Reagan aides narrow Supreme Court pick to Bork option
President Reagan and aides trimmed potential nominees for the Supreme Court after Powell announced retirement due to health and age. A senior official said Robert H. Bork is a likely candidate, though no final decision was made after a 32 minute Oval Office meeting. White House spokesman Fitzwater noted opinions could quickly coalesce around a choice. Powell said he would retire after 15 years on the court.
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Reagan weighs Supreme Court picks with Meese Baker and Reynolds
Over the weekend, President Reagan and aides discussed probable high court nominees with Attorney General Meese chief of staff Baker and civil rights official Reynolds. Names mentioned include Bork Hatch Posner and Wallace with speculation a final list remains under review.
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Cuban general says 56,000 Cuban soldiers deserted in three years
Brig. Gen. Rafael del Pino Diaz, who defected to the United States, told Vice President Bush that about 56,000 Cuban soldiers have deserted since 197? He cited Angola deployments as a key source of discontent and noted families endure hardships when graves are not returned. Del Pino, ex-air force commander in Angola, defected May 28 at Key West.
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