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Page 12 THE BATTALION THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1981 National T Reagan says no new Vietnam United Press International WASHINGTON — President Reagan says no U. S. combat forces will be sent to El Salvador, and he believes Soviet talk of a superpow er summit would carry more weight if linked to a promise to end “imperialism” in places like Central America. Those were the two major points to emerge from a one hour, Oval Office interview with CBS News correspondent Walter Cronkite. The dialogue televised Tuesday night contained Reagan’s first sub stantive comments on the sim mering strife in El Salvador and on CAMPUS THEATRE oooooooooooo OOOOOOOOOOOQ EATRE§ NOW SHOWING Frank Sinatra Faye Dunaway In The First Deadly Sin Thurs., Fri., Sat. 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On El Salvador, where 54 American military advisers have been sent, Reagan offered a fore cast historians surely will date and mark: “I certainly don’t see any likelihood of us going in with fight ing forces.” On the summit proposed last week by Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev, he said, “I think it would help bring about such a meeting if the Soviet Union re vealed it is willing to moderate its imperialism, its aggression of — Afghanistan would be an example. “We could talk a lot better if there was some indication they truly wanted to be a member of the peace-loving nations of the world, the free world.” Reagan said he would not make Soviet withdrawal from Afghanis tan “a hard and fast condition” for a summit, but, “I’m just saying in discussing with our allies, it would make it a lot easier if we were able to say, ‘Well, now look, they’ve shown some signs of moderating their reEil imperialistic course. ” There is no parallel between El Salvador and Vietnam for Amer icans, Reagan contended, but there is one between El Salvador and Afghanistan for the Russians. “Without actually using Soviet troops,” said the president, “in effect the Soviets are trying to do the same thing in El Salvador they did in Afghanistan, but by using proxy troops through Cuba and guerrillas.” When Secretary of State Alex ander Haig talked of cutting off arms shipments to the guerrillas at the “source,” Reagan said, he meant intercepting the weaponry before it reaches its destination. “I don’t think in any way he was suggesting an assault on Cuba, ” he said. Should the Salvadoran regime fall to Cuban-trained rebels, Reagan indicated American advis ers would leave. “If that govern ment is no longer there,” he said, “we’re not going there without an invitation.” He said the United States will continue diplomatic efforts “to bring this violence to a halt and to make sure we do not just sit pas sively by and let this hemisphere be invaded by outside forces.” The president repeated his de sire to negotiate mutual arms re ductions with Kremlin leaders, but only after they show “they are willing to discuss that.” And he did not back off his Jan. 29 news conference statement the Soviets would lie or cheat to gain their objectives. Instead, he added to it: "They can resort to lying or stealing or cheating or even murder if it furthers their cause. “They have never denied the truth of what I said," Reagan de clared, adding, “I’ve been in terested to see he (Brezhnev) has suggested having a summit meet ing since I said that.” Housing costs twice prices of 7 years ago United Press International WASHINGTON — The aver age new house in the United States now costs about $76,000 — double the posted price of just seven years ago, the Commerce Department says. This, coupled with high mort gage rates, may explain why the sale of single-family houses in January slipped to an estimated 34,000, down 6.4 percent from December. The department reported Tuesday the average new house in Tuesday alt seats $1.00 ALTERED STATES * 7:40 9:40 Nli:i^7-^f.-1ll 846-6714 Jjjg^shoggjnj^enter^crossJVwn^AW STIR m CRAZY 7:30 9:45 January cost $76,300, offering buyers almost the same structure they could have purchased in 1974 for $38,900. A year ago that same house would have cost $67,700, the de partment said. Steven Berman, a department analyst, said the figures show houses being built now are being equipped with fewer extras and have smaller floor plans than in past years. The median price for a new single-family house in January was $67,200, down 0.9 percent from December and the second straight month of slight price declines. But Berman says at least four months in one direction are needed to establish a trend and it would be premature to say that housing prices overall are falling. The moose is loose This 15 foot 2,000 pound moose has recently found a new home on the Tri State Sporting Goods roof. After high winds had knocked him over when he stood on the ground, brealdii« antler, the owners had him put on and see; ‘xita ly fastened him to the roof. . ’: C onf Fed chief sees price drops United Press International WASHINGTON — If Congress approves the necessary budget cuts to offset the administration's proposed tax reductions. