Reagan opts for mild sanctions on South Africa
President Reagan plans an executive order Monday to ban computer sales to South African government agencies enforcing apartheid and to bar African firms that discriminate against blacks. He also proposes a U.S. financed scholarship fund for educating South African blacks, aiming to blunt Congress moves toward tougher sanctions.
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Ford workers strike over safety issues at Lorain plant
More than 5,000 United Auto Workers members at Ford Motor Co. Lorain Assembly Plant began a strike at 12 01 after failing to resolve nine health and safety grievances. Production continued briefly while union and company talks remained unresolved and the walkout was linked to potential effects on the Avon Lake truck plant.
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Reagan Warns on Unfair Trade Practices Action
President Reagan announced unprecedented unilateral moves to dismantle trade barriers on select U.S. exports to Japan Europe Brazil and South Korea. Officials say the step signals U.S. intolerance for unfair practices and aims to curb congressional calls for protectionist legislation amid a looming $150 billion trade deficit.
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Voice Box Recovered in Midwest Express Crash
Investigators recovered a severely burned cockpit voice recorder from the wreckage of Midwest Express Flight 105 near Milwaukee. Officials cautioned the device may yield few clues due to extensive damage while a flight data recorder is older and harder to analyze. Relatives arrived seeking identification data as investigators examine maintenance, structure, and engine components and review engine rotation at impact.
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Glenn criticizes Reagan on trade and education at Lorain Dinner
U S Senator John Glenn told about 200 attendees at the Lorain County Jefferson Jackson Dinner that America trails in research and education under President Reagan. He praised Democratic prospects for 1986 with re elections for Celeste and Pease and urged renewed commitment to education and industry. A group of local teachers presented 300 signatures opposing Social Security changes for educators. Glenn also praised area Democrats for party strength.
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