Reagan trims defense hike by 13 billion in three years
President Reagan cut proposed Pentagon increases by 13 billion over 1982 to 1984, setting total defense spending at 639.3 billion. Stockman Weinberger differed on cuts, while Gergen described the plan as balancing national defense with deficit reduction. Reagan affirmed the aim to strengthen defense and the economy.
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Battles over military pay raise split between houses
The Senate approved targeted pay raises totaling 4.5 billion for recruits and officers, with 7 percent for new recruits and up to 22 percent for senior non commissioned officers, taking effect Oct 1. The House plans to vote on Reagan administration backed 14.3 percent across the board, with the Senate measure likely offered as a substitute.
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Federal judge stays execution of Charles Milton
In Fort Worth AP report, U S District Judge Eldon Mahon delays the planned execution of Charles Milton after the convict's attorney seeks time for federal courts to consider new legal points. In Harrisburg AP update, Three Mile Island technicians stop a leak by closing a valve, with 500 gallons of coolant released, no environmental radiation exposure, and a jump in daily leak rate to 1000 gallons.
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Eldon Mahon
Harrisburg
Three Mile Island
TMI
David Delzingaro
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Moon Festival Observances Emphasize Taiwan Reunification
China marks the Moon Festival with reunification language. Xinhua reports Fujian coast residents floated moon cake rafts toward Taiwan held Quemoy and Matsu bearing messages of unity under the full moon. Authorities urge Taiwan to honor Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary teachings and move toward reunification.
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OPEC seeks single crude price amid market glut
In London on Saturday OPEC ministers and two members Kuwait and Libya held intensive talks to win a single base price for crude to stabilize markets. A top OPEC source cited continuous contact among ministers aiming for a magic formula, despite denials of a formal meeting.
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Kuwait
Sheik Ali Khalifa al-Sabah
Libya
Abdesalaamm Mohammed Zagaar
Women protest male search in San Francisco
Two San Francisco policewomen say they were forced to strip search four male suspects despite the presence of male sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Michael Hennessey said authorities are investigating the incident at City Prison. Officers Shirley Rodriguez and Monica Fields said they didn’t want to wait for deputies to perform the searches. The state penal code prohibits strip searches of a suspect by a member of the opposite sex.
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San Francisco
Michael Hennessey
City Prison
Shirley Rodriguez
Monica Fields
Hennessey
Partly cloudy with rain forecast by Midland officials
Meteorologists at Midland Regional Airport predict partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of late afternoon and night showers and storms through Monday. Highs in the low 90s, tonight mid 60s, and variable winds 5 to 10 mph. A weak cold front from the Texas Panhandle to the Big Bend cooled areas this morning with scattered thunderstorm activity west and mostly clear conditions elsewhere.
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Nora fast 24 hours weather update and forecasts
Extended forecasts describe South Texas with a slight daytime shower chance and mostly cloudy or partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures linger from the upper 60s to low 70s in the north and 80s along the coast and interior. West Texas sees clear nights and partly cloudy afternoons with highs near the mid 80s to 90s.
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Harvey forms in Atlantic near Bermuda with 50 mph winds
Hurricane Gert moves away from Bermuda as Harvey strengthens into the season’s eighth named storm. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Harvey formed from a tropical low, with top winds near 50 mph and a west-northwest track about 425 miles east-northeast of Antigua. Gert remains north of Bermuda, moving northeast at 20 mph, with Floyd downgraded to a tropical storm passing north of the Azores.
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National Hurricane Center
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Antigua
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Azores
Fraud suspected as Port Angeles derby prizes questioned
William and Joan Parks and a friend topped the Port Angeles salmon derby with prizes totaling 19 000 dollars. They were arrested on conspiracy to commit first degree theft. The sheriff called the fish suspicious after protests from other anglers. The top prize is an 18 foot boat and trailer valued at 8 000 dollars. the second prize is a 6 000 dollar car. the third prize is a 5 000 dollar boat package. The couple pleaded innocent and were released without bail. a pretrial hearing is set for October 9 and trial for December 2.
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Port Angeles
Wash
William
Joan Parks
Parks
Centralia
Clallam County
Steve Kernes
Salmon Club
Bill Blanchard
Aberdeen
Tom Kettemberg
Toledo
Derby
G.B. Chamberlain
Family worries grow as sick child spends time apart
Charles notes that while siblings adjust to Chris hospital stays, they still fear for his health when he travels for treatment. The family emphasizes spending as much time together as possible amid ongoing medical needs.
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Charles
Chris
Scrabble origins tied to New York housing development scene
The game began with Butts and acquaintances then reached Danbury bookseller who agreed to market sets. James Brunot, a New York City businessman, acquired it for his country venture. Brunot refined production and tile design, producing about 200 sets weekly before expanding. In 1949 Bruniot and Butts sold the game.
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Butts
Danbury, Conn
James Brunot
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Scrabble creator recalls game's rise and bequest impact
The article profiles Alfred Butts and the Scrabble empire, noting how the game’s success funded community efforts like a library and Lions Club in Standfordville. It cites Selchow & Righter executives praising Scrabble’s dominant U.S. sales and compares it with Monopoly and Parcheesi, while recounting personal anecdotes from Butts and family scoring high and low.
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Butts
Standfordville
Nina
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