Bennett Says Television Diminishes Reading Skills
Washington AP report on a joint illiteracy drive by ABC and PBS as Education Secretary William Bennett links TV viewing to poorer student performance. ABC executive James E Duffy rebuts claiming little evidence TV harms reading while PBS chief Bruce Christensen says TV acknowledges a problem but avoids blame.
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Top official says aid request to rebels depends on Congress
Assistant Secretary of State Elliott Abrams said the Reagan administration favors renewing military aid to the Nicaraguan rebels but will not ask Congress for it until lawmakers show willingness to approve. He noted current non lethal aid expires March 31 and that Shultz hinted at possible further steps. The Sandinistas accuse the U S of seeking to topple Managua government.
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