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...weak dollar brings a flood of tourists to America. -- A Canada- U. S. trade pact meets resistance in Ottawa. -- Rustling flourishes...
With no major new arms-control pact ready to be signed, the Moscow summit promises to be devoid of drama. Instead, it will consist mainly of the signing of protocols and agreements on trade and cultural exchange. "It is, after all, a rather ceremonial affair," said a Soviet editor. "It is a chance for your President to see Moscow. He is welcome." Reagan will attend the Bolshoi Ballet, visit a monastery and field questions from students at Moscow State University; First Lady Nancy will travel to Leningrad...
...pact is more than 90% done. Of course, the remaining 10% includes some tricky issues, and it may be there, in those details, that the devil resides. While a fifth Reagan summit with Gorbachev is possible, it may take Michael Dukakis or George Bush to finish the work. But it is impressive work nonetheless. The result would be the first major cut in strategic arsenals since the arms race began 40 years ago. Even more important, the effort could lead to "stabilizing" reductions that could enhance the nuclear peace...
...space-strike arms," they proposed a package of what they called interim measures: a ban on antisatellite weapons, a ban on "space-to-earth weapons" (such as lasers mounted on orbiting battle stations) and a "strengthening of the ABM treaty." They suggested adding a new protocol to the pact that would prohibit either side from withdrawing for 15 to 20 years...
When the Senate finally votes on the pact, ratification is assured, Dole noted, because only 67 votes are required. "The question is how many votes are going to be for it," he said. "Is it going to be 94, 95, 92? It's not even close...