Reagan shifts Taiwan arms policy angering conservatives
President Reagan agreed to gradually reduce arms sales to Taiwan to preserve relations with China. Critics accuse the move of weakening Taiwan as the White House cites a long term goal of stability with Beijing. Officials say the final resolution may not end arms sales, while China views it as a step toward termination.
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Rebels seize Radio Seychelles in island mutiny
Soldiers demand ouster of senior officers in Seychelles revolt and seize the government radio station. Reports say 239 hostages are threatened as attacks, curfew, and airport seizures disrupt the capital Victoria on Mahe. President Rene reportedly away at the time.
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Denmark tops world living index in Penn study
University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Richard Estes ranks Denmark first and the United States 41st of 107 nations in a life quality index based on 44 factors besides economics. The study, using 1979-80 and 1969-70 data, notes Europe dominates top slots while poorer nations lean toward military governments.
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Senate vetoes third gym plan and closes one facility
The Senate voted 98 to 0 to drop plans for a third gym and shut down one of the two exclusive Capitol Hill gyms amid voter backlash over the Hart Building gym funding. The decision follows last week's $735000 furnishing spend, drawing criticism from architects and lawmakers.
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Rebels attack Soviet Embassy in Kabul injure soldiers
Afghan rebels attacked the Soviet Embassy in Kabul wounding two Afghan government soldiers and capturing two others. Western sources say retake attempts in Bazarak failed after brief occupation amid defections and a government strike to go on leave. The embassy attack occurred last Wednesday.
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Student Convicted For Failing To Register For Draft
Enton Eller a 20 year old Bridgewater College honor student was convicted by a Roanoke judge of failing to register for the draft He received three years probation and must register within three months or face prison The pacifist Church of the Brethren member said he obeys Gods bidding and would not register even if ordered Sasway another college student faces trial Aug 24 in California for the same offense The government estimates 700000 of 85 million eligible have not signed up and 160 names have been filed by prosecutors
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