U S confirms stockpiled nerve gas shells in Europe
The Defense Department confirmed hundreds of thousands of 8 inch and 155mm shells contain deadly nerve gas. A Senate hearing transcript, partially unclassified, notes at least 10 percent stockpiled in West Germany. Congress considers 48.1 million to start binary chemical shell production amid debate over ending a 14 year moratorium.
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Reagan lobbying could tip MX missile decision
President Reagan pressures Congress as votes loom on authorizing spending 625 million to develop and test the MX Peacekeeper. House and Senate debates mount with pro and anti views, protestors arrested in the Capitol rotunda, and White House lobbying including a dinner with about 60 members.
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