Reagan rallies Texas Republicans for Collins in 1980 bid
President Reagan addressed about 2000 Republicans at Wild Briar Farm near Irving praising recovery signs in the economy and urging more Republicans in Congress. He attacked O Neill and Wright, praised Collins, and contrasted BentSen’s votes with Tower’s conservatism while urging two Texas Republicans in the Senate.
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Ecology groups blast Reagan environmental policy report
A coalition of 10 environmental groups releases Hitting Home detailing pesticide exposure for South Texas farm workers, toxins in Great Lakes fish, and mining pressures on national parks. The study targets the Interior Department and EPA, accusing the administration of weakening pollution controls for private interests.
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Indonesia Seeks U S Arms Deals During Suharto Visit
President Suharto visits Washington for talks with Reagan to strengthen ties and discuss favorable terms for U S aircraft and naval vessels. Officials stress defense assurances over China and Japan role, with Japan urged to extend defenses 1000 nautical miles from Tokyo Bay.
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Reagan target Arnold calls him liberal and socialist
Gary Richard Arnold, a California Republican candidate, accused President Reagan of being a liberal and a socialist and of abandoning conservatives. He said Reagan changed colors from right to red, then held a Dallas news conference shortly before Reagan’s rally in Irving. Arnold claimed Reagan was following him, not the other way around, and declined to reveal future plans.
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