Reagan Bans Tech Exports as Poland Squeeze Persists
President Reagan imposed broad trade sanctions on the Soviet Union aimed at Polish repression. He suspended Aeroflot flights, restricted high tech exports, halted oil and gas equipment sales, and delayed grain talks, signaling possible further measures. The actions target Moscow and Warsaw, with emphasis on limiting strategic goods while invoking solidarity with those silenced in Poland.
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Indicators Signal Possible Slowing Recession
Washington AP reports the November Index of Leading Indicators fell 0.3 percent for the fourth straight month, a smaller drop than prior declines. Economists warn the downturn may be easing but recovery remains fragile with mixed signals on factory orders and money supply, suggesting spring potential.
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Reagan Signs Record Defense Spending Bill in LA
President Reagan signed the fiscal 1982 defense appropriation bill totaling 199.7 billion dollars, calling it a beginning to strengthen the military. He also approved a Social Security protection measure and a foreign aid bill while vetoing one bankruptcy reform. He paused his vacation to oversee the desk ceremony in Los Angeles.
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Walesa agrees to talks under martial law pressures
Solidarity leader Lech Walesa, after ending a hunger strike, agreed to negotiate with Warsaw's military government, with reports stating talks were to begin on Christmas day. Confirmation was unclear whether the talks opened, amid martial law, censorship, and sparse reliable Polish news.
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Robb Names Six Appointees To Virginia Cabinet
Governor elect Charles S. Robb unveiled a diverse six member cabinet describing them as able and bright. The slate includes Wayne F. Anderson Betty Jane Diener John T. Casteen III Frank E. White and Andrew B. Fogarty all with advanced degrees and notable positions. White will be the first black cabinet member and four hold PhDs.
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Wednesday Weather Forecast and Local Tales
Forecast calls for mostly sunny in the south and partly cloudy in the north with highs in the 30s and 40s. Overnight lows fall to the teens to mid 20s, then warming into the weekend with increasing clouds and a chance of rain or snow Saturday. In Greeley a grocery owner gambled on honesty as Christmas Eve computer outages kept customers from paying. many settled up by Monday night, praised by shoppers.
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