First Cabinet choices back Reagan plans
Reagan announces eight initial Cabinet picks all white and male aligned with tax cuts budget reduction and defense emphasis. Noting Haig’s probable secretary of state role discussions continue as seven more posts remain to fill.
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Iranians demand shah fortune return from United States
Iran rejects U S courts as sole disposer of the shahs wealth and insists the money be returned to Iran or the shahs heirs. Behzad Nabavi and Ahmad Azizi say Tehran will not accept court jurisdiction and note U S offers to freeze assets while courts decide. Hostages remain held as negotiations continue with unclear prospects for release.
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El Salvador Murders Probe Faces Aid Decision
Washington source says circumstantial evidence links El Salvadoran security forces to the killings of four U.S. religious workers and their hasty burial, while denying government involvement. William D. Rogers notes aid may resume after State Department review. Carter undecided amid Senate briefing.
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Two Sides to Every Argument Noted in Debate Phrase
A wry saying notes that denial of opposing viewpoints implies being on one side. The quip highlights the value of recognizing diverse perspectives in discussion and argument.
Tower Bush Clements share job duties in Texas politics
Texas Republican leaders George Bush and Bill Clements will join Senator John Tower in selecting Texans for federal appointments under the Reagan administration. Tower says the tripartite panel will use collective decision making while he focuses on judicial appointments.
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Reagan names cabinet choices in at a glance list
President elect Ronald Reagan released a summary of his cabinet picks including Caspar Weinberger for Defense Donald Regan for Treasury Richard Schweiker for Health and Human Services Howard Baldrige for Commerce Drew Lewis for Transportation Stockman for OMB William French Smith for Attorney General and William Casey for CIA with ages and hometowns noted for each nominee
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Gasoline Prices Could Rise 45 Cents A Gallon
A Congressional Research Service analysis forecasts gasoline prices may climb 40 to 45 cents per gallon by mid-1981 due to the Iran Iraq war. Tighter supplies and refinery profits amid a war influenced market behavior, with world crude expected to reach 38 to 40 dollars a barrel next year and banked price increases likely to be passed on.
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