Vietnam marks 10th anniversary of victory in Saigon parade
Ho Chi Minh City honored the 10th anniversary of the communist victory over South Vietnam with a tribute parade. Nguyen Van Linh condemned the United States and praised Soviet support as troops and civilians filled the streets with M 16 rifles and MiG 21 aircraft.
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U S Seeks New Trade Talks at Bonn Summit
The United States attends a seven nation economic summit in Bonn to press for a new round of international trade talks and to urge partners to boost their economies while defending the strong dollar and deficits progress. In Lebanon Moslem militiamen attack Christian irregulars near Tyre and threaten alleged Israeli collaborators under Islamic law.
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Honduran Chief Justice in Prison for Treason Coup Clash
In Tegucigalpa Chief Justice Ramon Valladares Soto sits jailed on treason charges as Congress and President Roberto Suazo Cordova clash over Supreme Court control. Valladares Soto vows to stay in office, calling the move political and an effort to block changes. On March 29 Congress ousted five (of nine) court members and installed Valladares Soto and four others.
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Rules tighten on Social Security disability terminations
Washington AP reports the government proposed rules barring disability cutoffs in most cases without evidence of medical improvement. Congress mandated the change last September, reversing prior practice of ending benefits when conditions were unchanged. The new standard requires substantial evidence of improvement before benefits may be stopped.
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Hard Times Ahead For Steel Industry
A National Academy of Engineering study warns the U S steel industry will face years of retrenchment and costly restructuring amid imports and global competition. Even with import controls and favorable exchange rates, integrated mills are likely to close as producers seek efficiency. The panel urges saving the most efficient operations and modernizing remaining facilities.
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National Academy of Engineering
House Republicans Threaten Mass Exodus Over Indiana Seat
The House faces a partisan battle as Republicans warn of a mass exodus if the Democratic candidate is seated for Indiana’s 8th District. Majority Leader James Wright urges acceptance of the majority and continuing business. A vote on declaring the seat vacant for a special election is set to proceed.
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Texas
Enforcement Gap Links Blue Laws to Manpower
Horry County law officers say they will need more manpower to strictly enforce North Carolina Sunday closing laws. Governor Riley says he will require strict enforcement if the General Assembly cannot reach a compromise to lift some Sunday sales restrictions.
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Horry County
Dick Riley
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Space Shuttle Challenger Crew Battles Mechanical Woes
Space Center Houston reports astronauts struggle with airlock failures, faulty plumbing and radios, delaying Spacelab science. The crew shares the ship with a menagerie of monkeys and rats while a satellite launches as planned and another fails to deploy. A medical urine vacuum experiment malfunctions, spraying fluid in the cabin and prompting cleanup.
IRS budget cuts raise fears for tax help Zeiten
GAO reports growing IRS delays and 14 percent error rate as Reagan budget proposes a 3.5 billion allocation. First call accessibility fell from 62 percent in 1982 to 31 percent this year, with staff reduced from 8,243 to 7,416 as GOP plan aims to freeze spending.
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Roscoe L. Egger Jr
Senate Leader Seeks Showdown On Social Security Hike Limits
Senate Majority Leader Dole signals possible Senate vote as Democrats maneuver against limits on Social Security cost of living increases. He questions if Reagan's 52 billion dollar spending-cut package can stay intact and plans to press for a vote after days of maneuvering.
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Senate
Robert Dole
Reagan
Kansas Republican
Ortega Leaves Moscow With Promise Of Support
President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua left Moscow after a brief talk with Soviet officials who promised economic aid but gave no figures. Gorba chev reportedly pledged help as Tass noted no details on amount or goods. Ortega said Washington has worsened Nicaragua’s crisis by backing rebels.
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