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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1986
Page
1
Ten Southern and border states would hold their primaries and caucuses on a single date with three more likely to join, forming a regional vote weeks after New Hampshire. Supporters say it could boost a centrist nominee or Jesse Jackson’s regional black vote, while critics warn outcomes are uncertain.
President Reagan studies possible U S military action against Libya after evidence linked Khadafy to the West Berlin nightclub bombing that killed an American soldier and a Turkish woman. Diplomatic and military planning reports note contingency targets and intensified investigations.
The U S Commission on Civil Rights drafts report urging suspension of federal programs that reserve money or contracts for minority or women owned businesses. It argues set asides have not proven effective and may be destructive. The 96 page study notes over $5 billion awarded last year and rising trends, with 16 states setting goals. The panel plans to vote at Friday's meeting.
A 37 member panel urges government and business to collaborate on new product research from farm commodities. It proposes a four to six week ISU program to help small and medium firms market goods globally, including an overseas trade mission. President Joslin cites farmers' financial crunch as motivation.
Peace talks among 13 Latin American ministers collapsed as Nicaragua rejected all proposed agreements. El Salvador Costa Rica and Honduras accused Nicaragua of refusing the June 6 deadline to sign a peace treaty. Miguel d Escoto said Nicaragua would not sign the Panama Compromise, citing Caraballeda as essential. the Contadora group urged resumption and a June 6 return to Panama City to conclude negotiations.
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