reagan to lead in cutting the federal deficits. She defended Congress’s role but said the president must break the stalemate over spending and taxes as the CBO warned deficits near or above 200 billion could threaten the recovery amid discord over defense and domestic cuts.
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