Truck group rejects show of solidarity amid trucking strike
The Independent Truckers Association leader urged a hour long nationwide shutdown to protest fuel taxes but the American Trucking Association rejected the plan. The strike has sparked violence, with 1 dead and 45 injuries across 36 states, while federal authorities consider prosecutions.
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White House seeks bigger 1984 military aid package
The Reagan administration proposes a 9.2 billion dollar aid package for 1984 doubling Turkey funding to 759 million and boosting Honduras El Salvador North Yemen and Pakistan. Egypt Israel Jordan Lebanon keep near current levels while 962.5 million in 1983 supplemental funds are sought for Lebanon and Beirut rebuilding amid Greek protests over the shift.
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Lavelle Resigns as Top EPA Official Over Alleged Lie
Rita M. Lavelle, an EPA assistant administrator, resigns amid allegations she lied under oath to Congress about ordering an investigation of whistleblower Hugh Kaufman. An affidavit claims she sought Kaufman’s fate, prompting possible perjury probes. Scheuer notes no further action after resignation.
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Shultz and Chinese Defense Minister Agree to Explore Cooperation
Secretary of State George Shultz and China's defense minister agreed to explore defense cooperation areas, signaling progress in Beijing talks. Both sides avoided a military supply relationship while praising a friendly, candid meeting with Premier Zhao Ziyang, who also indicated a possible U.S. visit later this year.
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Bush presses Soviets on ban of medium range missiles in Geneva
Vice President George Bush told Soviet arms negotiators in Geneva that Washington is deadly serious about banning all medium-range nuclear missiles. He called the talks frank and extraordinarily worthwhile and urged them to convey the message to Moscow leadership.
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Defense budget shortfall eyed for Air Force weapons
An internal Reagan administration study warns the Air Force will need about 25 billion dollars per year for 1983 to 1988 to acquire planned weapons, 30 percent more than the 19.2 billion assumed, with a potential 47 percent gap if Congress trims costs to 15 billion annually. The report covers procurement trends over 12 years.
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Quakes Raise Alarm Over Mount St Helens Activity
Scientists in Vancouver Washington warning after Mount St Helens shows quakes similar to pre eruption patterns. Bob Norris of UW geophysics lab notes tremors rising following steam and ash bursts, ending 161 days of quiet.
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Portugal dissolves Parliament calls elections for April 25
President Antonio Ramalho Eanes dissolved Parliament and set nationwide elections for April 25 to resolve the crisis after the government collapse seven weeks earlier. Prime Minister Francisco Pinto Balsemao resigned December 20 following municipal election losses. this marks the tenth such vote since the 1974 coup.
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