Rehnquist deed bars nonwhite sale sparks hearing clash
In Washington the confirmation hearing into Chief Justice Rehnquist descended into partisan dispute after Democrats revealed a 1928 deed in Phoenix forbidding sale to nonwhites. The debate followed another disclosure of a Vermont vacation home covenant barring Jews, with Rehnquist pledging to pursue removal of the anti-Semitic clause.
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Utah
Hatch
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South Africa lifts bans as unrest persists in townships
Regional police gain power to enforce emergency measures while anti apartheid groups vow to keep court challenges. In Soweto thousands boycott schools amid state of emergency, as evictions and security force actions draw protests. in Cape Province police lift meeting bans and ease funeral restrictions, with officials announcing the end of outdoor funeral bans in Alexandra and related townships.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Soweto
Chris Swart
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Senate panel debates sanctions for South Africa
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee works toward bipartisan support for strong sanctions on the white minority government of South Africa. President Reagan opposes broader measures, while the panel seeks middle ground after rejecting two sweeping Cranston plans including total disinvestment and a complete trade embargo.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Africa
Sonene Salomon
Senate
Charlies McC. Mathias
R-Md
Reagan
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
U.S
South Africa
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