Opponents fail to block U S anti-satellite test
A federal court refused a bid by four Democratic congressmen and unions to block the Reagan ASAT test. The Senate voted 62 to 34 against delaying the launch as U S officials prepare to attempt to strike the Solwind satellite above the Pacific.
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Soviets Lead World in Arms Exports Surpassing U S
The Arms Control and Disarmament Agency report shows the Soviet Union regained its status as the top arms exporter in 1964 with $9.4 billion in sales. The United States totaled $7.7 billion, with a 22 percent share, while the Soviets held 26.9 percent. France, Britain, and Italy gain ground as arms sellers.
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US seeks release of Soviet dissidents Sakharov and wife
The State Department plans to press for the release of Andrei Sakharov and his wife Dr. Yelena Bonner before the Reagan Gorbachev summit. A State Department official described pre summit talks in Geneva as open and positive, noting discussions at the highest levels with Moscow. Semyonov, Sakharov’s stepson who ended a 14 day hunger strike, said the administration shares the goal of their release.
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