Helsinki Declaration a year later called a piece of paper
A year after signing the Helsinki Declaration the West Soviet exchanges prove mostly unfulfilled. Limited visa progress contrasts with continued East bloc travel controls and restricted East West contacts. The accord’s promises remain vague, with Moscow sticking to its own policy.
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Uranium Cut Off in Response to India Nuclear Progress
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission faces a clear choice to halt enriched uranium shipments to India. Canada has already stopped due to India’s 1974 explosion and suspected use of American deuterium. India’s new reprocessing plant and nonproliferation stance heighten calls to end U.S. uranium support.
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India
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Viewpoint Editor's Note on Butler Drive Beltway Option
Readers propose Butler Drive as part of a beltway using Rt. 81 and Rt. 37 to route around Winchester. They argue it would relieve downtown congestion and 5 p.m. bottlenecks while moving workers out of town, opposing Alternate B and a highway official suggestion.
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Big John Connally Looms in Republican Convention Shadows
James Reston analyzes Texan John Connally as a looming force in Kansas City politics. He profiles Connally as a skilled debater and opportunist with influence over Ford and Reagan supporters, while noting his past ties, questions about loyalty, and potential as a vice presidential pick or campaign manager amid a fractured GOP.
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Medicaid Medicare Ripoffs Prompt Calls For Medical Probe
James J. Kilpatrick examines widespread Medicaid and Medicare fraud. Senator Moss cites thousands in fraud cases across New Jersey Missouri Texas Colorado and California involving doctors surgeons dentists and podiatrists. He notes prosecution and licensing flaws allow crooks to escape jail while billions are siphoned from public funds.
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Ford Reinforces Bid as Campaign Circles Reagan to VP
In Kansas City Ford aides resist a Ford Reagan ticket while pushing disinformation to block Reagan from the VP slot. Delegates split between Ford and Reagan with Mississippi and Pennsylvania loyalties shifting as Dent Martschink and Rosenbaum clash over rule 16 c. The plan to lure Southern delegates falters as Ford maintains a lead and associates push to keep Reagan out of the running mate position.
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Rosenbaum
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Natchez
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Schweiker
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