Thurmond Backs Draft Reform Plan in Senate Panel
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted unanimously to back President Reagan’s draft reform package. It includes repealing the lottery prohibition and six points from youngest-first calls to deferments and a national lottery, with NSC and Director review.
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Canada
Protests Planned for December Moratorium Actions
Washington AP reports the Vietnam Moratorium Committee sets December 12 13 and 24 for renewed antiwar protests focusing on community efforts. Activities include public vigils visits to veterans hospitals and rallies at shopping centers with local groups to shape a broader coalition.
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Sam Brown
Mrs Gandhi Survives Challenge in Parliament Vote
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi survived her first parliamentary challenge since splitting with the Congress. The censure motion over Rabat summit attendance was defeated 306 to 140 after long debate, with Pakistan-India tensions and a split in her party shaping the vote.
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New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Congress Party
Jawarhalal Nehru
Israel
Middle East
Pakistan
Balance of payments shows smaller July September deficit but remains high
The Commerce Department reported a reduced July to September balance of payments deficit of 933 million dollars, narrowing from a 1.2 billion surplus in the prior quarter and bringing three quarters to 7.9 billion. Officials warn the U S still faces a record yearly deficit and dollar stability risks.
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Commerce Department
United States
Cit
Paul A. Volcker
Treasury Department
Four Enter Guilty Pleas In Disorder
Four youths pleaded guilty to charges related to October street disorders linked to Students for a Democratic Society. Phillip Travis and Linda Josefowicz faced fines and limited jail terms for mob actions, Nick Riddle received a nine day jail sentence and fines, while Blue Roberts paid a substantial fine for disorderly conduct.
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Chicago
Students For A Democratic Society
Phillip Travis
Brooklyn
New York City
Nick Riddle
Route 2
Wilkesboro
N.C
Linda Josefowicz
Blue Roberts
Travis
18Th St
Josefowicz
Okinawa Students Clash With Police Over Okinawa Return
Radical students at Kadena Okinawa attacked riot police with fire bombs stones and sulfuric acid after a large rally demanding Okinawa's unconditional return to Japanese rule. Police counterattacked as demonstrators fled near Kadena Air Force Base during clashes along the highway.
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Kadena
Okinawa
Japan
Eisaku Sato
Tokyo
Washington
Nixon
U.S. Air Force Base
Baptist Convention Opens in Charleston With 2800 Attendees
The South Carolina Baptist Convention begins its 149th annual session at Charleston Municipal Auditorium. Preston H. Callison of Columbia presides and delivers the president's address. Rev. Stewart Simms of Greer preaches the convention sermon. The General Board may approve a 5.3 million dollar cooperative program world missions budget. Dr. E. A. McDowell attends as a guest speaker.
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Charleston
South Carolina Baptist Convention
Preston H. Callison
Columbia
Lexington County
Stewart Simms
First Baptist Church
Greer
General Board
Cooperative Program
World Missions
Suit Against Pearman Dismissed
A federal judge ruled that South Carolina Highway Commissioner Silas Pearman and his bonding company cannot be held liable for the deaths of three youths killed in an Orangeburg confrontation with highway patrolmen. The ruling dismissed $400,000 damages claims from relatives, noting Pearman was not present and his bond benefits the public. The judge suggested pursuing claims against the patrolmen for unlawful conduct.
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South Carolina
Silas Pearman
Orangeburg
Donald Russell
Pearman
National Surety Co
Russell
U.S. District Court
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