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Monitor Archive for May 12, 1986
Taxes loom large as Congress weighs revenue reform, budget. Budget battle builds in House over military spending, deficit
Outlook for science funding is hazy. Uncertainty fuels debate over proportion spent on defense
In support of the free exercise of religion. The First Amendment requires that the Supreme Court keep its hands off religious institutions and pract...
Talking tough about terrorism at the Tokyo summit
Soviets work to prevent more fallout damage. Attempt to encase Chernobyl reactor in cement is latest step
Seattle listens to the voices of its children
Despite legal probes, Jackie Presser seems a cinch for Teamster reelection
Chernobyl boosts West Europe's antinuclear lobby. Only France's nuclear plans unlikely to be affected
A kids' agenda
Peace at graduation time
Exodus of Westerners deepens crisis in Lebanese education. Classes are halted indefinitely at American University
How students planned, built, enjoy an `outdoor classroom'
Two whites ask: after apartheid, what? Ex-parliamentarians try to act as catalyst for black-white talks
Realism: alive, well, attracting exceptional talent
Navajo rugs
Spring
Israel dismisses reports that it's headed for war with Syria
America's urban treasures
S. Korean opposition irked by Shultz's praise of President Chun
US reports slight progress toward a chemical-arms pact. Soviets agree on some of chemicals affected, hint at regular inspections
Roots
Senate's tax proposal measures up well on several key criteria
Heel to toe
The newcomers
Scanning the OTC market for new tulips
Spring training: a season of hope, a time for talk
Acquitted of US charges, Gov. Edwards turns to state business
The art of Navajo weaving
Playing foster mother to Kenya's orphaned wildlife
The aquifer
Pigs in Haiti: more than bacon-to-be, they're a bank account