Vrdolyak enters Chicago mayoral race against Washington
Alderman Edward RL Nrdolyak joins the Chicago mayoral contest aiming to topple Harold Washington. The field includes Democrats and a Republican candidate, with party plans unsettled and potential independent runs discussed by Vrdolyak and Washington.
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Airline Drug Testing Debated by Washington Officials
Washington officials discuss minimum federal rules for drug testing and rehabilitation of airline workers. Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole backs a comprehensive program, while industry groups resist broad random testing, citing union opposition and uncertain support.
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Freshman lawmakers learn the ropes in chaotic orientation
Incoming House freshmen face a flood of details from ethics to office setup and mail privileges. Rep elect Joe Kennedy II notes the volume of bureaucratic minutiae while Fred Grandy describes offices and district plants as key early tasks. The class, joined by Alowa, begins six day seminars at Harvard after caucus organization.
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Ice suspected in air crash that killed 248 soldiers
A yearlong inquiry into the Arrow Air DC-8 crash near Gander Newfoundland last December points to ice buildup on the wings as the primary cause. Canadian and U S aviation sources say investigators are drafting a report, with final findings due months away.
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Simon proposes eight billion job program to cure unemployment
Senator Paul Simon of Illinois urged a government jobs program modeled on FDR era Works Progress Administration. He argued unemployment is a permanent issue and that funds should pay people to work rather than on welfare, proposing a universal job guarantee with training and local work projects. United Press International.
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Doubt U.S. will return to SALT limits
Paul Nitze, Reagan adviser, told the House Armed Services Committee that the chance the United States will dismantle enough nuclear weapons to again meet SALT I limits is small. He defended the breach of the unratified 1979 treaty and repeated criticism of arms control efforts.
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Home care keeps chronically ill child thriving at home
Eighteen month old Michael Brennan, born with severe brain calcification and a large birthmark, survives against odds after families choose home care over institutionalization. His mother testifies to Medicaid officials that home care, despite high costs over 8000 dollars monthly, provides essential love and growth not found in hospital settings.
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Shultz Reveals Armacost Africa Visit for Peace Talks
Secretary of State George P. Shultz says Michael Armacost will visit Southern Africa soon to pursue peaceful solutions. He did not name countries, but sources say Mozambique Malawi Zimbabwe and Zambia are on the tentative schedule. Armacost plans to depart next week.
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