Gorbachev calls for European meeting with Reagan
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev urged President Reagan to meet in Europe soon to negotiate a nuclear test ban. In a televised address he tied Soviet moratorium expiry to U.S. testing and said he is ready to meet in London, Rome, or another European capital to end nuclear tests. He ruled out insurmountable obstacles to such talks.
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Reagan backs experts talks on nuclear tests
The White House said the United States prefers that Soviet Union join President Reagan's long standing proposal for experts from both sides to meet on a nuclear test limits issue. Deputy Press Secretary Peter Roussel noted Reagan's reaction to Gorbachev's TV speech as they plan to meet again after November Geneva summit.
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Easter Sunday Weather Forecast
Sunday expects mostly sunny and warm conditions with a high near 77 degrees. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with a mild low around 47 degrees.
Six acquitted of conspiring to slay pope
A Rome court acquitted three Bulgarians and three Turks of conspiring to murder Pope John Paul II in 1981. The decision found insufficient evidence to convict, though the defendants were not entirely cleared. Prosecutors planned to appeal the Turks’ acquittal while the defense pursues further appeals.
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West Virginia Rail Tracks Access Law Draws Debate
West Virginia lawmakers passed a first in the nation access law allowing any locomotive to use other rail lines, provoking mixed reactions. Gary White of the Coal Association hails the move as positive for the industry, while Frank Wilner of the American Association of Railroads calls it an unjust taking of private property. Officials say the measure aims to inject competition, with similar federal talks ongoing.
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Easter Dawn: Women Visit Tomb and Jesus Is Risen
The Rev. Harry Christie recounts how on Easter morning Mary Magdalene and another Mary found the tomb open and Jesus risen. Angels and Mary’s report prompt disciples to seek, confirm, and spread the message that death is defeated and sin forgiven. The sermon ties resurrection to ongoing mission and personal faith.
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Attorney general eyes TV circus over election case
West Virginia Attorney General Charlie Brown, indicted on eight counts of violating state election laws, says the trial could become a TV based circus in 1988. He returned 2975 from staff and defends that he did nothing illegal while noting the case has 70 years without enforcement and potential eight year jail or impeachment.
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