Maine man sets world voyage record attempt in 9-foot boat
Bill Dunlop, 42, left Portland in a 9-foot sailboat named Winds Will to begin a three year circumnavigation aiming to break the smallest craft world record. About 250 well wishers watched as Gov. Brennan offered Maine’s support and a lobster dinner upon return.
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Reagan defends rights stands at bar association meeting
President Reagan, facing feminist and minority criticism, defends his civil rights efforts and firing half the Civil Rights Commission. He cites anti discrimination actions, vows ongoing commitment to equality for blacks, women, and the handicapped, while noting appointments he says keep independence and oppose forced busing and quotas.
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Black leader urges Reagan not to seek second term
John Jacob of the National Urban League told Reagan to bow out after one term, urging blacks to vote against a run. He warned Democrats that blacks grow impatient with symbolic gestures and criticized lawmakers who failed to defend minority programs, stressing focus on substantive issues.
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Governors clash with Bush on economic recovery debate
At the National Governors Association meeting in Portland Maine Vice President George Bush and governors clash over recovery prospects. Bush touts a surging recovery while Gov Scott Matheson Utah notes growth not reached in most states. Governors back Reagan merit pay for teachers despite tax fight and deficit concerns.
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Congress weighs health insurance and other issues before recess
Congress moves to pass national health insurance for unemployed workers and families, extend federal revenue sharing, tighten toxic waste controls, and bail out the Railroad Retirement System before the summer recess. The House also considers a MLK Jr birthday holiday. Senate debates farm price support freezes tied to 1984 85. White House warns of a veto without financing.
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