Goldwater urges base closings amid political risk
Senator Barry Goldwater released a Pentagon list of 22 installations he says could be closed to save about 500 million dollars yearly after relocation costs. He notes White House reluctance and Capitol Hill opposition, as bases sustain local jobs and lawmakers resist losing districts.
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Pentagon halts 40 million monthly payments to General Dynamics
The Pentagon will stop about 40 million dollars in monthly payments to General Dynamics as it probes millions in improper charges said to benefit the contractor but not national security. Defense Secretary Weinberger announced a new certification requirement for all defense contractors to declare that billings include no expenses not directly for government benefit.
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Cosby and SNL Hit by Writers Guild Strike
The Writers Guild strike halts The Cosby Show and Saturday Night Live, with three Cosby episodes canceled and plans for a Tony Orlando segment scrapped. SNL will air reruns this weekend, Tonight Show and Late Night also set for repeats. soaps may face delays as they need five scripts weekly.
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Contra chief disputes charge on rights abuses
Enrique Bermudez, commander of the FDN, called propaganda the Sandinistas use to undermine Reagan’s bid to renew CIA aid. Americas Watch Committee disputed the claim, saying both sides violate laws of war, though government abuses eased while rebel misconduct continued.
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At a Glance 27 Die in Mexico Wreck
A tanker truck carrying liquid petroleum gas collided head on with a bus near Guadalajara killing 27 people and injuring at least 30. Irene Macias of the Red Cross said 24 died on scene and three died on route to hospitals. The crash occurred about 6 a.m. thirty-five miles west of Guadalajara. Authorities in Tequila said the cause remained undetermined.
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Island officials arrested on drug smuggling charges
MIAMI AP The chief minister Norman Saunders and three other island officials were arrested after taking 20000 from undercover agents to assure cocaine flows through Turks and Caicos from Colombia to the United States. DEA said the men discussed 400 kilograms weekly and using South Caicos as a refueling stop for flights.
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Pan Am workers press for CEO ouster amid strike
About 3,500 Pan Am workers protested at the New York headquarters demanding the chief executive be removed as the carrier, facing a week‑long walkout, told more than 2,000 pilots and flight attendants to cross picket lines or face dismissal. Pan Am warns workers refusing to cross lines will be removed from payroll while evaluating actions. Alaska Airlines says it will hire flight attendants in Seattle to replace striking mechanics and baggage handlers.
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