Reagan under pressure as deficits and fees loom
A column argues Reagan must rebalance fiscal policy in 1983. It critiques his tax cuts, rising deficits, and calls for targeted defense and spending cuts. The piece stresses restoring a stable economic base, reducing interest costs, and maintaining strong defense while avoiding broad tax increases.
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Commerce Department
Congress
Reagan
White House
Rancho del Cielo
United States
America
Stan
U.S. Facilitates Uranium Shipments to South Africa
The State Department quietly allowed Edlow International to broker two enriched uranium shipments to South Africa, bypassing nuclear inspection norms. Harry Marshall acknowledged meeting with Edlow, saying officials neither encouraged nor discouraged the deal, highlighting limited options under Reagan policies.
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Washington
State Department
U.S
South Africa
Edlow International
United States
Harry Marshall
Howard Wolpe
D-Mich
Edlow
Wolpe
Marshall
House Foreign Affairs
Africa
Reagan
Private firms eyed Soviet gas gear for Europe pipeline
The report notes private American companies showing interest in selling Soviet machinery for a natural gas pipeline to Western Europe. It cites a House lame duck session approving pay hikes and increases in office and travel expenses for members, boosting incidental funds to at least $52,000 annually, with higher air travel costs.
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Soviet Union
Europe
Courage Isn't Everything Day In Blackpool Tragedy
Alistair Anthony and his dog perish after plunging into 20 foot waves off Blackpool as five officers and a policewoman also drown in a doomed rescue. Mayor appeals for funds for dependents while debate grows over gallantry awards for Anthony and rescue ethics.
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Alistair Anthony
Blackpool
England
Anthony
Tom Percival
Lee
Budget freeze talk gains traction in Washington
Senator Hollings renews a budget freeze idea as a way to shrink deficits and calm political troubles. Reagan remains skeptical, arguing a broad freeze could threaten social security and defense, while supporters call it a bold, simple stroke to restore fiscal balance.
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Hollings
Washington
Congress
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
U.S
Fritz Hollings
Wall Street
Main Street
Pentagon
Uhler
White House
Nation should join in honoring King observances
The piece argues for a national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 15, combining a day for peace and progress with tribute to Black Americans. It reviews state adoption, federal status, and cost debates, noting support for a global symbol of democracy and nonviolence.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Illinois
District of Columbia
Virgin Islands
King
Memphis
Congress
United States
Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Center
Washington
America
Cosmos 1402 Homecoming Worries Echo in Orbit Scene
In a tongue in cheek column, Mark Russell imagines VIP reactions as the Soviet Cosmos 1402 satellite plunges toward Earth. Analysts joke about high stakes and unlikely mishaps while speculating on officials like Weinberger Watt Trudeau and Andropov.
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