NATO Nuclear Warning Shot Discussed by Reagan Aides
The Reagan administration says NATO discussed firing a nuclear warning shot to deter the Soviets if war breaks out in Europe, but it is not a military plan. Haig cited demonstrative options while Weinberger said no plan exists. Moscow ridiculed the notion.
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R.gregory Nokes
Associated Press
Washington
NATO
Europe
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Caspar W. Weinberger
Moscow
Nordic politics shift as anti nuclear mood grows
Readers learn of January presidential elections in Russia and Sweden while Finland prepares to renew Urho Kekkonen policy of cooperation. Norway's new Conservative government reevaluates postwar policy, amid ties to NATO and Nordic disarmament debates. Danish expulsion of a Soviet aide and arrest of a leftist writer reveal perceived KGB influence as Danish Social Democrats discuss infiltration and possible policy reassessment amid Moscow embarrassment.
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Russia
Sweden
Urho Kekkonen
Norway
Denmark
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nordic
Scandinavia
Western Europe
U.S
Europe
Vladimir Merkoulov
Copenhagen
KGB
Folketing
Soviet Union
CIA
Moscow
Nordic Press Tensions Rise Over Soviet Sub Incident
Danish Aktuelt notes embarrassment over a lie while American officials cheer the press. Swedes enforce a public apology, inspect submarine logs, and interrogate the captain. Aftenposten compares the incident to Weinberger’s Sweden visit, questioning neutral status and nuclear weapons bans in Northern Europe. Former Prime Minister Palme urges continued nuclear-free zone efforts.
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U.S
Kremlin
Ola Ulisten
Aftenposten
Caspar Weinberger
Sweden
Olof Palme
Europe
United States
Unemployment forecasts growth after peak this year
Administration economists warn peak unemployment in the 8 percent range with a recession lingering into early 1982 and a likely pickup by summer. Labor data show 8.5 million jobless, 106.7 million in the labor force, and a jump in male and blue collar unemployment amid a broad downturn.
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James Burnham
Deborah Klein
U.S
Labor Department
Democrats assail Reagan defense plan
The Reagan administration acknowledged NATO discussed firing a nuclear warning shot if war broke out in Europe but said no military plan exists. The dispute centered on remarks by Haig and Weinberger, with the administration saying both were partly correct about demonstrative use being considered but not formalized.
Demonstrations in Stockholm over Soviet submarine issue
Anti Soviet protests attract about 4000 in Stockholm while Copenhagen also hosts demonstrators over a Soviet submarine said to carry Uranium-238 and possibly nuclear tipped torpedoes. Olof Palme denounces the action as a threat to Swedish relations and public order. The events reflect tensions in a volatile era of Cold War unease.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Copenhagen
Olof Palme
Hussein buys Soviet air defense missiles shocks U S
Washington says the U.S. military relationship with Jordan is strained after King Hussein decided to purchase air defense missiles from the Soviet Union. The move, confirmed by a senior State Department official, took the White House by surprise.
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Washington
U.S
Jordan
Hussein
Soviet Union
Reagan
White House
State Department
Weekend Odessa Midland forecast with mild temps and slight rain
National Weather Service Midland region predicts pleasant fall weather for Odessa Midland with sunny to partly cloudy skies. Highs in 70s, 60s in Texas panhandle, slight 20 percent rain chance Saturday, light winds, and cooler conditions by Monday through Tuesday across West Texas.
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Odessa-Midland
Texas
National Weather Service
Midland Regional
Panhandie
CDOT
Pep Abilene
Alice
Amarillo
Austin
Beaumont
Russian exile evangelist broadcasts from United States
Voronaeff, a former Soviet prisoner of faith, now works with International Evangelism in Indianapolis. He translates the Bible, writes tracts, and records shortwave sermons aimed at an audience of about 25 million in Russia and nearby lands. He notes censorship and black market Bible prices, and recalls past smuggling attempts from Texas ports to Odessa.
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Siberian
America
Voronaeff
Russia
United States
International Evangelism
Indianapolis
God
Soviet Atheistic Society
Odessa
Texas
Baltimore
San Francisco
Miami
Black Sea
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