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U.S. sentiment subdued during 1982-1983 Any year produces its share of sorrow and of hope. Unfortunately, this past year ignited more sorrow in the hearts of the world than a feeling of hope. The shadow of unemployment followed 12 million workers of the steel, auto and textile industry as President Reagan's program en- tered its third year. Because of the state of the economy, speculation was raised on whether Reagan would run for re-election. The November elections sent 26 new Democrats to Congress indicating a change of course in Reaganomics. Still mending from the November defeat, Reagan, forced to deal with a detachment of support from key leaders in the Senate, pledged a modification of economic policy. The compromise had a short life span, however, when the President proposed a budget in- crease of 1025 in the U.S.'s defense department. Seeing 1984 fast approaching, the Democrats began their rally for the presidency. Unity within the Democratic Party weakened when the race became a political band- wagon which catered to six can- didates for the Party nomination. Chicago, notorious for its com- petitive politics, elected the city's first black mayor, Harold Washing- ton, in April. His opponent, Bernard Epton, came close to winning his bid to become the city's first Republican mayor in 52 years. Washington's victory, attributed to the large percentage of voter turnout, ended one of the most embittered political mayoral races in Chicago's history. The Social Security system loomed at the edge of bankruptcy until a rescue package passed by Congress enabled the system to 2 continue to send monthly checks to the millions of recipents. Late in November, seven people died after taking Tylenol laced with cyanide. The bizarre murders erod- ed the trust of the public in the safety of over-the-counter drugs. A new anti-nuclear grass roots movement formulated in the U.S. bringing the issue of nuclear war to the forefront. The freeze movement gained referendum vote in many states in an attempt to alert the President to the growing concern about nuclear war on his home turf Amidst the freeze movement, the U.S. was dealt a shattering blow by the Soviet Union. Late in 1982, Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev died of heart failure. Yuri Andropov quickly rose to power and pledged support for continued negotiations in the START talks. The dialogue became stagnated however, when proposals initiated by Reagan, were rejected by the Soviets. The world endured an increase in hostilities that brought tensions to a peak. El Salvador's three year war erupted into high-powered confrontation between the Sal- vadoran rebels and the U.S. backed government. President Reagan, requesting a major increase in aid to the region, met opposition in Congress as concern for human rights grew. On the opposite side of the globe, the Israelis and the PLO continued their war over the homeland. Agreement could not be reached although President Reagan proposed a Mid East plan for peace. Weather once again created havoc throughout the year with Hoods in California and Louisiana. Abnormal amounts of snow fell in the Midwest and parts of the south. With all the anxiety in the world, the people found a glimmer of hope. Barney Clark became the first human to receive a permanent artificial heart. His will to live brought strength to the world and at the time of his death, on the 112th day with the implant, millions applauded him and his family's courage. Americans found solace in entertainment. Blockbuster movies such as E. T., Tootsie, and An Officer and a Gentleman sent multitudes of people into America 's theaters. At the 52nd Annual Academy Awards, Gandhi, a film made and produced by the countries of India and Great Britain: garnered eight of the gold statues including an award for best picture. Gandhi received surprise backing from 20th Century Fox to prevent it from being released as a foreign Him. ln sports, the St. Louis Cardin- als captured the World Series. The football season disappointed many. The NFL went on strike for higher salaries for almost three months. At the end of the strike the Washington Redskins came out the winners in the Super Bowl. North Carolina State won the NCAA title by shutting out Houston by one point in the remaining two seconds of the game. 4 um., 41
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