OConnor Becomes First Female Justice of Supreme Court
Washington AP reports Sandra Day OConnor took the oath as the first woman justice on the Supreme Court in a six minute ceremony attended by President Reagan, family, and 500 guests. Chief Justice Burger welcomed her, noting her lifelong service and promising a long career on the bench.
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Budget Cuts Alarm Goy Govs Say Reagan Faces Backlash
Kansas Governor John Carlin and Missouri Governor Christopher Bond joined voices of alarm at Reagan budget cuts. Carlin warned of backlash from governors and the public as federal reductions strain state budgets. He questioned 12 percent across the board and urged flexibility in entitlements while noting possible larger cuts in education and defense.
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Reagan Faces Market Rout and Budget Battle
President Reagan defended his stance as markets sank and interest rates rose after his address while aides signaled deeper budget cuts to hit a 1984 surplus goal. Stockman backed off school lunch minimums as part of entitlement cuts, with defense budget reductions and tax-revenue reforms outlined to trim $13 billion in the new fiscal year.
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Magic Show Preview at Ottawa Auditorium Tonight
Landis and Company present a preview of their magic show at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium tonight at 8. The act blends magic with theatre elements including music mime and musical comedy. Tickets remain available.
Skywalk failures blamed on excess load at Hyatt Regency
Engineering experts say two skywalks at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City would have collapsed due to excessive weight and stress. National Bureau of Standards calculations showed weights exceeding American steel standards, with 23 000 psi stresses on connections. the fourth floor walkways and roof joints bent and failed, contributing to the deadly collapse killing 113 people and injuring about 200.
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