Panel kicks off talks on Social Security reform
The National Commission on Social Security Reform opened with Greenspan stating it can consider any solution, even if opposed by the administration. Reagan urged a bipartisan result by year end, while touting a nonpartisan approach to fix the system. Speakes signaled potential temporary measures and debates on cost of living adjustments as legislators discuss options.
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US China ties mark tenth anniversary of rapprochement
The State Department reiterates commitment to closer US China relations a decade after the Shanghai Communiqué. It warns differences over Taiwan may affect short term strides yet stresses a shared global stake. Secretary Haig stresses China’s strategic role on Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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Sinai withdrawal seals off Sinai and Gaza to curb opposition
Israeli troops and police blocked the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip to prevent right wing opponents from reinforcing settlers amid Begin's government response to months of agitation. Israel plans to withdraw from Sinai by April 25 under Camp David. In other notes, Italy tracked a suspected non NATO nuclear submarine near Taranto, and Beirut saw a car bombing near a Syrian checkpoint killing civilians.
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UChicago DES settlement for three women totals 225000
The University of Chicago agreed to pay 225000 to three women who claim they were used as guinea pigs in a 1950s DES experiment at Chicago Lying-In Hospital. The suit was led by Patsy Mink and others from Hawaii New York and Washington DC.
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