Religious groups unite on nuclear arms fear across churches
In a six month span major U S mainline denominations voiced broad political concerns centered on the nuclear arms race. The Episcopal House of Bishops denounced massive nuclear overkill and urged leaders to repudiate military threats.
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United States
House of Bishops of the
Episcopal Church
U.S
Pittsburgh
Council of Bishops of the Methodist Church
William Sweet
EditorialResearch. cc
Old-line churches join anti nuke fight
The Rev. Robert M. Davidson urges 8600 United Presbyterian congregations to discuss a freeze on nuclear weapons production. Seven Southern Baptist state conventions adopt peace statements as concern grows among church members and activists. Catholic officials and bishops clash over political influence and church leaders public judgments.
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National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Washington
John R. Roach
Mark Hurley
Santa Ana
Calif
Catholic Church
Philadelphia
American Baptist Churches
Robert M. Davidson
United Presbyterian Church
Davidson
Mike Clark
Riverside Church
New York City
National Security
William P. Clark
Richard V. Allen
Superfund law faces delays and funding worries
One year after the Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Waste Remedial Act created a 1.6 billion cleanup fund, supporters warn delayed implementation and budget cuts threaten readiness. EPA missed the June plan deadline and critics fear funds may not be fully spent on priority sites.
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Robert T. Stafford
R-Vt
Congress
Mary McNeil
Superb Fund
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Senate
Environmentalists fear for cleanup progress
Jo Cooper of the Senate Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution says commitment to the superfund is strong and delays stem from administration of the program. EPA Administrator Anne M. Gorsuch insists the Reagan plan aims for rapid cleanup, listing 114 priority sites and proposing three funding and leadership options including cooperation with states and court-enforced cleanup.
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Jo Cooper
Senate
Subcommittee On
EPA
Anne M. Gorsuch
Reagan
Office of Management and Budget
OMB
Rawiats Seizes Power For Second Time In Coup
A former air force pilot leads a coup claiming the ousted regime stalled economic recovery in the county. The takeover installs the People s Defense Organization to govern amid ongoing instability and claims of improved governance.
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Air Force
People’s Defense Organization
Ghana coup marks fifth seizure of power in nation
The Associated Press reports Ghana's government is toppled in what is described as the fifth military seizure since independence for a country of about 11 million. Jerry Rawlings, 34, returns to power amid an ailing economy blamed on ousted President Limann's administration.
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Associated Press
Ghana
Britain
Jerry J. Rawlings
Ghanian
Rawlings
National Council of Elders
Hilla Limann
Africa
Ivory Coast
Upper Volta
Togo
Accra
Gold Coast
Emen
Kwame Nkrumeh
Limann
In Your Opinion Don’t honor FDR
John Loeffler of Meridian argues against commemorating Franklin D. Roosevelt by appointing Arthur Schlesinger to plan a birthday tribute. He contends Roosevelt harmed civil rights, civil liberties, and economic independence, citing alleged misdeeds, policies, and ties to communism and Stalin, comparing the move to Orwell’s Animal Farm.
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Hugh Carey
Arthur Schlesinger
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Orwell
Napoleon
Schlesinger
John Loeffler
Meridian
Forgetful Day Turns Sour as Arrow Sparks Criticism
On a bright sunny day a stray moment of harsh critique lands a jab. The speaker reflects on memory gaps and the urge to forgive while questions linger about kindness and restraint.
Pro Life March Echoes Call for Human Life Amendment
The writer recounts the Jan 22 march in Washington by tens of thousands opposing the 1973 abortion decision. They complain press undercounts pro life turnout, claim yearly growth since 1974 and urge a constitutional human life amendment to protect all unborn children.
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Supreme Court
Sani
Right To Life
America
Glutting the museum market on Mrs Reagan’s free clothes
A columnist notes Nancy Reagan accepts designer clothing as loans and gifts, boosting elite fashion sales while museums face a flood of worn items. She argues the first lady’s use aids designers but could overwhelm museums with artifacts from inaugurations and other events, provoking curators and collectors.
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New York
Nancy Reagan
Wan Erry
Reagan
Princeton
Seventh Avenue
Helmut Schmidt
White House
Knute Rockne
Sen
Jesse Helms
Antique Technology Department
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