Argentina Threat To Use OAS Treaty Shakes U S Officials
The United States weighs potential use of the Rio Treaty after Argentina hints at invoking it over the Falklands crisis. President Reagan and the State Department urge negotiated settlement while avoiding commitments, as Britain moves a large fleet toward the islands and Argentina seeks allied consultation. The 1947 pact pledges Western Hemisphere defense, but U S officials say it is premature to decide aid obligations.
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Kansas Senate committee weighs 7.5 percent state pay hike
In Topeka the Senate Ways and Means Committee pressed budget director Lynn Muchmore for details on a proposed 7.5 percent increase for about 38 000 state workers plus 1 25 percent for merit raises. Muchmore said inflation rates may lower the figure but could not specify local inflation.
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