Iowa reversal boosts Reagan in AWACS vote drama
Ten senators including Roger Jepsen and Charles Grassley shifted to back the $8.5 billion AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia, signaling a possible 50 50 Senate tie as the vote nears. The White House aims for a tie or narrow majority while opponents warn of broader implications for world leadership.
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Washington
Reagan
Saudi Arabia
Senate
Roger Jepsen
Iowa
Charles Grassley
White House
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
World Community of Nations
Grassley
Jepsen
Mideast
U.S
AWACS
Brezhnev Says U S Risks Nuclear War Over Middle East
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev warned in Moscow that American saber rattling in Egypt threatens Libya's security and risks a nuclear war. He urged a multi nation Middle East conference and cited U S Israel strategic cooperation as bringing blood and sorrow to Arabs while noting arms talks after Begin visit.
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Moscow
Leonid Brezhnev
Egypt
Libya
Brezhnev
Tass
Middle East
Palestine Liberation Organization
Kremlin
Ali Abdullah Saleh
North Yemen
Peninsula
United States
Israel
Mideast
Menachem Begin
Washington
U.S
Soviets
Food aid to Poland from US dairy stock planned
The Reagan administration announced 29 million in surplus dairy products for Poland to ease its difficulties without foreign interference. An additional 50 million in aid is planned for early next year, with CARE managing the delivery of butter dry milk and cheese for Poland's pre school feeding programs.
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Washington
Poland
United States
State Department
Department of Agriculture
CARE
U.S
Dollar Ups Price of Uncut Dollar Sheets
The government sells uncut dollar sheets at 20.25 dollars per 16 sheets, with BEP officials noting a strong demand and a high premium for the novelty item. The finished coins and notes remain at par elsewhere, and buyers crowded the initial sales rollout.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
BEP
Peter Daly
Ex-sheriff resists resignation in Delaware County
Bert Elledge Jr signals he will report to the sheriff's office and issue orders to the chief deputy, while Ron Wilhelm, appointed county sheriff, says he is in charge until told otherwise. The dispute centers on whether Elledge has formally resigned.
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Manchester
Bert Elledge Jr
Delaware County
Elledge
the Gazette
Edgewood
Ron Wilhelm
County Board of Supervisors
Philadelphia teachers end 50 day strike and return to classes
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the School District reached a pause in the 50 day walkout with 22 000 teachers to return to classrooms and 3 500 laid off staff to be rehired. Negotiations for a new contract follow a 235 million deficit cited by district officials.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
PFT
John Murray
Commonwealth Court
Murray
Joe Pizzo
Philly
Sponsor's idea for TV episode headache promo idea
A sponsor proposes a TV concept featuring an episode designed to give viewers a headache followed by a commercial selling a headache remedy. The plan emphasizes a punchy audience reaction and product placement to maximize recall.
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