Reagan vows efforts to free hostages on TV address
President Reagan deflects questions on hostage rescue methods while planning a national TV news conference. He notes no military plan is being pursued and relies on aides to monitor the Beirut crisis, as calls for force grow louder in Arkansas.
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Forty Americans Held After TWA 847 Hijack
Demis Roussos and two American hostages freed at a news conference in west Beirut after negotiations with Nabih Berri. Forty Americans remain held, including a group with Jewish-sounding names. Release followed threats to destroy Beirut control tower.
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Assembly votes to raise drinking age to 21 in NY
Albany lawmakers approve 89 to 59 raise to 21 risking federal highway funds loss. Melvin Zimmer's seven year drive tops Cuomo backing as Senate action looms, with potential 21 age adoption by Dec 1 in several states.
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Shuttle crew inspects Arabsat satellite before launch
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida UPI report says the Discovery crew examined the $44.7 million Arabsat communications satellite owned by the Arab Satellite Communications Organization a 21 nation consortium including Libya and the PLO. Commander Brandenstein co pilot Creighton and crew blasted off Monday to begin the 18th shuttle mission.
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Mayors re elect Lee Alexander to fifth term bid
Mayors from about 500 cities may back Lee Alexander as he accepts the presidency of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors signaling potential re election. Alexander has held six terms in Alaska and led the U S Conference of Mayors in the past. He has avoided declaring candidacy while his supporters gather funds volunteers and the party nomination.
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