Reagan lauds Asia trip as bolstering peace and partnerships
President Reagan declared the Tokyo and Seoul visit a success extending stronger American partnerships and a path to greater peace. He noted progress on access to Japanese markets energy exports and defense tech while appointing Bush to oversee follow up. He recalled the DMZ visit as unforgettable and warned of North Korean threats.
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Rumsfeld Holds Beirut Talks as Tensions Rise
U S envoy Donald Rumsfeld meets with President Amin Gemayel in Beirut amid cross fire from Druse east of the capital. Shelling follows Assad’s appendix operation in Damascus as U S reconnaissance flights continue. Shultz says no further retaliation talk.
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Nicaragua Rebels Open Case for Regional Invasion
Adolfo Calero of the CIA backed FDN says a regional invasion to oust Nicaragua’s Sandinista government is an option. He argues Central American armies have acted before and urges allied aid to establish a government on Nicaraguan soil, citing regional interdependence.
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Leftist swing reshapes Peru local elections
In Peru voters favored left of center Social Democrats led by Alan Garcia 34 as they won 61 percent of votes across 1,600 municipalities. The results challenge President Belaunde Terry and set 1985 national elections for the moderates’ rise. Garcia cited devaluation unemployment and rising violence as a break point.
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Grenada documents show deteriorating government and aid plea
The State Department released seized Grenada documents supporting the view of a deteriorating government seeking help. Prime Minister Maurice Bishop warned of disintegration at an August emergency meeting. Fidel Castro condemned the U.S. invasion in a massive speech before a crowd after the Grenada operation.
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Bomb kills Armagh council chief in car blast
In Armagh Northern Ireland a bomb exploded as Council chairman Charles Armstrong started his car killing him instantly. Armstrong a major in the Ulster Defense Regiment. No other injuries. Police suspect the Irish Republican Army though no group claimed responsibility. Armstrong is the sixth security force member killed in 12 days.
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The Gazette History and Subscription Rates
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company operates daily and Sunday from Cedar Rapids Iowa. It details mailing and carrier rates including 7 issues weekly options and annual prices for local and distant subscribers.
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Flynt held in contempt fined for source of audio tape
U S District Judge Takasugi fined Hustler publisher Larry Flynt ten thousand dollars a day until he reveals the source of an audio tape linked to the John De Lorean drug case. Flynt was ordered to appear in court daily before noon and to pay twenty five thousand dollars to defray marshal costs.
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Greyhound to Resume Talks as Strikes Press Bus Service
Greyhound Corp plans to restart negotiations with its 12,700 striking workers and resume limited service Thursday using 400 newly hired drivers and existing staff. The plan covers 27 states but excludes cross state routes through Iowa until service can be restored there.
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U S Defense Report Details Nuclear Warhead Totals in Europe
A confidential Defense Department report to Congress states the U S nuclear arsenal totals 10 800 warheads across medium short and naval weapons with 5 845 in Europe. It notes some stocks are US controlled and others joint with a European nation and that European holdings are about 150 fewer than prior estimates. The U S and Western allies plan to withdraw about 2 000 warheads from European stockpiles over five years.
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Bishops vow to speak on faith and public life
Washington bishops say they will continue addressing religious and political issues despite Vatican scrutiny. Archbishop John Roach of St Paul-Minneapolis, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, says they will explain the U.S. church's experience and insights to the pope.
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House approves child protection bill to target pornography
The House passed 400 to 1 a measure giving U S attorneys new tools to identify prosecute and punish adults who use children in pornographic images. The bill extends coverage to older children increases fines and eases proof requirements with a conference pending.
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Union Strikes Across Government Employee Union Local
Unionized workers at the largest government employees union walked off at noon at the AFGE headquarters. About 120 Local 2 members of the Office and Professional Employees Union cited anti labor negotiating practices, focusing on job security and discipline rather than pay.
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