Reagan predicts MX approval as talks with USSR begin
President Reagan urges release of funds for 21 Peacekeeper missiles amid Geneva talks starting March 12. Sen. Warner and House leaders expect Senate approval. opponents say votes may still fail. The plan hinges on 1.5 billion spending and ongoing arms negotiations with the Soviet Union.
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Chile imposes curfew as earthquake toll rises
In central Chile authorities enforce a curfew to curb looting and ration water after a Sunday quake that killed at least 135, wounded 2,000 and left 4,900 homes destroyed. Debris strewn streets host thousands on a second night as aftershocks continue.
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Senate GOP proposes rival 1986 budget to Reagan plan
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Pete Domenici proposes an alternative budget featuring a one year Social Security freeze and deep defense cuts. The initial congressional vote, due today, will decide which figures to use White House or congressional economists.
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Bishops Open War on Sex Bias Yet Bar Women Priestly Ordination
In Washington AP report, U S Catholic bishops prepare a major statement denouncing sex discrimination in church and society while stopping short of endorsing women priests. Bishop Joseph Imesch leads the drafting panel noting Pope John Paul II has closed the ordination issue and urging realistic expectations.
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Boeing Withdraws Its Claim For 125000 Against Pentagon
Boeing withdraws its request to bill the Pentagon for at least 125000 in 1982 political contributions added to weapons contracts. The company says 1800 dollars spent on a dinner with Vice President George Bush is a legitimate community relations expense chargeable to government contractors.
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Reagan chafes at general revenue sharing plea
Washington report notes state legislators county officials and some congressional allies rejecting Reagan plea to end general revenue sharing that directs 4.6 billion dollars to local governments annually. Reagan remarked to the National Association of Counties that a good budget proposal would distribute dissatisfaction evenly.
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Craxi May Endorse Star Wars Plan Ahead of Talks
President Reagan presses for NATO unity as Italian Prime Minister Craxi meets in Washington. Craxi expected to back the Strategic Defense Initiative in principle while reserving deployment details, aligning with Thatcher on negotiated deployment and avoiding ABM treaty violations.
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Farmers Rally to Raise Prices on Capitol Mall
American Agriculture Movement Inc. members marched on the Mall to press Congress for higher guaranteed commodity prices to cover production costs. The group plans a week of lobbying and seeks strict production controls in the farm bill.
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March for Parity Protest Strikes Jefferson Memorial Rally
AAM protesters led by former DNeereek Town participant Manderfield gathered at the Jefferson Memorial in drizzle for a two mile march to the Agriculture Department. Wayne Cryis of Puxico Mo urged support for a fair price in the family farm system to sustain the nation’s food supply.
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Father admits robbery to fund daughter's transplant
Melbourne man Robert Edward Matthews 39 pleads innocent to four charges after robbing a McDonald’s of 1400 dollars to pay for his 5-year-old daughter Brooke’s heart and lung transplant. Doctors had warned she might not survive without the operation. In London Brooke became one of the youngest transplant recipients. Matthews cites strain and government funding as factors.
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England
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Congress in furor as Downey and Dornan clash on floor
Representative Downey plans to file a complaint with House officials after a rough exchange with Representative Dornan on the House floor. Downey alleged Dornan grabbed his collar and threatened bodily harm, while Dornan claimed he only straightened Downey’s crooked tie and called him a wimp.
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R-Calif
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The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classified ads. Reach 648 2311 for news tips and display ads, and 649 1555 for classified advertising. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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