Republicans consider pullout from U S Conference of Mayors
Some Republican mayors express anger at Democratic leadership and explore alternatives to the U S Conference of Mayors. The executive committee appointed Democrats Joseph Riley Jr. and Thomas Cooke Jr. to key posts as Ernest Morial became president, ensuring a Democratic leadership through mid-1988 after Hernan Padilla left office.
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Reagan adviser McFarlane tours five Central American nations
National security adviser Robert C. McFarlane undertook a secret five-nation Central American tour on the eve of Reagan's second inauguration. He met heads of state in Costa Rica El Salvador Honduras Panama and Guatemala to reaffirm the president's policy. Details of discussions including any Nicaragua contra aid were not released.
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Nicaragua
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Jackson blocked from South Africa visa visit
Rev. Jesse Jackson, after earlier approval for January, was denied a visa for a February trip to South Africa. Ambassador Bernardus Fourie cited the period as not opportune, offering no further details. Jackson denounced apartheid and Reagan diplomacy amid protests near the South African embassy in Washington.
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Reagan aides seek fifty billion in spending cuts for 1986 deficit
Washington officials say a bipartisan package totaling about 50 billion dollars in federal spending cuts is needed to hold next year’s deficit near 180 billion. White House and Senate Republicans aim to finish a compromise by late February to press House action, with defense spending a key sticking point.
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Chilly valves threaten inaugural parade music
Morgantown West Virginia AP reports cold air could freeze brass valves at the presidential inaugural parade in Washington DC leaving bands with a single tone. Donald Wilcox WVU Band director says the Alberta Clipper could force cancellation though unlikely.
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