Danforth wins Missouri Senate race in Reagan era clash
U S Senator John Danforth narrowly secures a second term against Harriett Woods as 97 percent of votes counted. Danforth leads 750,598 to 727,484 with a 23,000 vote margin while Missouri voters approve a one cent sales tax increase and reject a four cent gasoline tax hike. Democratic gains keep six House seats, moving Republicans from four to three. In KC district five Alan Wheat defeats John Sharpe. Ike Skelton retains the 4th District against Wendell Bailey amid redistricting.
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Lebanese Marines Enter East Beirut With Armistaced Patrols
Lebanese soldiers move into east Beirut ahead of U S Marine patrols to pressure militiamen to lay down arms. Clashes in Chouf mountains kill at least six and wound 15 as Christian and Druse factions clash. Marines, French and Italian troops plan four hour daily patrols with unloaded weapons.
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