Reagan faces need for coherent nuclear strategy reform
The article notes doubts about a formal U S strategic nuclear policy as Reagan expands defense spending. It argues for a clear plan including MX basing, improved bombers, Trident missiles, and anti ballistic defense, while urging interim measures to harden Minuteman silos and B 52s to close the vulnerability window.
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Weinberger
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Townes Commission
U. S
Coptic Christians halt Egypt protest during Sadat talks
The 50,000 American Copts did not demonstrate against President Sadat during talks with President Reagan following a directive from Pope Shenouda III. The pontiff cited assurances that Sadat would shield Copts from attacks by Islamic fundamentalists after 14 deaths in Cairo.
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Anwar Sadat
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Sadat
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Shenouda III
Cairo
As Ashley Cooper Sees It Theme Song For The Post Office
A satirical column humorously riffs on politics and pop culture. The piece weaves jokes about air controllers strikes neutron bombs and presidents with a cast of named readers and personal anecdotes. It includes a WWII wartime joke and a quip about a babysitting aunt.
Copts face renewed threat as Egypt political churn deepens
The article traces Coptic history from Byzantine and Ottoman oppression to modern times. It notes strong professional dominance for Copts, limited political power, and rising sectarian tension amid Islamic fundamentalism, Camp David isolation, and Lebanon's civil war. It cites Sadat's 1977 veto, Pope Shenouda’s Easter cancellation, and U.S. cautions amid rioting.
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United States
National Assembly
Camp David
Lebanon
Sadat
Jamaat
No Hard Feelings After Reagan Tax Victory
The text describes tension between President Reagan and House Speaker Tip O Neill following Reagan's tax cut win. Aspin of Wisconsin rouses liberal ranks against O Neill while O Neill, once patronizing, reaches out after July 29 tax vote.
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Les Aspin
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Veees
House
Tip O’neill
Tip
Aspin
California
Mr. O’neill
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