House Approves Nuclear Freeze Resolve Amid Debate
The House passed a symbolic mutual and verifiable freeze on U S and Soviet arsenals by 278 to 149, with Republicans opposing the linkage to deeper reductions. Supporters hailed a grassroots movement, while opponents warned the measure unlikely to pass the Senate or survive a presidential veto.
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Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
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Reagan eyes Soviet arms proposal in Europe talks
President Reagan welcomed Yuri Andropov's offer to set ceilings on nuclear warheads in Europe and said it will be given serious consideration when arms talks resume. He noted a softening stance alongside his March compromise, while Nitze will review the plan before Geneva talks reopen May 17.
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Erich Honecker
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Paul H. Nitze
Yuri Kvitsinsky
Nitze
Geneva
Switzerland
Bishops call for halt on nuclear weapons faces criticism
U S bishops urged a complete halt to production and deployment of nuclear arms. The State Department urged focusing on deep reductions and stabilized arsenals instead. Deputy spokesman Alan Romberg criticized the priority given to halting production over pursuing deeper cuts. The National Conference of Catholic Bishops voted 238 to 9 to push the halt during a Chicago meeting.
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Chinese immigrant awarded 400000 in Illinois mental hospital case
David Tom, 53, a former Elgin Mental Health Center patient, won 400000 from a federal jury after a four year suit alleging his rights were violated while housed in state facilities for 31 years without care in his Chinese dialect. Attorneys vow appeal and aim to place him with Chinese community support.
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David Tom
Elgin
State Department of Mental Health
Cindy Farenga
Tom
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Public Guardian
Patrick Murphy
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Murphy
Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Mental Health Department
United States
Senate praises Ruckelshaus in confirmation hearings
William D Ruckelshaus faced sharp questions on independence from Reagan policies while pledging strict ethical standards to lead the EPA He defended his ability to act as administrator rather than White House staff and said he would not resign if full aims were not met The Senate Environment Committee continued questioning while critics urged a cleaner agency image
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William Carney
R-Nly
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Anson Franklin
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Court OKs literacy test for high school diplomas
Florida must require a functional literacy test for diploma eligibility after a federal ruling. About 3,000 Florida seniors face diploma denial. two thirds of failures are Black. The decision could influence about 15 states using tests for graduation.
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Florida
George C. Carr
Ralph Turlington
Chris Pipho
Education Commission of the States
Carr
Russ Vlaanderen
Denver
Teamster fund suit settled in largest action of its kind
Washington AP reports trustees of two Teamster benefit plans will repay more than 6 million dollars to settle a government case aimed at curbing abuse of union funds. The deal, announced by Labor Secretary Donovan, awaits federal court approval in Illinois and Florida and involves the Central States Pension Fund and a separate welfare fund.
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Raymond J. Donovan
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Central States Pension Fund
Michael Volpe
Donovan
Labor Department
Teamster
Teamster Pension and Welfare Trustees
Florida
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