Iacocca Attacks Litigation Craze at ABA Convention
Lee Iacocca urged thousands of lawyers in San Francisco to curb U S product liability suits and medical malpractice awards which he said threaten competitiveness and raise healthcare costs. He contrasted U S court culture with Japan’s preference for settlement by agreement.
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American Bar Association
Chrysler Corp
San Francisco
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Iacocca
United States
Massachusetts
Japan
Washington, D.C
Eugene Thomas
ABA
British third parties shift toward merger in centrist push
The Social Democratic Party and Liberal Party explore a merger as they contend with Labor and Conservative shifts. Thatcher era changes erode class loyalties and center appeal, risking a revival of a weak third party balance while steering Britain toward centrist coalitions.
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New Social Democratic Party
Liberal Party
Labor
Social Democratic Party
Margaret Thatcher
Conservative
Social Democratic
Social Democrats
Britain
Iran as an Idea Threatens Middle East Stability
Analyzing a Molotov attack at the American University in Cairo, the piece argues Iran’s influence fuels Egyptian extremism and a rising Islamic order. It contends Iran embodies a dangerous idea that challenges secular government and Western policy in the region. The author links broader U.S. actions to Arab political shifts and cites Shiite and Sunni sentiments as converging around Iran-like governance.
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Iran
Middle East
American University
Cairo
Egypt
United States
Israel
Palestine Liberation Organization
Tunisia
Libya
Achille Lauro
Ethanol Fuel Hope Grows in US Car Market
The Los Angeles Times Syndicate notes ethanol from corn is expanding in the United States. Ethanol production soars from 20 million to 750 million gallons annually, with 8 percent of fuel market share and up to 30 percent in some states.
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Brazil
Henry Ford
Indianapolis
Mideast
Environmental Protection
General Services Administration
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
George Bush
Reagan Looks To Other Things After Tough Address
President Reagan's Wednesday night address aimed to put the Iran Contra furor behind him and shift to other business. Critics urged apologies, while supporters note safeguards and staff changes. the White House kept silent on coverups and emphasized constitutional balance and a pending October report.
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