Reagan demands sweeping arms deal in Geneva talks
Washington reports Reagan will press for a verifiable reduction of both sides nuclear arsenals, not just limits on growth, warning hard bargaining ahead with the Soviet delegation. McFarlane cites Soviet violations of prior pacts as a key obstacle and notes Congress may vote on $1.5 billion for MX missiles while Star Wars research continues.
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Israel tolerates Arab colleges while policing for violence
Reporting from Birzeit Israel moves in on the campus north of Ramallah seizing printed material and gear tied to anti Israel activity The seizure targets items linked to the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and other PLO infrastructure officials say the campuses train militants and aid guerrilla warfare The situation reflects Israel struggle to curb incitement while maintaining access for Palestinians in the occupied territories
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Birzeit University Clash Highlights Israel’s Security Dilemma
Cal Thomas argues Western opinion favors Arab schools like Birzeit while overlooking Israel’s need to keep itself free from internal threats. He notes the DFLP’s violent aims are excused as academic freedom, while Israel’s temporary closures draw outcry from liberal groups and the World Council of Churches. He cites a jailhouse humor sign from an Israeli captain and urges that Arabs and Jews must coexist, though achieving it remains challenging.
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Veto and relief push clash as leaders tour Africa
Report notes President Bush touring Africa amid famine relief debate while farmers condemn the veto of farm credit legislation. Scathing letters to David Stockman reflect outrage. FDA considers emergency artificial heart approval amid debate.
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Africa
George
Teflon
David Stockman
Wallace hosts black leaders in Montgomery amid old rites
Twenty years after the march onomery Alabama Governor Wallace welcomed a group of black leaders to the capital. A few old traditions linger as paintings of Jefferson Davis and Reagan's Civil Rights Commission line the walls.
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General Dynamics scandals show corporate greed and corruption
A Chicago columnist denounces General Dynamics for padding Pentagon bills with nonessential expenses. He cites a $100,000 executive resort charge, a $150 dog boarding, and a $18,000 golf club join fee, linking these to wasteful defense spending and tax avoidance. The piece highlights Lester Crown of Material Service Corp. as a onetime Chicago figure on the GD board, noting past bribery cases and immunity deals.
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Material Service Corp
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