Reagan sees chance for nuclear pact with Soviets
President Reagan spoke in Venice after three days of summit talks praising Mikhail Gorbachev as a personable leader with economic needs for an arms accord. He cited an increased opportunity for a Soviet nuclear agreement and possible summit this year, and urged Moscow to use diplomatic pressure via the United Nations as oil ships pass through the Persian Gulf.
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Reagan sees chance of deal with Reds at Venice summit
President Reagan spoke at Giudecca about possible progress toward ending the Iran Iraq war and pursuing a summit with Gorbachev to arms control. He warned against overoptimism but noted increased opportunities for talks, while addressing Iran Contra hearings, North’s firing, Abrams misstatements, and currency market jitters.
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George Shultz
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Venice
South Africa extends state of emergency drawing critics
The renewal of the year old state of emergency in South Africa faced domestic and foreign criticism. Phyllis Oakley of the U.S. State Department called the move unjustified and said it undermines dialogue. President Botha extended measures saying the security of the state is at stake as Black Sash denounced the crackdown.
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