Issue and Debate C.I.A.'s Recruitment of Journalists for Covert Operations; The Background Against Use of Journalists For Use of Journalists The Outlook
Date: 16 April 1980
By DEIRDRE CARMODY
Deirdre CARMODY
Issue and Debate article on CIA's recruitment of journalists for covert operations; lists arguments for and against practice, and outlook (M)
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Endorsements: Pursuing Will-o'-the-Wisps; News Analysis Republicans' Endorsements An Entree to Contributors The Negative Side
Date: 17 April 1980
By ADAM CLYMER Special to The New York Times
Adam Special
Analysis of importance of endorsements to campaigns of '80 Presidential aspirants; finds few endorsements have translated into effective organizational help or into direct impact on individual voters and their decisions, but that candidates still pursue endorsements with vigor; Republican national chairman Bill Brock and former Reagan campaign manager John P Sears comment; Brock photo (M)
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COMPANY NEWS; Hunt Reports Stake In Penn Central A.&P. Sets Ceiling On Meat Prices Sperry Introduces New Computer Deere Plans Layoffs At Three Plants Piedmont Purchases 10 Boeing 737 Jets
Date: 17 April 1980
Sperry Corporation introduces new small general purpose computer, Univac System 80, aimed at market for replacement machines for IBM System 3 models; purchase prices range from $55,869 to $94,647 (S)
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World News Briefs; Liberia Said to Consult U.S., Then Tighten Security United States Resumes Active Role in I.L.O. Italy's Communists Restore Ties With Chinese Party
Date: 16 April 1980
Italy's Communist Party, in new demonstration of independence from Soviet Union, re-establishes relations with Chinese Communist Party after a break of 15 years (S)
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News of Olympic Boycott Move Puzzles Ordinary Soviet Citizens; Preparations Nearly Complete MANY SOVIET PEOPLE PUZZLED BY BOYCOTT Some Dissidents Support Boycott Major Renovation Is Under Way On Alert Against Subversives
Date: 17 April 1980
By CRAIG R. WHITNEY Special to The New York Times
Craig WHITNEY
Most Soviet people are puzzled by news of Olympic boycott, with exception or some dissidents and intellectuals who understand justification for action, and even support it as symbolic gesture; cartoon (L)
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World News Briefs; Ex-Tolbert Aide Questioned In Liberian Treason Case U.S. Soldier and Aide Slain By 3 Assailants in Istanbul Irish U.N. Soldier Dies After Lebanon Fighting 2 Deputy Premiers Named In China by a Key Panel
Date: 17 April 1980
new military rulers in Liberia announce start of treason trials for officials of administration of late Pres Tolbert and bring former Justice Min Joseph J F Chesson before army tribunal for interrogation (S)
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COMPANY NEWS; Western Union Link With TRT Is Set Motor Home Maker Closes 9 Plants Charter Advances Republic Life Bid Indiana Standard Cites Gas Discovery Gorton Announces Additional Layoffs Wometco Signs Sears Accord
Date: 16 April 1980
Fleetwood Enterprises closes 3 motor home, 3 travel trailer and 3 manufactured housing plants (S)
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On Iran, Planned Ambiguity; U.S., Apparently Seeking to Create Uncertainty On Use of Force, Also Causes Confusion to Public News Analysis Some Long-Planned Moves On Iran, Planned Ambiguity on Intentions 'Concerted Action' by Allies Tough Job of Management
Date: 17 April 1980
By BERNARD GWERTZMAN Special to The New York Times
Bernard Special
analyis: Carter Administration has undertaken policy of deliberate ambiguity toward Iran by raising possibility of military steps to free hostages, without actually making crucial decision to take such risks; Administration's recent moves have resulted in confusion of signals to Iranians, US allies and American public; US officials say ambiguity is inevitable in uncertain situation (M)
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