Weinberger cancels major weapon system after test failures
The defense secretary axed the Sergeant York project a $6 billion, eight year effort to build an automated radar guided gun after it failed to perform. The decision reflects a shift toward simpler reliable weapons and professional evaluation free of service loyalty.
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Caspar Weinberger
Cap Weinberger
California
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
York
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Denny Smith
Rove
Air Force
Army
Defense
Democrats better off after Les Houston party shift
A reader commentary argues Democrats are better off with Les Houston leaving the party. The writer asserts Houston was never truly a Democrat, accuses him of Republican behavior, and predicts party dynamics will shift with elections. The letter concludes with a personal note from Maximo Reyes of 212 E. Bland St.
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Les Houston
Mr Houston
Maximo Reyes
E. Bland
Today in History Highlights for September 3, 1985
On this date in history, Britain and France declared war on Germany in 1939, starting World War II. Other events include Cromwell's death in 1658, the 1783 Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution, and the 1939 invasion of Poland.
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Britain
France
Germany
Poland
Oliver Cromwell
England
Paris
United States
Great Britain
Italy
CBS
NBC
Roswell Hosts State Highway Meet and Local Sports News
The State Highway Department sponsored a day long Roswell meeting for district engineers and foremen. John Hidalgo announced 39 million dollars in federal highway funds for 1961 62. Mary Ann Jameson a 14 year old Walker AFB daughter was co winner of the district Speedhathon in Carlsbad. Joe Paulie signed with the Roswell semi pro team as relief pitcher for this week's game vs San Angelo Demons.
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State Highway Department
Roswell
John Hidalgo
State of
New Mexico
Mary Ann Jameson
J. Peter Jameson
Walker Air Force Base
Cowinner
Carlsbad
Joe Paulie
San Angelo
Did Anaya break state taboo in New Mexico politics
Political scientist Dr. Josef Garcia of New Mexico State University labels Governor Toney Anaya as the most unpopular governor in state history by early 1985. His assessment appears in a Duke University Policy Studies article analyzing the transition from the King to the Anaya administrations.
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Santa FE
Toney Anaya
New Mexico
Josef Garcia
New Mexico State University
Anaya
Duke University Policy Studies
Garcia
Jerry Apodaca
House
Senate
Anaya’s Ethnic Politics Stirred New Mexico Controversy
A scholar notes how Toney Anaya's open discussion of ethnicity fueled intense criticism seen as harming his leadership. The piece traces a shift from cautious silence to vocal ethnic politics, linking it to Anaya’s decline and coalition-driven 1984 85 political turmoil and impeachment threats.
Autographs and the power to save lives at dinner
A Kennedy Center dinner scene describes Carol Burnett signing a fan’s autograph to prevent a feared act of matricide. The anecdote suggests signs of distress and the potential consequences of refusing an autograph. The conversation pivots to broader reflections on the impact of autographs on people.
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Carol Burnett
Kennedy Center
Carol
Autograph requests and celebrity credibility discussed
In reflections from 1985, Carol and Art Buchwald discuss why people seek autographs and how credibility drives demand. They note requests often target relatives, the awkward moments with fans, and a famous tale of Cary Grant reacting to a napkin signature. Celebrity autograph habits and public belief are examined.
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Carol
Tim Conway
Madrid
Cary Grant
John Hancock
Cary
Hancock
Grant
Vince Lombardi
Duke Zeibert
Washington
Lombardi
L.A. Times Syndicate
Battle over comparable worth erupts in Congress
In a pre recess clash the House roiled over a proposed comparable worth study of federal jobs. Rep Mary Rose Oakar pushed the bill while GOP amendments and name calling dominated the floor. Oakar warned against a narrow mindset as she eyed leadership roles.
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Congress
Mary Rose Oakar
Ohio
GOP
House
Richard Armey
Texas
Dan Burton
Commission
Oakar
Democratic Caucus
Ms. Dakar
Armey
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