Chinese Initial Pact To Open Trade Routes
China and the United States began an initial trade agreement aimed at expanding commerce to its full potential. Secretary Kreps said the pact would create a framework for orderly trade, with MFN status and easier credits, while boosting contacts through trade shows and firm offices. Endorsing U.S. goals, the accord awaits signing and congressional approval with a projected rise in two decades from 1.1 billion in 1978 to multi billion yearly trade by 1984.
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Canton
China
China Today
United States
Juanita Kreps
Li Quiang
Li Chiang
U.S
Khomeini restricts executions and calls for assassinations
In Tehran Ayatollah Khomeini orders death sentences only for killers or those who ordered killings. The Pars agency reports the 205th execution under his regime and Khalkhali vows to target royal regime figures. The move follows Elghanian’s controversial trial and foreign criticism.
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Habib Elghanian
Israel
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Parviz Torabi Marashi
Behbehan
Sadeq Khalkhali
Islamic Revolutionary T
Gas Shortage Threatens Mother's Day Travel Plans
Gas shortages loom nationwide as stations close for weekends and holidays. Governors office moves to keep at least half of stations open on weekends while drivers fear Memorial Day crowds will strain the supply. Texas and Kansas report 80 to 90 percent closures. Massachusetts and Illinois show similar gaps.
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Edmund Brown Jr
Texas
Kansas
Lamar Phillips
Texas Aaa
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Columbia
Michigan
Charles Shipley
State Dealers’ Association
Vance Warns Senate on SALT Amendments
Secretary of State Vance warns the Senate against amending the arms treaty with the Soviet Union saying changes could kill the pact and unravel NATO. Defense Secretary Brown aids the case on Meet the Press as lawmakers like Baker and Nunn weigh possible amendments and ratification prospects.
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Senate
Cyrus R. Vance
NATO
Vance
NBC
Meet the Press
Defense
Harold Brown
Luther Sheppard Celebrates 100th Birthday in Front Royal
Luther Sheppard marked his centennial with family and friends in Front Royal last week. The Wire from Warren feature highlights his enduring spirit and a brief review of his long years. Woodstock nostalgia and a Seventh District Black Caucus event are also noted with photos on internal pages.
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Front Royal
Warren
Caucesne
Seventh District
Black Caucus
Area News
School Roof Repairs Prompt Budget Questions
The roof work costs 32000 dollars, over three times the eight year old roof’s initial price. William Minor expresses frustration about a supposed 20 year roof and poor timing of the repair. The issue concerns the front portion of the school not including wings.
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Se. Boinsaat Grounds Committee
William Minor
Buckner
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