VERSION: update .so library versions for upcoming 1.8.3
Fixes #4921: Move r32785 to v1.8 branch (Update NEWS for 1.8.3)

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r32785 [[BR]]
Update NEWS for 1.8.3

cmr=v1.8.3:reviewer=ompi-gk1.8
Roll to rc2