Sanctions debate on Soviets draws in Brzezinski and Kennan
Washington AP Brzezinski urges broader U S sanctions against the Soviet Union to show resolve over Poland and potential Moscow intervention. Former ambassador Kennan opposes sanctions as ineffective pinpricks that raise tensions. Schmidt warns U S action could risk war, while Brzezinski links Poland repression to German reunification prospects.
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NRA calls Polish Americans to thank founding fathers
The NRA ran a full page ad in the New York Times urging Polish Americans to say a silent thank you to the authors of the U S Constitution for protecting the right to bear arms. Neal Knox argued Poland’s permit revocation shows government abuse and strengthens the case against gun control in the United States. He stressed the Second Amendment as a final means to resist tyranny and cited Polish moves against basic rights as warning.
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Reagan faces busy agenda as Allen case unfolds
The West reports a tense exchange with the German chancellor over Poland’s martial law, while leaks speculate Allen’s ouster. Reagan aides discuss possibilities of a future White House role if ethics inquiry clears him. Meese and Hauser may delay decisions until the internal report is finished. A tax revenue plan to empower states is under Cabinet review this week.
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Poland and W Europe discuss civil liberties amid martial law claims
Western officials warn that suspending aid to Poland or imposing more sanctions could endanger East West ties and push Poland closer to the Soviet Union. NATO ministers plan a Brussels meeting next week as Poland ramps up debt arrangements to avoid default with a reported 350 million dollars lined up to cover last year’s interest. Reuters notes Moscow’s aid and the regime’s grip amid shortages, while Rex Reagan criticizes Western sanctions as sheriff like rhetoric and accuses the USSR of instigating martial law.
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Machine gun law spurs few buyers in Chicago
In Chicago a surge of inquiries about machine guns followed a new law letting private citizens own them, but buyers remained few as dealers noted swift government action and lawmakers’ pledges to repeal the measure, which took effect Friday.
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FBI wary over Libyan hit squad reports in US
FBI Director William Webster said the agency has not confirmed reports that a Libyan assassination squad entered the United States. He noted such reports could be planted to mislead officials while revealing a sizable Soviet espionage presence, with about 35 percent of diplomats in the U.S. tied to spying.
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Ice slows roads as Northeast sees widespread school closings
Ice and slush disrupt travel from Oneida County to Albany as USAir reports delays and cancellations. Syracuse Hancock Airport operates on time while Pittsburgh arrivals falter. Dozens of Central New York districts delay or cancel classes, with Limestone Creek flooding risk prompting continued monitoring. Schools like Altmar Parish Williamstown and Rome shut for the day. East Syracuse Minoa and North Syracuse delay start by up to two hours.
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