Cedar Rapids marchers urge limits on U S overseas roles
A Cedar Rapids protest near the Federal Building drew about a half dozen demonstrators including Rev. Gil Dawes and Mike Henry opposing U S military involvement in Grenada and Lebanon. Shoppers at Westdale Mall offered mixed views while other residents urged debate on national security and U N commitments.
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U.S
Grenada
Lebanon
Ly Dale Kueter
J.M
Beirut
Dawes
Buffalo
Faith United Methodist Churches
Israel
Mike Henry
Henry
Iowa Center For Justice and Peace
Dubuque
Tom Mohan
Catholic Worker House
United States
Reagan fires three U.S. Civil Rights Commission members
President Reagan ousted three holdover commissioners critical of his policies, urging Senate action on replacement nominees. The firings leave the six member panel without a quorum, drawing sharp denouncements from civil rights groups and prompting talk of a temporary restraining order.
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U.S. Civil Rights Commission
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Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Joseph Biden
D-Del
White House
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R-Tenn
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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Thatcher Warned Reagan on Grenada Invasion
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said she expressed doubts to President Reagan about invading Grenada and declined to endorse the action. France criticized the move as a breach of international law while the UN prepared to meet. Thatcher and Howe signaled Britain would not participate and an evacuation ship waited near Grenada.
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Congress Reacts to Grenada Invasion Maneuvers
Senate leaders and House figures debate legality and scope of the Grenada invasion. Senators Percy and Durenberger urge brief, limited U S involvement while Democrats question administration motives. Reagan aides discuss War Powers Act timelines as Shultz plans Congress briefing.
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Senate
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D-W.va
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Howard Baker
R-Tenn
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George Shultz
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