U S certifies El Salvador progress on human rights and reform
The Reagan administration certified improvements in El Salvador's human rights record and land reform, citing fair elections, discipline of armed forces, and land titles for 11 238 peasants, while noting ongoing problems and continuing U S aid. Critics call the finding a sham and warn of potential abuses.
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U.S
el Salvador
George Shultz
Christopher Dodd
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Shultz
State Department
United States
Senate
Congress
Neighbor best bet to foil burglar
Chicago based Burglary Prevention Committee reported 55 percent of 630 police chiefs favor relying on nosy neighbors to spot burglars in the act. Alarm systems linked to police were second best, while dogs fared poorly. Aimed at deterring break-ins, 91 percent advised making the home look occupied with timers.
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Chicago
International Association of Police Chiefs Inc
Reagan signals higher 1984 defense spending despite ceilings
President Reagan plans to use the mid year economic report to indicate willingness to exceed Congress set defense ceilings for 1984 and 1985. Administration officials note the 1983 budget resolution reduced defense by 30 billion but the president reserves the right to alter out year totals.
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New York Times
Washington
Reagan
Congress
White House
Ex C R firm flare sale banned by Virginia authorities
Virginia agriculture officials order stores statewide to halt sales of The Giant Destroyer pesticide flare after fire officials report explosions and burns. EPA investigating, possible action including mandating product testing. Atlas Chemical Corp claims the sticks are safe when used properly.
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Atlas Chemical
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Canada
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Marion
Hiawatha
Rockford
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The
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Bob Jackson
Mexico
Sandinista government extends emergency amid border clashes
In Managua the Sandinista government extends a six month state of emergency suspending individual and press rights due to intensified fighting with insurgents along the Honduras border. 84 Nicaragua deaths and 23 insurgent deaths reported. U.S. invasion charges denied.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Honduras
Sergio Ramirez Mercado
Ramirez
United States
U.S
Iran War Jets Hit Basra Amid Iraqi Invasion Escalation
Reports from Iraq and Iran describe air strikes and counterattacks as Basra sees civilian and economic targets hit. Baghdad claims Iranian positions near Basra were strafed, while Iran's side reports losses from a sudden incident. Details remain sparse and uncorroborated.
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UPI
Iraq
Basra
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Saddam Hussein
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