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volcker says inflation could de cline almost to 8 percent next year. MANOR EAST 3 Manor East Mall No Cowboys, No Indians. No Cavalry To The Rescue, Only A Cop. 5 The R r0 ^ x Mievil Max Devlin WAlt OHM y roooucrMWi tfKXXUM* is&n- Friday & Saturday Midnight: “NO NUKES” and “The Final Countdown" 1^-^ s ee 4 great m OV j e Check out Friday or y?/? Saturday night movie line-up for AGGIECON XII liarcli 17-Narclt 29 The largest annual Science Fiction/Fantasy Convention in the held right here at Texas A&M! 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The inflation rate was 12.4 per cent in 1980. “The linchpin of the whoiei nomic program is early, a« past standards, massive pros! on cutting back the upward of federal expenditures,” Vc said. “Those spending cutback necessary to clear the wayfo: able tax reductions and to early progress toward the got balanced budget, he said, larger the spending cuts, thci ter the prospect for turning inflation.” Today, the committee was to question more economic experts on the feasibility of President Reagan’s plan to cut taxes and fed eral spending as a means of reviv ing the economy before it begins drafting its own tax cut. One of the scheduled witnesses was Arthur Laffer, father of the “supply-side” economics that form the basis of the administra tion’s strategy. On Tuesday, Volcker told the panel he supports the administra tion’s policies but sees the possi bility of another recession this year. However, he said, “I do not see any signs of it right at the mo ment.” Private and administration^ nomists attribute muchofthefj nomy’s ill health to declining; ductivity, caused in part b ging business investment place and modernize machine 1 The administration’s accelerate the depreciations dule for business investmenl{ which enjoys wide suppoitj Congress — is designed torevf that trend. But because the business tad will be linked to a more control sial and time-consuming pers tax cut — and perhaps evenn sensitive budget cuts — thertl some fear needed investments be delayed until the final tax l)i-| passed. Cronkite has final presidential talk United Press International WASHINGTON — Walter Cronkite, conducting his last intertfj with a president as the nation’s top-rated TV anchorman, pres Ronald Reagan on several points to make sure viewers knew'the«<' : Cronkite, 64, leaves his center seat on the set of CBS Evening.^ Friday, ending a 19-year stint that made him the dean of Amerii anchormen. President Reagan provided a sentimental farewell Tuesday nit during an hour-long Oval Office interview. “I know you must be having a little nostalgia—the many preside you’ve covered in this room,” Reagan said, waving his handsaroit the office. “Indeed so, sir,” Cronkite replied, sitting face-to-£ before the fireplace. “It’s been a long time now. I was countingh' 1 It’s eight presidents. It’s been a remarkable period in our histop “Well, may I express appreciation,” the president said. V 1 always been a pro.” Sun Theatres “I only regret that I’m stepping down from the evening news al time when you’re bringing such drama to our government again in efforts to turn it around,” Cronkite added. “Thank you, sir.” 333 University 846-9808 The only movie in town Double-Feature Every Week 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri.-Sat. No one unde' 18 That was the polite side. During the rest of the interview, Cron^ pressed Reagan for his reasoning on aiding El Salvador, whyhc|* , been getting tough with the Soviets at a time when “the whole wort favors negotiations to end the arms race and his proposals to ' programs that provide milk to children and pregnant women. Despite the tough questions, Cronkite’s voice never strayed fro® f reassuring, friendly tone. His questions were punctuated with s' spectfol, “Sir.” BOOK STORE A ?5e PEEP SHOWS “I’m satisfied, ” said Reagan when asked how the interviewhad^ “The interviewer never is,” said Cronkite.