Reagan campaigns across New Hampshire during 1980 bid
Ronald Reagan tours New Hampshire seeking the Republican nomination and pledging to cut federal spending by about 90 billion by shifting welfare programs to states. He asserts no new state taxes, while facing questions on funding and phased implementation. Senator Henry M. Jackson launches a Democratic bid in Massachusetts as VP Nelson Rockefeller draws GOP delegation intrigue in New York.
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New York
New York State Republican Committee
Protestants warn of retaliation in North Ireland
In Belfast Protestant leaders threaten a military offensive against the IRA and a general strike after the South Armagh ambush killings. Militant Protestants meet with British secretary Merlyn Rees who rejects a crackdown, while Ulster Workers’ Council discusses a 1974 style general strike. The British army increases presence as tensions mount.
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London
HUD to release mortgage money at lower interest
HUD will release 3 billion dollars in below market rate mortgage funds to spur construction of about 20,000 multifamily housing units. Loans carry 7.5 percent interest, down from 9 percent ceilings, with applications to begin soon as the program launches.
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Washington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Joana
Fighting Flares as Beirut Grips Lebanon Crisis Deepens
In Beirut clashes erupt between Christian and Muslim militias. Reported Syrian threats to intervene and annex parts of Lebanon raise fears of a wider partition. At least 14 killed and 29 wounded as gunfights spread through eastern suburbs and refugee camps.
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Camille Chamoun
Israel
Horah Thabel
Caroline Kennedy Voted Worst Dressed By Mr Blackwell
AP reports Caroline Kennedy at 17 named the worst dressed woman by designer Mr Blackwell who labeled her a symbol of careless youth attire. The list also includes Nancy Kissinger Princess Anne Helen Reddy Bette Midler Sally Struthers Tammy Wynette Donna Fargo Sonia Rykiel Tatum O Neal and Elton John among others. Separately Russell Means of the American Indian Movement remains free on $2000 bail as he appeals a riot conviction with a yearlong transcript wait and court reporting obligations.
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Utica Mayor in Water Bill Dispute Overcharges
Utica New York mayor Edward Hanna has his water shut off after refusing to pay a $690.13 bill. The dispute centers on how the water department operates within its budget and reports annual waste of about $300,900, with Hanna opposing the department’s charges and practices.
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Utica
N.Y
Edward Hanna
Alabama town rocked by another disaster
Brewton Alabama suffers a predawn blast damaging four buildings and shattering plate glass within a four block radius of White's Auto Store. Fire from a gas main fed the blaze as investigators search for the leak source and cause. Mayor Sherer calls it a big explosion but says no one was hurt.
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Brewton
Ala
South Alabama
White
Ray Sherer
Castro shifts stance after Castro sought U S détente
Rep. Charles W. Whalen Jr says Fidel Castro has changed course with a harsher anti U S tone and troop deployments in Angola. Whalen notes U S OAS vote ending embargo helped ease hemispheric tensions and argues normalization would aid U S relations with South America.
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Charles W. Whalen Jr
Fidel Castro
United States
Castro
Angola
U.S
Whalen
Puerto Rico
OAS
Third Kidnapper Arrested in Paris Ransom Case
French police announced the arrest of a third gang member in the kidnapping of the president of a major label. Two kidnappers were seized during a ransom drop of 3.4 million dollars, as police reported multiple calls and a failed payment plan. Authorities said the payoff policy would be opposed to curb crime.
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Vazan
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Gay doctor comes out of closet in Philadelphia
Dr. Walter J. Lear a Health Department physician says he will publicize his homosexuality to draw attention to inadequate medical care for homosexuals. In an interview he explains coming out to educate physicians and the public about differing medical issues for homosexuals.
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State Heart Department
Walter J. Lear
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Philadelphia Gay News
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Ath Lear
Leonard Bachman
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