Federal court overrules comparable worth ruling Seattle case
The U S Court of Appeals reversed a ruling that could have cost Washington state up to 1 billion dollars by allowing wages to reflect prevailing market conditions rather than commissioned surveys. The decision dampens a landmark equal pay effort but supporters vow to push comparable worth laws state by state while noting ongoing momentum.
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Reagan tax plan faces critique and details disclosed
The interview outlines President Reagan’s proposed tax reform with top individual rates at 35 percent and three brackets 15 25 and 35 percent. It covers eliminating state and local deductions, health insurance premiums tax, and capital gains considerations while noting Democratic concerns and negotiations at Airlie House.
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James Baker
Airlie House
Virginia
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Scripps Howard News Service
Dan Kostenkowsk
House
Ways and Means
Bombs Hit Paris Targets In Leftist Attacks
Bombs exploded today at four Paris businesses said to be dealing with South Africa harming black people. Three people were slightly injured. An anonymous caller to Agence France Presse claimed Direct Action as responsible, saying the firms oppress blacks. Direct Action has claimed 11 other attacks in France this year. Businesses hit included a coal importer, an aluminum firm, Renault, and a construction company.
Violence spreads to white suburbs in Cape Town unrest
In Cape Town and East London, Black and mixed race youths hurled gasoline bombs and stones at white area homes amid a widening wave of violence that has left over 650 dead. Police reported two youths killed during clashes with officers and 29 deaths overall in mixed race districts and townships near Cape Town and beyond.
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Duncan Village
Scottsdene
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Athlone
Mannenberg
Ravensmead
Retreat
Independent South African Press Assocation
U S bases offered by Saudi in signaling amid Gulf tensions
The State Department told Congress U S forces can use Saudi bases if Soviet action or oil challenges arise in the Persian Gulf. The offer, relayed by William Schneider Jr., followed internal debates as Reagan aides weigh a new arms package for Saudi Arabia. Saudi leaders have previously limited base access to maintain regional ties.
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Saudi Arabia
Persian Gulf
House Foreign Affairs Committee
William Schneider Jr
Reagan
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Jordan
Egypt
Middle East
Oman
Gulf
Soviets threaten space weapons as talks continue
In Geneva talks the Soviet Union warns against anti satellite weapons while the United States pledges to proceed with testing. Washington notes Moscow has had an operational ASAT system and urges balance in space defense amid calls to ban space weapons. Moscow seeks broader arms cuts if space weapons are tackled at Geneva.
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Soviet Union
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