Arms negotiator Kampelman seen as hardliner in Senate talks
Washington reports Max M. Kampelman, a conservative Democrat named by President Reagan to head the U.S. arms negotiation team, has long pressed tough criticisms of Soviet human rights and past arms accords. He warns that signatures on documents do not guarantee compliance while urging persistent talks with Moscow and recalling his Madrid Helsinki duties under Carter.
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Reagan Shultz reveal new negotiators for arms talks
In a White House statement read by Shultz, Reagan's three new negotiators were called distinguished and highly capable Americans. Nitze and Rowny will serve as special advisers. Adelman’s exact role was unclear though he will join the process. Shultz stressed Reagan will make all decisions as talks resume with the Soviet Union on offensive weapons and SDI.
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United States
Administration
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State leaders push hiring freezes amid $1 billion gap
Gov. Mark White urged agency directors and university leaders to cut back workforces during his state-of-the-state address to close a projected $1 billion deficit. House Speaker Gib Lewis and Rep. Jim Rudd backed freezes. Comptroller Bob Bullock, heading 2700 staff, ordered top aides not to fill 75 percent of openings in coming months.
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State university spending freeze amid 26 percent cuts push
Treasurer Ann Richards ordered a hiring freeze with only money or fund safety exceptions. Flawn informed deans and admins of measures to cut spending. State budget writers propose average 26 percent cuts for colleges and universities.
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Fireworks Electrify Prelude Pageant Ahead of Inaugural
In Washington DC a fireworks display lights the sky during the Prelude Pageant marking the 50th American Presidential Inaugural. Officials say the event showcased national celebration with spectators lining the National Mall and nearby venues.
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Talks suspended with Nicaragua over lack of progress
The United States pauses participation in Nicaragua talks citing no substantive progress after nine rounds since June. The State Department also will boycott World Court proceedings on Nicaragua’s complaint over mining harbors and U.S. support for anti-government rebels.
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US funds for Nicaraguan rebels questioned after mine attacks
Paul Reichler, Nicaragua’s World Court attorney, condemns the State Department notice as a sad day for the United States and international law. He notes the CIA has provided about 80 million dollars to the contra rebels since 1981, while Congress has not approved funding since last spring.
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Iran Hostage Case To World Court Cited By Reichler
Reichler said United States submitted the Iran hostage case to the World Court during the crisis, but Iran declined to participate using arguments echoed by the State Department. He added Ayatollah Khomeini is Ronald Reagan’s role model for respect for international law.
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Ruling clears searches of students for drugs on campus
The Supreme Court ruled that teachers and administrators may search students for illegal drugs or weapons without warrants or probable cause. Midland County officials canceled a Feb 2 jail bond election, opting for a study group to assess needs for a new jail. Wanda Randel Hogg voiced relief as Doyle Skillern, 48, was executed for the Oct 24, 1974, killing of a Texas DPS undercover agent.
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Charles Vic
Parole Hearing Set for Sanne in 1A Case
In West Texas winter conditions delays crop harvest and reduces cotton quality with 70 percent of bolls still in fields in December per Andrews County Extension Agent Robert Roark. Odessa Police Chief Alan Stewart reports a city ordinance against prostitution has achieved its aims, though he notes ongoing demand.
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Permian Basin to see mild start then abrupt cold front arrive
National Weather Service forecasts mild weather today for Permian Basin with highs upper 60s and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to north by afternoon, partly cloudy tonight with mid 20s lows, and Sunday cloudy with a low certainty. Friday records and 24 hour readings cited, with a shift to much colder conditions Saturday across Texas as an Arctic air mass moves in. Continental forecast notes widespread cold further into next week across Panhandle, South Texas, and Big Bend with subfreezing overnight lows and potential snow east of mountains.
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