Poland tense talks as Solidarity head meets in Warsaw
In Warsaw police and soldiers clamp down as martial law is imposed after Solidarity calls for a nationwide vote on maintaining communism. Lech Walesa is flown in for talks while authorities report about 1000 internments and penalties from two years imprisonment to death for disobedience. Archbishop Glemp urges calm in a broadcast plea.
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Poland imposes martial law amid Solidarity crackdown
Martial law is declared in Poland with bans on gatherings except religious meetings, suspension of strikes and protests, gasoline sales prohibited, and information controls. The government seals borders while state media report dispersal of about 200 demonstrators at the Solidarity building. Walesa is detained and airlifted to Warsaw as cabinet deliberations proceed. Western leaders warn against Soviet interference. troops and armor deploy around Warsaw. a curfew is set from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. with details continued on Page 7.
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Poland Declares Military Rule as Solidarity Crisis Deepens
Warsaw moves to emergency rule in a bid to quell Solidarity and reformist pressure. The Kremlin welcomes the decision, warning that unsuccessful Polish authority could trigger Soviet military intervention amid ongoing Geneva arms talks and Poland’s $27 billion Western debt reliance.
Reagan Says Little About Polish State
President Reagan said the United States warned Moscow against any interference in Poland after the Polish communist government crackdown on Solidarity. He declined to forecast action or outline messages to Poland, as officials met at the State Department and National Security Council. Kissinger urged no more arms talks with the Soviets until Poland is clarified and suggested possible trade embargo reconsideration. Haig, at NATO, reaffirmed nonintervention policy as he canceled a Mideast trip to return to Washington.
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East German News Agency retracts Walesa arrest report
ADN in Vienna withdrew a report that Solidarity leader Lech Walesa was interned in Poland. Warsaw government spokesman Jerzy Urban said Walesa is not arrested or interned and is being treated with respect as Solidarity head.
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U S Wins Key NATO Battles In Brussels Meeting
The United States secured major gains on missile deployment policy at the NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels. Haig hailed the talks as a success, backing Reagan's missile talks stance while Greece blocked parts of the closing communique. Papandreou’s government hinted at NATO withdrawal but didn’t act.
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Reagan’s Latest Budget Wins Fall Short of Earlier Triumphs
President Reagan secured $4 billion in domestic program cuts after pushing for $8.4 billion, a smaller gain than last spring and summer. Critics warn some savings may evaporate and note administrative cuts target Social Security, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits. Congress also reshaped defense and social spending, with lawmakers imposing last minute foreign aid reductions and adding money for some programs to appease moderates.
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Farm bill undecided as Congress nears Christmas adjournment
Washington AP reports that House members remain split on a new farm and food policy backed by the administration. Rep. Tom Harkin says signals from consumer and farm groups and leadership will determine votes as negotiators reconcile a Senate and House price support package ahead of adjournment.
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Valley Deaths Feature Local Obituaries
Obituaries list four residents including James B. Bates 45 of Rt. 2 Stanley Floyd Ashby Foltz 76 of Harrisonburg Edna Barnhart Layman 98 of Bridgewater Home and Tracey M. Thompson 90 of Harrisonburg with details on page 5.
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