Aspin elected chair sparks tougher House defense scrutiny
Aspin defeated Melvin Price to lead the House Armed Services Committee, signaling sharper oversight of Reagan defense policies. Democrats praise a plan for on record national defense policy, while critics warn Aspin may push for stricter scrutiny amid budget pressures and Soviet threat.
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Price ouster seen as blow to Illinois defense standing
U S Rep Mel Price was removed as House Armed Services Committee chair sparking warnings from Illinois officials that the move could harm the state’s defense spending return. Governor Thompson aide Galen Reser calls the loss a real setback to recoup defense dollars, with Illinois firms benefiting from bases like Scott AFB and Great Lakes.
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Senate GOP to write own budget without Reagan plan
Senate Republicans plan to draft an independent budget after a four hour meeting with Budget Director Stockman. They argued Reagan’s plan won t deliver deep enough defense and domestic cuts to meet deficit goals and will report back with a GOP proposal by February 1. Defense and Social Security cost of living increase freezes were among debated topics.
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Sinner takes North Dakota governorship amid court ruling
George Sinner, elected North Dakota governor in November, secured office after a makeshift state Supreme Court order allowing him to assume on New Year's Day. The five-justice panel, four of whom were appointed to hear the case, ruled in his favor. Space shuttle Discovery was moved to Cape Canaveral for a classified Defense Department flight, reportedly carrying an advanced intelligence satellite. Voter turnout rose modestly in the presidential election with 92,651,042 votes cast, 53.27 percent of the eligible population.
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Auto sales rebound fuels 1984 industry profits surge
U S auto industry ends 1984 with its best sales since the 1979- nationwide depression era and eyes a record 10 billion in profits for 1984. Ford foresees a plateau in 1985 amid rising GM prices and cautious optimism about continued but modest gains.
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Quiet group salvages steel mills through local action
In Pittsburgh area, the Tri-State Conference on Steel and local governments push for a Steel Valley Authority to broker plant sales, halt demolitions, or seize mills if needed. They contrast with dramatic protests by the Network To Save the Mon-Ohio Valley and Denominational Ministry Strategy, preferring steady council work. Unemployment in the four-county region runs high, with officials acknowledging higher rates in heavy manufacturing towns. The USW backs Tri-State as a practical, behind-the-scenes effort aiming for real solutions and delaying the Duquesne Works blast furnace razing pending feasibility study results.
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Early morning raid ends church standoff in Clairton
In Clairton Pennsylvania sheriff deputies raided Trinity Lutheran Church to arrest seven supporters of jailed pastor Rev D Douglas Roth. Forty four deputies with nightsticks and handguns surrounded the church after they barricaded inside in defiance of a court order. Residents expressed relief as peace seemed to return.
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