Reagan Moves to Lift Soviet Grain Embargo
President Reagan ready to end the Soviet grain embargo amid strong indications and a 90 percent chance of lifting before the weekend. White House officials cite farm pressures and national security concerns as factors guiding a phased reduction beginning with wheat and soybeans.
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White House
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Poland
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Young Crippen Give Away Their Spaceship Columbia
Astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen transfer Columbia to a new crew after a landmark maiden flight. They joke about the ship while noting its flawless 54 hour mission and Mojave Desert landing. They describe plans for refurbishment and future public appearances.
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White House
Inflation seen easing in year amid mixed outlook
Economists say worst of this year’s inflation may be behind us as March’s 0.6 percent rise yields a 7.5 percent annual rate, driven by moderating energy costs. Some say erratic months lie ahead with food prices still rising while housing and energy show slowness in gains.
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Allen Sinai
Data Resources Inc
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Mass. Sinai
Sandra Shaber
Chase Econometrics
Bala Cynwyd
Labor Department
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Protestants threaten backlash over IRA riots in Northern Ireland
Protestant extremists warned of retaliation against the IRA and its supporters as Catholic rioting flared over hunger striker Bobby Sands near death in Maze Prison. Sinn Fein noted Sands could die soon amid a readiness alert from the Ulster Defence Association after days of violence in Belfast and Londonderry.
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Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Bobby Sands
Sands
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Ulster Defense Association
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New Law Lowers Jail Time for Simple Marijuana Offenses
The measure raises fines for first offense simple possession of marijuana or hashish to 200 dollars and 30 days in jail, shifts cases to magistrates, and expands education and treatment options. It promotes a drug diversion program, allows conditional discharge with education, and offers expungement eligibility after completion.
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S.C
State Commission
Detectives Question Soldier in Buffalo Slaying Case
Fort Benning, Ga AP reports two detectives returning from questioning a Buffalo soldier. Buffalo police say the inquiry is the hottest lead yet in the seven black killings, though officials would not confirm a suspect. A white 25 year old Army private from Buffalo is held in the stockade after a stabbing with a black soldier.
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Buffalo Police
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