Beards and Bras Rule Scrapped By Federal Education Chief
Education Secretary T H Bell proposed removing dress codes from Title IX enforcement, sparking criticism from women and Native groups who warn of increased local discretion to impose discriminatory rules. Bell argued the issue stretches the law and questions federal involvement in grooming standards and braless attire.
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Pentagon official pushes ABM site reactivation in North Dakota
A senior Pentagon official urges Reagan and Congress to reactivate the Grand Forks ABM site to reinforce US ability to detect a Soviet missile attack. Zeiberg proposes two interceptors, a long range non nuclear weapon and a short range nuclear Sprint, to protect the station and bolster warning systems. He notes existing space and ground radar networks but warns terminals could be vulnerable. The move aims to assure decision makers of accurate threat information amid long standing US policy of absorbing a first strike.
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Violence underreported in U S crime survey
A Justice Department official says two thirds of violent crimes go unreported while a national victim survey finds about 3 million violent crimes annually since 1975 with only about 1 million reported to police. The disclosure accompanies coverage of President Reagan’s health and political briefings.
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Haig influence averted major Israeli Lebanon invasion
UPI reports that U S and diplomatic officials say Secretary Haig pressured Israel to halt a planned large scale ground and air strike against Syrian forces in northern Lebanon aimed at easing pressure on Christian militias near Zahle northeast of Beirut.
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UPI
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Stockman vows quick reversal after Senate budget setback
Budget director David Stockman promised swift resolution after three Republicans joined Democrats to veto a Reagan budget blueprint. He cited an accounting dispute and said an accounting solution is likely, while White House officials offered no details. Separately, UMW negotiators resumed talks with coal industry leaders in a 22 day strike without signs of near agreement.
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Fire at Statler Hotel evacuates 1500 amid suspicious blaze
A two-alarm, suspicious fire gutted the Main and Gold Ballrooms at the 1800 room Statler Hotel in Manhattan near Madison Square Garden. About 1500 guests, including 1000 plus students from a National Model United Nations conference, were evacuated. Fifteen guests were treated for smoke inhalation. most released. Firefighters battled for nearly two hours, with the blaze declared under control by 4:35 a.m. Acting Fire Chief Homer Bishop cited its location time of day and occupancy as factors in deeming the fire suspicious. The incident follows a prior suspicious fire at the hotel within two weeks.
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Canada
Homer Bishop
Pope John Paul II hears confessions at Good Friday rites
In St. Peter's Basilica the pope dressed in mourning black heard pilgrims and tourists confess for over an hour, repeating a gesture first done last year. Later he carries a light cross in a Way of the Cross from the Colosseum toward Palatine Hill, honoring early Christians. A Vatican spokesman noted about a score of confessions.
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Baldrige Says No Auto Import Quotas In Talks With Japan
Commerce Secretary Baldrige outlined that the United States will not set import quotas for autos in talks with Japan. He urged U.S. industry to improve competitiveness and noted some movement toward voluntary reductions, with imports already down slightly from 1980. He emphasized any cuts would be voluntary by the Japanese, not fixed numbers.
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UPI
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United Auto Workers
Volkswagen
Holland Recognizes American Independence in 1782
On this date in 1782 Holland issued formal recognition of the independence of the American colonies, marking an important diplomatic step. The move followed ongoing negotiations and reflected shifts in European opinion about the Revolutionary War and the United States.
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