U S hostage negotiators talk in Algeria
U S Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher met two hours with Algerian intermediary Benyahia in Algiers as intermediaries push a formula for freeing American hostages. Secretary Muskie said the mission aimed to align Algerians with U S positions and note Iran showing interest.
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U.S
Warren Christopher
Benyahia
Christopher
Washington
Edmund S. Muskie
Ding
Muskie
Iran
Algiers
Houari Boumedienne
Rehda Malek
United States
Tehran
Malek
Reagan Faces 12 Percent Inflation and 8 Percent Jobless Rate
The outgoing Carter administration projects 1981 inflation above 12 percent and unemployment near 8 percent as Ronald Reagan prepares to take office. Deficit forecasts rise to about 60 billion dollars for fiscal 1981, with 40 billion in 1982 after 740 billion in spending. The outlook warns spending cuts and tax reductions are needed to avert deeper deficits.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Carter
Congressional Budget Office
Reagan
David A. Stockman
Congress
Data Resources Inc
Chase Manhattan Bank
Chase Manhattan
Stockman
Treasury
Donald T. Regan
American spy Barnett jailed for selling CIA secrets to Soviets
Former CIA operative David H. Barnett of Bethesda Md was sentenced in Baltimore to 18 years for transmitting intelligence secrets to the KGB for 92 600. Judge Kaufman said the sentence aims to deter others. Barnett pleaded guilty last Oct 29 to one count and could seek parole after six years. The government detailed the harm from his actions and the FBI caught him amid a KGB operation spanning three continents.
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Baltimore
David H. Barnett
CIA
U.S
Frank Kauffman
Barnett
Kaufman
David D. Queen
KGB
Queen
U.S. District Court
Bethesda
George Matava
Justice Department
Matava
Indonesia
FBI
Five Cent Quarter Described as Nation’s Bargain Item
The piece argues the United States lacks a decent five cent cigar but offers a solid five cent quarter as a notable example. It uses a witty, opinionated tone to contrast inferior low-cost products with the value found in a small coin. The author notes economic or cultural commentary behind the remark.
Bonilla brothers seek to lead LULAC in 1980s power push
Tony Bonilla aims to become national president of LULAC to continue programs started by his brother Ruben, while Ruben plans a high profile role to ensure continuity. Corpus Christi lawyers deny a family dynasty, noting the group’s 52 years and 100000 members. The 1980s leadership seeks stronger political involvement and a shift from social to public policy focus before the June convention in Albuquerque.
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Puerto Rico
Bonilla
William
Project Ser
LULAC
Ruben
Tony
Jose Lopez Portillo
Mexico
Ruben Bonilla
Ed Pena
Ken
Ronald Reagan
Corpus Christi
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