Reagan Eyes Further Arms Deals With Soviets
President Reagan pledged to pursue more arms agreements with the Soviets after next week's treaty signing while warning against a renewed period of detente. He spoke in Jacksonville to high school seniors about Soviet expansionism, peace beyond arms reductions, and the need for religious freedom and reforms.
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Useful talks reported at Atlanta prison
A one hour session between federal negotiators and four Cuban inmate leaders at the Atlanta federal prison yielded apparently substantial agreement on several issues. DOJ spokesman Patrick Korten called the talks encouraging but cautioned that a settlement is not imminent and that acceptance by the remaining 1,100 inmates remains uncertain.
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Disabled rights advocate says White House fired him
Justin Dart Jr., head of a rehabilitation program for the handicapped, says the White House dismissed him two weeks after he criticized government attitudes toward the disabled. He resigned from his $72,500 post effective Dec. 15 after a House oversight hearing statement of conscience.
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Murder charge dropped in AIDS blood case
Los Angeles AP reports attempted murder charges against a man who sold AIDS infected blood were dismissed after a judge ruled prosecutors failed to prove intent to kill. The defendant, Joseph Markowski, still faces trial on two lesser charges. In Washington AP notes Pat Robertson began receiving Secret Service protection as a presidential hopeful, joining Jesse Jackson and Robertson among those granted security, with Bush already protected as vice president.
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Senate approves broad education bill expanding aid
The Senate approved a wide education package 97 to 1 renewing federal programs for disadvantaged students and boosting funding for new efforts. The measure, part of the Stafford Act framework, authorizes 400 million for a secondary education compensatory program 100 million for star schools and 50 million for dropout prevention while reshaping bilingual and Chapter 1 funds.
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U S slams France Iran hostage deal as dangerous
Washington denounces Paris accord with Iran to free hostages in Lebanon as risky and potentially rewarding terrorism. Thatcher also condemns concessions while France denies bargaining. U S officials note past arms deal lessons and insist no future negotiations with terrorists.
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James Baldwin Dies at 63 in France Author of Iconic Works
James Baldwin, 63, revered black writer and social critic, died of stomach cancer at his home in St. Paul de Vence, France. His acclaimed novels and essays include Go Tell It on the Mountain Giovanni's Room The Fire Next Time Blues for Mister Charlie and Harlem Quartet. Evidence of Things Not Seen appeared last year.
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House Republicans drop bid for contra aid
Republicans retreat from efforts to add 30 million dollars in aid to Nicaraguan rebels amid Democratic opposition over potential risks to delicate Central American peace talks. The plan sought funds to extend support beyond December 16 as the current package expires and the peace process unfolds.
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