GOP scars linger after 8th district seat dispute
In Indianapolis and Evansville observers react as Congress seats Democrat Frank McCloskey after a hard fought recount. Republicans voice resentment over a bare knuckled fight and mass walkout while Democrats stress time will heal the rift. McCloskey won by four votes over Rick McIntyre amid a 236 to 190 vote. The last mass walkout occurred in 1890.
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Senate vote blocks 2 percent Social Security increase cap
In Washington, Senate Republicans lose control as 65 to 34 vote rejects a 2 percent cap on Social Security cost of living increases within the 1986 budget package. Dole vows to revisit the issue while allies pivot to protecting a 3 percent defense spending rise, warning the move could derail the White House plan.
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Reagan Kohl meet privately in Bonn amid Bitburg visit
President Reagan and Chancellor Kohl held private talks in Bonn ahead of the economic summit. Reagan planned separate meetings with Mitterrand Nakasone and Thatcher before a dinner of seven allied leaders. He faced criticism over the Bitburg cemetery visit and ordered sanctions against Nicaragua after interactions with the Soviet Union.
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Shcharansky told denied contacts with Soviet prison year end
The Free Shcharansky Committee said Anatoly Shcharansky's family was informed that the Soviet authorities cut off all prisoner contact for the rest of the year. Letters are confiscated and visiting rights suspended, prompting fears he is in solitary confinement amid ill health. Avital Shcharansky campaigns for release from Israel and the United States.
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Southern Illinoisan runvirene positions listed
General Manager Circulation Manager Retail Sales Manager Marketing Manager are shown for the Southern Illinoisan, outlining key roles in leadership, distribution, sales, and marketing within the newspaper organization.
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Leaders Open 11th Summit to Tackle Global Woes
Leaders of major democracies convene to discuss world economic problems East West tensions and Reagan era space defense goals. Trade protectionism remains a focal point with U S and Western Europe pressing Japan to open markets amid a 44 billion dollar surplus and a drive to boost foreign imports. Debates on a new round of liberalization talks next year loom, while Monitory exchange stability pushes Francois Mitterrand to seek a monetary conference linked to talks.
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