Reagan policy called risky in Central America debate
Washington critics say Reagan aims at peace but risks war as Mondale calls his telecast vague and defensive. Sen. Pressler and Sen. Kennedy join Democrats in warning the United States is moving toward greater military involvement and a potential shooting war in Central America.
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Flag Burned As Mexico City Protest Jeers Reagan Policy
Thousands of student demonstrators gathered outside the U S Embassy in Mexico City to protest President Reagan's Central American policy. About 2 000 people blocked traffic for over two hours chanting Down with Reagan Yanquis No Cuba Si while U S Marine guards watched from the embassy upper floors as steel gates remained locked.
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Reagan defends record as feminists criticize appointments
President Reagan says he has named more than 1,000 women to federal executive jobs, claiming a stronger record than Carter. The National Women's Political Caucus counters with figures showing 63 top-level appointments for Reagan versus 96 under Carter, and notes few women on judicial posts.
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Peace Council alarmed by Reagan's Central America moves
Syracuse Peace Council expresses disappointment and alarm at President Reagan. Gary Weinstein calls the dispatch of warships to Nicaragua a significant escalation toward a Vietnam style conflict. He urges immediate cut of military aid and cancellation of exercises in Honduras and the Caribbean. Weinstein also criticizes Reagan's televised remarks and Kissinger's chairing of a regional panel.
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How they voted Central New York congressmen on Central America
Washington report lists Central New York members voting on two policy proposals. The adviser freeze failed 170 to 247 with McHugh Boehlert and Horton for, Martin and Wortley against. A troop deployment restriction failed 165 to 259 with Boehlert and Horton for and McHugh Martin Wortley against.
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Reagan defends right to self defense in briefing on Central America
Reagan rejects war talk and says there are no military plans for intervention in Vietnam style. He endorses Latin American leaders' peace proposals and notes cautious Cuban and Nicaraguan statements. He cites intelligence claiming weapons support to El Salvador rebels and Sandinista government from the Soviets and Cuba.
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Fidel Castro rails at US in descharched Santiago speech
Under a sweltering sun in Santiago Cuba's main plaza thousands interrupted Castro with applause and chants. He delivered a sharp anti US address blasting American support for Central American rightist regimes, covert aid to rebels, and the Nicaragua conflict while praising Cuba's revolution and denouncing external pressure.
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