Reagan May Add Camp Stopover To West Germany Visit
West Germany officials said Reagan may augment his May state visit by visiting a former Nazi concentration camp, potentially Dachau, to accompany a wreath at Bitburg. Spokesman Boenisch emphasized reconciliation over graves of the fallen as Washington weighs the plan amid cross nation criticisms.
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Reagan presses plan for Nicaragua aid amid fight over war risk
Washington AP Reagan and opponents clash over 14 million aid to the Contras. He warns a vote against the plan is a vote against peace while opponents say approval would widen war in Central America. House and Senate set votes next week amid signs of potential compromise.
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New U S Iran Rift Deepens Over Hostage Killings
The United States weighs possible action as five American hostages in Lebanon, held by Iran-linked groups, prompt warnings from Secretary Shultz and National Security Adviser McFarlane. They warned Iran of retaliation and proposed targeted military responses if harm comes to the captives. The captives include Terry Anderson and four others kidnapped since last year.
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American University
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Lawrence Jenco
Robert Murphy
Urge Idled Land To Fight Erosion
A 10-year conservation reserve program to take 20 million acres out of crop production would sharply cut soil erosion in the United States. The Agriculture Department studies sent to Congress say the plan, at over 1 billion dollars annually, would save topsoil and reduce surplus production, amid Capitol Hill pressure and GOP concerns over budget impact. Idaho Governor John Evans, for the National Governors Association, urged a decade-long land set aside at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing.
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Counterfeit USA for Africa goods cause multimillion loss
Los Angeles AP reports counterfeit clothing bearing the USA for Africa logo has cost the hunger relief effort as much as $2 million. Bootleg merchandise appears coast to coast including Beverly Hills and Westwood with sales in Florida New York Chicago Detroit Phoenix Tucson and San Francisco. Officials warn genuine designs show a wheat sheaf in the second A of Africa.
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