Bataan Death March survivor wins VA benefits case
World War II veteran Leon Wolf, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, won a reversal of the VA benefit cut. The agency restored full payments after a re evaluation and Wolf received the Bronze Star awarded over 40 years ago. Wolf, a retired Army master sergeant, endures heart disease impaired vision and other after effects from captivity.
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White House uses pressure on 22 Republican senators over 1986 support
White House officials described a hardball strategy to pressure 22 Republican senators up for 1986 re election to back administration priorities. The tactic links campaign funding access to votes on MX missile continuation and the fiscal package. Officials cited Reagan aides and a clash with Senate leaders as the plan's backbone.
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Illness linked to teen death by own action
London report in The Lancet notes teenagers with birth related medical problems may face higher risks of death by their own actions. Researchers find birth related illnesses could influence later self harm, offering prevention angles despite mechanisms remaining unclear. The rate is about 300 times higher than 30 years ago, though recent years show leveling.
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Gorbachev weighs Reagan summit invitation
Washington AP report says Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is considering Reagan's proposal for a first superpower summit in six years but has not indicated acceptance. Secretary Shultz and VP Bush met Gorbachev after Chernenko's funeral. the response was described as we are interested and will get back to you. Bush in Moscow said Reagan would meet when the Kremlin is ready, signaling possible progress.
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U S personnel leave Lebanon amid security fears
The United States says it temporarily pulled some embassy staff from Lebanon with Bartholomew remaining at post and about a dozen mainly from security and development agencies evacuated to Cyprus as tensions rise. Shiite leaders threaten retaliation over a U N veto while Syria backs the revolt. In Barish Israeli forces conduct arrests and search for weapons after clashes near Tyre.
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Rostenkowski as Chicago mayoral candidate front runner
U S Rep Dan Rostenkowski a longtime Chicago Democrat tops party leaders list as preferred mayoral hopeful in 1987 though he says a run is not likely. He notes civic leaders encourage him to consider it while remaining uncertain. Education increase approved by Illinois board.
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Brazilian Leader Elect Rushes to Hospital on Eve of Inauguration
President-elect Trancedo Neves of Brazil was rushed to a hospital on Thursday night before his inauguration and faced possible surgery for an appendicitis attack, aides said. The incident raised questions about the smooth transition of power as Brazil prepared to install its new leader.
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Blockade Continues Amid Highway Demonstrations
Truckers recount a 90 minute delay as state police tried to disperse Pickets near Hatfield's Bottom. Demonstrators hurled rocks and threw branding devices at vehicles while attempting to block the highway with cars, some of which were damaged. Reports noted no guns observed by reporters.
Money supply cut can't ease interest fears
A modest four hundred million dollar drop in the nation’s money supply did little to calm bond traders. The market pushed up short term rates for a second day as fears of higher borrowing costs grew. Analysts say rapid money growth and a pickup in the economy could push the Federal Reserve to tighten credit, lifting rates further.
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