Trade deficit soars to record October gap
Washington reports October U.S. foreign trade deficit at a record 176 billion dollars, up 25.3 percent from September. Commerce Dept shows a larger shortfall than economists predicted, with imports rising as retailers order goods for Christmas. Exports also edged up but lagged, widening the overall gap and fueling market concerns about a weaker dollar and potential U.S. recession.
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WHEN AM SNAPS UP SOWL IN SUGAR BOWL COVERAGE
WSYR anchor Doug Logan will not participate in Sugar Bowl broadcast as rival outlet secures deal to carry the event. The arrangement shifts on air staffing and elevates competitor coverage in a high profile college football matchup.
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Local Amnesty chapter saves Thai monk from prison
The Syracuse Amnesty International chapter secured the pardon of Anan Seenaakhan of Bangkok for criticizing Thailand's military rule. After letters, cards, and lobbying to the king and Rep. George Wortley, 35 activists helped free him two years before his 1983 sentence would end.
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Summit talks gnaw at issues at White House
Reagan and Gorbachev near end of three day summit with headway but no breakthroughs. Shultz reports general progress talks begin next year on reducing Soviet advantage in Europe and broader ICBM reductions. Bush says progress on medium range missiles and a framework for a second arms control pact is underway.
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Old adversaries now yoked together with Reagan and Gorbachev
Washington analysis notes two days of summit talks show how closely President Reagan has tied his political fate to Mikhail Gorbachev. With his final year in office, he seeks major wins including Senate approval of a nuclear weapons treaty and a possible next agreement to cut long range missiles.
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Syracuse Pulse Calls for Summit Talk and Polls
Readers are urged to call in today at 1 am to share which leader, Reagan or Gorbachev, has gained more in strategic and political terms. Messages specify two numbers 870-3027 for Reagan and 470-3028 for Gorbachev.
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Gunman Likely Caused PSA Flight 1771 Crash
Investigators believe a gunman disabled the cockpit and shot crew aboard PSA Flight 1771, leading to a fatal crash that killed 43. Tape from the flight recorder reportedly captures cockpit commotion and a screeching that signals rapid descent. A discharged employee linked to the case owned a handgun, with papers expected in court.
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Bush Basks in Summit Glow Inside GOP Campaign
On the eve of the campaign, George Bush basks in success from a recent summit as supporters trumpet unity and foreign policy strength. A separate dispatch notes Raisa Gorbachev visiting the White House, signaling diplomatic attention amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
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