House vote blocks $54 million for binary nerve gas shells
The House rejected a $54 million plan to produce artillery shells with inert chemicals that become nerve gas in flight. The piece argues the Soviets maintain a vast chemical and biological arsenal and urges a minimal deterrent to prevent use against U.S. forces, citing Afghan and Southeast Asian casualties to support its stance.
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Reagan holds popular edge as Democrats attack at Philadelphia convention
Democratic leaders blasted the Reagan administration at a mid term Philadelphia gathering but failed to damage the president. Polls show Reagan rising from the low 40s to about 50 percent approval as Americans view him as honest and well intentioned. Voters acknowledge the economic trouble and patience the economy requires to show results.
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Moscow Violations Raise START Skepticism
The piece argues Soviet violations of SALT I cast doubt on Moscow’s 1972 pact adherence as START talks proceed in Geneva. It cites 18 alleged breaches, including replacing light ICBMs with heavy ones, missile stockpiling, and developing antimissile defenses, supported by Senators Garn Kasten Humphrey analyst Sullivan and Heritage Foundation experts.
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Why not George Shultz as secretary and SALT I gaps
The column questions why George Shultz wasn’t chosen as secretary of state and cites the high cost of debt interest as a drag on fighting poverty. It argues the SALT I era favored Moscow, criticizes U S responses, and notes repeated congressional inquiries about Soviet violations without substantive answers.
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