Reagan halts rail strike to save jobs nationwide
President Reagan signed emergency legislation ordering striking railroad engineers back to work to protect jobs, while signaling the government should stay out of labor talks. The four day walkout ended as union officials said most engineers would resume at the start of their next shift. Amtrak restored most trains in the West and South with Desert Wind due from Ogden at 11 59 p.m. Congress approved the decree by voice vote in the Senate and 383 17 in the House.
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Gemayel sworn in amid Beirut clashes and evacuation
Lebanon swears Amin Gemayel as president amid sectarian tension after Bashir Gemayel’s death. Israeli defense minister Ariel Sharon denies direct army involvement in the Chatila Sabra massacre, while casualty estimates range from 298 bodies found to 1,400 dead. U.N. to convene an emergency session on a Palestinian inquiry as about 1,200 to 4,800 U.S. Marines await Beirut landing aboard the Guam.
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Grand jury to hear Belushi death testimony in LA
A county grand jury will hear two days of testimony on John Belushi s drug overdose death in Hollywood March 5 at the Chateau Marmont bungalow. Prosecutors aim to compel witnesses to discuss events leading to his death while not seeking an indictment. Chris Van Ness is subpoenaed to testify. Cathy Evelyn Smith is alleged to have administered the fatal injection, claims she disputes.
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Goldwater rails at new right and Helms in Senate clash
Sen Barry Goldwater voices fatigue with the new right as he criticizes Jesse Helms over delaying a school prayer vote. He says the movement misdefines conservatism and warns against trying to solve all social and moral issues. Helms defends his stance and praises Goldwater.
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