Reagan halts US Poland ties over Polish crackdown
President Reagan vowed that sanctions would strike Warsaw's new military rulers and warned the Soviet Union to expect reprisals if Poland's repression continues. He urged Christmas Eve candle lightings in solidarity with Poles under martial law and outlined economic actions while allowing private food help to reach the Polish people.
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Probe Clears Allen in White House Watch Scandal
Justice Department closes its probe of Richard V. Allen while the White House conducts an internal review. Attorney General William French Smith finds no basis for a special prosecutor over watches and a financial form error. Allen, on paid leave, expects to return shortly, and officials say the internal review will proceed expeditiously.
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Shortages Mount Across Poland Amid Martial Law Strikes
The Associated Press reports Poland faces rising fuel and food shortages as strikes and absenteeism spread under martial law. Warsaw Radio notes worker bitterness after Solidarity crackdown while miners at Katowice endure prolonged occupation, with few injuries reported.
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ERA Ratification In Jeopardy After Judge Rules On Deadline
An Idaho federal judge ruled Congress acted unconstitutionally by extending the ERA deadline and that five states could rescind approval. The decision could doom the proposed 27th amendment to the Constitution if NOW does not win on appeal. The ruling cites Congress setting a reasonable time limit and affects Indiana to date as 35th ratifier.
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Stop Era
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Donovan Case To Get Special Prosecutor
Washington AP reports a special prosecutor will investigate alleged Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan as a witness to a 1977 labor payoff tied to Schiavone Construction. Donovan denies the charges, calls for accountability, and cooperates while a panel selects the prosecutor.
Bluefield Christmas Tree Party Opens At City Auditorium
About 1,200 local children will receive gifts at the 64th Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Party. Doors open at noon with entertainment at 12 30 p.m. Santa arrives at 1 p.m. to begin distribution. The Tree Fund stands at 8 763 16 after a Wednesday total of 58 66.
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Santa dealer quits for Tropicana bar in Atlantic City
Atlantic City reports Bobby Grecco, known as the Santa of Cappy's Mens Apparel, now bartending at the Tropicana on the Boardwalk. Owner Lee Shumsky laments the loss of his Santa and candy canes as the city shifts to casino entertainment.
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