Shultz condemns Prague crackdown at human rights meet
Secretary of State George P. Shultz denounced Czechoslovakia for arresting 91 demonstrators after a Prague protest and for police violence with clubs tear gas and water cannon. He urged East European governments to relax controls while noting progress in the Soviet Union, Hungary and Poland.
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U N Plans Cost Cuts for South West Africa Peacekeeping
The Security Council unanimously approved a smaller peacekeeping force for South West Africa's independence monitoring. Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar to identify cost-saving measures, with Gen. Vernon A. Walters noting helicopters and sensors can replace some ground troops.
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Textile import limits face tough path in Congress
Greenville backers concede passage will be hard after three tries. Reagan vetoed previous bills and Bush may oppose. Rep Spratt notes past near misses amid lobbying by textile interests and Retail Industry Trade Action Coalition opposition.
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Bush Inauguration Preparations Amid Cabinet Hearings
Washington braces for inauguration as Bush trims his address and Senate committees begin Cabinet confirmations. Baker headlined the hearings with Dole and Darman to follow, while tours, rehearsals, and media credentials fill the capital ahead of the five day ceremonies.
Inaugural Week Events Schedule With Bush Attendance
The week features an opening celebration at 4 p.m with pageantry fireworks and remarks by the president elect, an 8 p.m inaugural dinner costing 1500 per person, and Bush attending all three locations. Thursday includes a Salute to the First Lady at 11 a.m and a Dan Quayle tribute at 2 p.m.
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Baker May Shed Little Light On Bush Policies
Senate confirmation hearings begin for James A Baker II to be secretary of state as Congress probes Bush foreign policy directions. Baker, lacking direct policy experience, is expected to defer to Bush while managing congressional relations and policy messaging. The panel aims to balance questions on the Soviet union arms control Middle East Central America and trade with Baker’s tactical management strengths. Lawmakers anticipate Baker’s broad consultation with Congress even as they question concrete policy specifics.
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Raleigh march marks King birthday with parade
Candace Campbell eight rides on a family friend's shoulders during a peaceful Raleigh celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on Monday afternoon. The event drew participants from community groups and local residents to honor the civil rights leader in North Carolina.
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Souvenir Stands hawk inaugural shirts and buttons
Souvenir stands along the Mall hawk items for the first president's inauguration. Sweatshirts sell for 12 dollars and eclectic buttons range from 1 to 5 dollars, with a $1200 crystal glass badge for high rollers. Bush and Quayle images dominate the offerings, and a mailed catalogue targets 1.5 million Republicans and collectors.
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