Week of March 1-5, 1981

filled the Kremlin Palace with shouts of “Glory to

communism!”

Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger asks for a $32.6-

billion increase in the Pentagon’s budget as the down

payment for a larger Navy, a faster bomber and other new

weaponry because “the United states cannot allow the

military balance to swing further” in favor of Russia.

Iraqi President Sadam Hussein offers to call a prompt cease-fire with Iran and

gains negotiations under the auspices of an Islamic good-will commission to end

the Persian Gulf War.

Three British missionaries jailed in Iran for six months on spying charges arrive

home and one reported that she had been choked unconscious and then shot by

her captors. The three are Dr. John Coleman, his wife Audrey and Jean Waddell.

Nancy Reagan says the First Couple is making economic sacrifices. She told

NBC news, “We’re doing the things that all people are doing now with inflation.

“You’re just pulling in. You have to.”

In Atlanta - Strange and bizarre murders of black children have the town on

edge. Some 21 black children have either been murdered or disappeared in the

last 19 months - with none solved.

U.S. automakers register their best sales period in nearly two years, stimulated

by rebate programs. Sales of autos were up 21% from the same period last year.

Lady Diana Spencer, Prince Charles’ fiancée, will meet

America’s own link with royalty, Princess Grace of

Monaco next week as the 19-year-old future British

queen performs her first royal assignment.

Sports -

Reggie Jackson fails to show up as scheduled for the

beginning of Yankee spring training. “Frankly, I’m upset,

disappointed, hut more than angry,” said owner George

Steinbrenner. “Reggie must reassess his priorities.