El Salvador plans elections and amnesty for guerrillas
The U S backed interim government led by Alvaro Magana plans general elections in December and a peace commission amnesty for leftist guerrillas. Rebels have reacted negatively, while officials say many may accept after details, with economic support offered and no requirement to surrender.
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Alvaro Magana
Reagan
Magana
Constituent Assembly
Radio
Venceremos
U.S
Peace Commission
Francisco Quinonez
Associated Press
Administration presses El Salvador aid despite cuts plan
The Reagan administration maintains a request for 110 million dollars in extra military aid to El Salvador. Secretary of State Shultz presents the case to Congress as hearings set in both the Senate and House. A focal point is 60 million channeled from other regions to El Salvador, while Senators propose reducing the request to 23.7 million and seeking unconditional talks with leftist rebels.
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Reagan
el Salvador
George P. Shultz
Capital Hill
Senate Appropriations
Appropriations
House
Senate Foreign Relations
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
R-Kan
Christopher J. Dodd
D-Conn
Daniel K. Inouye
D-Hawaii
Ruckelshaus to lead EPA amid reform debate
The former EPA chief from 1970 73 and Watergate era figure faces Senate and House scrutiny as he returns to head the agency under Reagan. Supporters praise integrity and expertise, while critics demand real resource commitments and personnel changes to restore credibility and curb political manipulation. Environmental groups urge stronger environmental protections and reform at EPA.
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Nixon
Ruckelshaus
Archibald Cox
Reagan
White House
House
Burford
Elliott H. Levitas
D-Ga
House Public Works Investigations
White House aide alters account on EPA race talks
White House aide James Medas revised his statement to admit he and EPA official Rita Lavelle discussed several governors up for re election on July 13. House investigators prepared to cite Lavelle for contempt after she did not appear under subpoena.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
House
White House
James M. Medas
EPA
Rita M. Lavelle
Nors
Ms. Lavelle
California
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee On Investigations
Medas
Ruckelshaus Leaves Six Figure EPA Salary, Faces Watergate Fallout
The article notes William Ruckelshaus, then senior vice president at Weyerhaeuser, earns 221,500 but will take a 69,800 salary at the EPA. An aunt from Indianapolis praises his integrity and faith, saying he wouldn’t cover up wrongs and remains considered for new duties. She recalls his Princeton visits and laundry runs. Kathryn Dawson, another aunt, lives nearby in a geriatric center.
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Ruckelshaus
Indianapolis
Princeton University
Loretto
Europeans Tackle Routine Problems At Summit Windup
In Brussels leaders of the 10 nation European Common Market wrap a regular summit focusing on Middle East East West relations and internal issues after completing a seventh realignment of EMS currencies. The German mark rose 5.5 percent and the French franc fell 2.5 percent to improve export prospects and reduce deficits. The dollar strengthened against EMS currencies, hinting at cheaper European holidays for dollar travelers.
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Belgium
France
U.S
France's Le Pors Defends Socialist Policy Amid Franc Devaluation
Anicet Le Pors, France's Civil Service minister and Communist cabinet member, argues the franc's decline and France's economic woes reflect actions by past and other capitalist governments, not socialism in France. He notes benefits of the Mitterrand government and stresses independence from Soviet influence while touring the United States.
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Francois Mitterrand
Anicet le Pors
le Pors
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
U.S
Mitterrand
Brittany
Communist Party
Beetle comeback reaches U.S. scene fuel costs and rules
The VW Beetle returns to the United States via Mexico made models priced around 2500 dollars but faces U S customs scrutiny for not meeting emissions and safety standards. Buyers risk seizure if unconverted with possible costs up to 7000 dollars to bring into compliance or face disposal by authorities.
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Detroit
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Mexico
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D-Okla
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David Mason
Helmut Kohl
Val Duchesse Castle
Gaston Thorn
European Communities Commission
Susan Feeney
Nor Anicet le Pors
Texas
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Barry Ring Co
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