SALT II Debate Grows as Senate Considers Ratification
Senate critics vow to amend or reject the treaty to cap the arms race despite Carter urging ratification. The pact would limit missiles and bombers to 2 250 each through 1985, with verification concerns and questions about a Soviet first strike and unequal terms fueling the national debate.
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Tough New Restrictions On Nuclear Power Plants
Congress tightens rules on atomic plants after Three Mile Island. House Interior Committee approves a moratorium on new reactors and calls for full NRC inspectors and better emergency links. Senate panel weighs a ban on federal permits where evacuation plans are absent.
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Israel Halts Pursuit After UN Border Clash in Lebanon
Israeli troops backed by 400 soldiers and dozens of vehicles crossed into southern Lebanon pursuing a Palestinian guerrilla group but halted when confronted by a multinational UN peacekeeping force at Shakara. The Irish battalion refused to cooperate, and calm was restored after reinforcement and mediation led by UN General Emmanuel Erskine.
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Powhatan School Holds Annual Corporation Dinner
The Powhatan School held its annual corporation dinner last night with remarks from former CIA official Harry Rositzke. Details are on the Area News page.
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Senate Approves House Support for Gas Rationing Plan
Congress edges toward a national gasoline rationing program as the Senate votes 58 to 39 to back a modified plan. The White House campaigns for House approval, with governors Brown and Clements testing regional distribution ideas amid looming energy shortages.
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Some Win Some Lose In Gasoline Rationing Plan
Washington AP report outlines a Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan with winners and losers. Essential public services rural residents and farmers would get ample fuel while big car owners and those in areas lacking public transport face tighter limits.
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