Soviet Leader Chernenko's Wife Votes in Moscow Election
In Moscow, Anna Chernenko, wife of Soviet leader Konstantin Chernenko, casts a ballot during Hallot wide elections amid holiday season coverage. Separately, a New Jersey high school principal faces action after nearly one third of seniors sign a petition deemed reckless by authorities, drawing criticism from civil liberties counsel.
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Government pays farmers to idle land and store surpluses
On Auburn farm Rich Anthony raised about 2,500 bushels of Wheat last year and sold it to the federal government for a little over 3,000 dollars. The government offered a 2,749 dollar deficiency payment and a 317 dollar planting reduction bonus plus 4,000 bushels of corn to idle 85 acres. The program cost taxpayers heavily while hungry people remain, illustrating how farm subsidies sustain production at high expense.
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Peace hopes fade as gunmen wound U S Marine in Lebanon
In Beirut gunmen shot a U.S. Marine colonel in the arm and chest near the U S Embassy. President Gemayel's cabinet canceled the May 17 Lebanese Israeli troop withdrawal pact as Israeli jets struck guerrilla bases southeast of Beirut amid mounting violence in Lebanon.
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Khomeini rejects Iraqi peace and vows drive
Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini said it would be inconsistent with Islam to accept Iraq's peace offers. IRNA reported he spoke to regional governors in Tehran, calling the war a clash between Islam and blasphemy and declaring Iran's recent battles a colossal victory as many foreign governments urged end to the conflict.
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Mondale Clashes With Hart After Maine Caucus Win
Hart defeats Mondale in the Maine caucuses drawing boos at a Democratic dinner. Mondale claims momentum, saying Maine results leave the race essentially even as Hart touts the victory and swings at his rival. Hart leads with 4.7 percent from all towns reporting.
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Hart pursues Vermont win after upset Maine and New Hampshire
Gary Hart wins Maine caucuses with 56.7 percent and eyes a Tuesday Vermont vote. Mondale refuses to concede, saying the race remains tight. Hart's momentum follows a 10 point New Hampshire primary victory, as both campaigns weigh the South and New England results.
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White House backs white men in Birmingham job case
The Justice Department joined 10 white police officers and firefighters challenging Birmingham Alabama over a decree promoting blacks and women in city police and fire departments. Officials say the case alleges a systematic pattern of illegal job discrimination.
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