Reagan gains ground in Saudi arms deal fight in Congress
Reagan faces renewed Senate opposition as the Foreign Relations Committee votes to kill the 8.5 billion AWACS package. Sen. Pressler, an initial opponent, defects to support the president while House members back the measure. The tally shows shifting sentiment as Baker schedules a late October vote with 52-54 senators opposed or leaning against the deal.
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Yorktown reenactment draws 60000 for Bicentennial celebration
Yorktown Va thousands of spectators will watch a four day re enactment of the 1781 Yorktown surrender with parades fireworks and a recreated colonial camp 4000 soldiers in 1200 tents plus a high level guest list including President Reagan French President Mitterrand and Vice President Bush events include naval displays and a state dinner and a matinee reenactment of Cornwallis surrender shot by UPI
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Cleveland bus drivers avert strike with tentative contract
About 450 drivers of Local 718 in Cleveland reached a last minute tentative contract to avert a strike that would have halted service for 27 000 desegregation riders and 9 000 regional transit riders. Ratification is expected next week as wage hours and insurance talks resume.
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Wall of wet concrete collapses at Ohio plant site
At the W.T. Love hydroelectric plant construction in Franklin Furnace Ohio a steel form collapsed trapping workers under about three tons of freshly poured concrete Two men were killed and 13 injured Rescue teams spent an hour pulling one victim buried under two feet of concrete The incident marked the second fatal accident at the site within a month
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You Will Regret This Reggie to Steinbrenner
The New York Yankees celebrate a victory when Graig Nettles and Reggie Jackson clashed after an Oakland party. Nettles knocked Jackson to the floor amid a tense exchange over uninvited guests and a chair seating dispute, with George Steinbrenner ordering the revelers to leave.
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Witness confirms Presley drug troubles in Nichopoulos case
A pharmacist witness testified Dr George Nichopoulos told Elvis Presley was a problem patient and that Presley obtained drugs from everywhere. The testimony supported defense arguments as prosecutors sought to enter 56 prescriptions into evidence in the Presley physician’s trial.
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Presley guardian to get $140000 in fees
Memphis judge reduces guardian Blanchard Tual’s legal fee for Lisa Marie Presley to 140000 from 155000 after noting 1500 to 1600 hours of work, travel, and investigation into manager Col Tom Parker. The guardian’s work overlaps his private practice. Evans says he may earn another fee later.
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Public backs Clean Air Act with strong support
Washington based Harris poll shows 51 percent want the Clean Air Act kept as is, 29 percent seek stricter standards, and 17 percent prefer less strict rules. The survey, cited before a House subcommittee, urges no rollbacks despite economic concerns and auto industry pressures.
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