States cheer MX missile move away from their borders
Utah and Nevada leaders, ranchers, and residents welcomed President Reagan’s plan to base the MX missiles elsewhere, while fearing lost jobs and economic impact. Nevada Governor Bob List praised the decision as defense-minded, while opponents warned of economic consequences and ongoing uncertainty for local communities and unions.
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Jim Rice
Teamsters Union
Las Vegas-area
Rice
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Haig, Saud discuss AWACS sale amid Middle East security
Secretary Haig met Saudi Foreign Minister Saud in New York but provided no guarantees on AWACS radar planes. The talks centered on Middle East security with no forecast on whether Congress will approve the proposed AWACS sale.
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Prince Saud
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Saudi Arabia
Dean Fischer
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Iran
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Tass
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Spain
Laud
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Defense House white paper on the package outlined gains
The white paper explains that the package will place the United States to reshape the U S Soviet strategic competition in the years ahead. It aims to redress the most serious weaknesses of current U S defenses within the next four to eight years.
Reagan proposal described as unique in presidential history
The article notes hopes the buildup will raise Soviet incentives to negotiate arms reductions. A senior administration official calls Reagan's massive military proposal unique in presidential history and among the most important decisions a president has made.
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Reagan
Senator Predicts MX Missile Plan Faces Veto Risk
President Reagan's plan for 100 MX missiles in a $180 billion package draws praise from some Senate leaders while Senate Armed Services chair John Tower warns the system remains highly vulnerable. Tower orders hearings and questions basing it in existing silos, Kennedy criticizes the plan, and a veto remains a possibility.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
John Warner
R-Va
Subcommittee On
Strategic Forces
Tower
Texas
Reagan
Midwest
West
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Nevada
Utah
Weather forecast across Texas with scattered storms and warm highs
National Weather Service forecast from Midland Regional Airport notes considerable morning cloudiness today with a 40 percent shower and thunderstorm chance, then partly cloudy through Sunday. Highs in the 80s, lows mid 60s, with southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. East Texas fair skies, West Texas partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers, and statewide southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Regional temps ranged from 67 in Lubbock to 94 in McAllen with notes on records and upcoming daily conditions.
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Texas
Slubbock
McAllen
National Weather Service
Midland Regional
North
Panhandle
Big Bend
Philadelphia teachers hold talks to end 25 day strike
State mediator Edward Feehan convened talks between district officials and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers as the city pledges a long term budget plan possibly with new taxes. A weekend of negotiations is anticipated with Governor Thornburgh proposing 36 million dollars to aid the district and school openings postponed to support talks.
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Edward Feehan
Michael Marcuse
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
John P. Murray
Dick Thornburgh
Marcuse
Board of Education
PFT
Murray
White in brief political stance on Reagan budget plan
El Paso Congressman White, aligning with conservative Democrats on Reagan era budget cuts and defense buildup, says he has not felt party pressure. He defends independent voting, notes 25 years in public service, and states he fears no election outcome in 1982. He did not brief Democratic leaders before decisions.
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Reagan
Democratic Party
Texas
el Paso County
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