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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1980
Page
2
The GOP platform, finalized in Detroit, rejects SALT II, calls for higher defense spending, and pushes for state power with judges opposing abortion, death penalty reinstated, and looser gun laws. It also drops ERA support and abortion ban language, avoiding hard foreign policy stances to widen Reagan appeal.
An unexpected contract offer revived Detroit talks between the city and 9,000 striking workers, boosting hopes for a breakthrough and a possible end to the walkout that halted garbage collection and city services. Officials warn the remaining items are tough, with a ratification vote possible this weekend.
The platform dropped plans to oppose American funding to Nicaragua and did not stage a fight over Taiwan. Rep. Jack Kemp said Helms was persuaded to avoid clashes, while Allen denied pressure from Reagan forces. The document preserves opposition to the SALT treaty and calls for heavy defense spending and a shipbuilding program to match Soviet forces.
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