Reagan to visit Canada amid trade fuel and policy tensions
President Reagan will visit Ottawa March 10 11 his first overseas trip as president and faces irritation over fish and air treaty disputes billions in cross border commerce and his energy plan. Ottawa hopes a Republican Senate may help but Reagan signals no sacrifice of New England votes. Discussion will cover acid rain the Garrison Diversion project and potential Western responses to Soviet action in Poland.
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Thatcher surrender hits iron lady image in Britain coal strike
London AP reports Thatcher faced a major image setback as Britain teetered on a national coal strike. About 50,000 of 230,000 miners walked out with more votes expected, prompting ministers to cancel plans to close 23 money losing pits. Analysts warn the defeat could spark broader wage demands and undermine Thatcher’s economic program. Durham and Nottinghamshire miners celebrated while officials feared prolonged industrial conflict. Joe Gormley may cancel strike ballots though many miners insist on safeguards before returning to work.
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