Soviet Navy Visits Libya Amid U S Strikes
Tripoli radio reports Soviet vessels docking in Libyan ports marking a rare show of support since U S air strikes. Libyan TV aired film of wreckage it said came from a downed aircraft near Sidi Zayd, with search for more debris continuing. Paris reports claim French officers suspect U S planes may have crossed Pyrenees into Libya, while Defense Minister Giraud denies French radar evidence of such flights.
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Libya
Sidi Zayd
Paris
U.S
le Canard Enchaine
Pyrenees Mountains
France
Spain
Andre Giraud
Giraud
Reagan Doodles and Celebrity Memorabilia Auctioned for Charity
In New York a set of eight Reagan doodles on White House stationery sold for 10000 dollars as part of a Very Special Arts benefit. Henry Fonda lithographs fetched 1600 dollars each, while Baryshnikov autographed ballet shoes brought 900. Other bids included a Woody Allen walk-on part at 1400 dollars and a one hour body building session with Arnold Schwarzenegger at 500.
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Reagan
Henry Fonda
White House
David Carey
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Golden Pond
Jane Fonda
Katharine Hepburn
Ernest Thompson
Woody Allen
Kate and
Allie
Susan St. James
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Very Special Arts
Propellant Likely Cause Of Titan 340 Explosion
Vandenberg Calif AP reports investigators tentatively blame a propellant failure in a Titan 340 booster for an instant explosion that destroyed the rocket and its payload. Air Force analysts cite photos ruling out joint failure or self-destruct deviation, noting the blast was far more severe than a typical booster leak.
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Calif
Air Force
The
Los Angeles Times
Huntsville
Ala
Marshall
NASA
Reagan Links Libya Threat to Nicaragua Aid Fight
President Reagan used a Heritage Foundation speech to tie Libyan terrorism to his push for 100 million dollars in aid to Nicaragua’s Contra rebels. He argued Sandinistas back terrorists and warned against domestic complacency, while Libyan officials ordered U.S. reporters to leave Tripoli amid European diplomat expulsions.
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Reagan
Nicaragua
Libya
Heritage Foundation
Congress
Tripoli
United States
Europe
Britain
World city rankings show varied leading stats across 105 cities
A two author study ranks cities by 80 factors with no overall score. Melbourne leads egg prices while Brussels has most doctors and Moscow most public library books. Dallas records the highest divorce rate and Bangkok the warmest average temperature.
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New York
Melbourne
Australia
Brussels
Moscow
John Avr Marlin
The
Free Press
Detroit
Marlin
Immanuel Ness
Stephen T. Collins
Council On Municipal Performance
Bangkok
Thailand
Winnipeg
Canada
Bombay
India
Zurich
Switzerland
Tianjin
China
Dallas
Rio de Janeiro
Audit Review NASA Wasteful Spending Reported by Times
The New York Times, after reviewing more than 500 audits and government documents, reports NASA and contractors wasted at least 3.5 billion dollars on shuttle and other programs. Faults include defective equipment monitoring at Marshall Space Flight Center and large contract enforcement failures.
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NEW York
NASA
New York Times
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
the Times
Francis P. LaRocca
Inspector General’s Office
The
Times
James C. Fletcher
Reagan
Fletcher
Congress
NASA Inspector General’s Office
Marshall Space Flight Center
Israel Knew of Iran Arms Deal Plan Says Ex-General
A retired Israeli general detained over a proposed 2 billion dollar U S arms sale to Iran claimed Israel knew of the plan. Israeli ministries denied involvement while U S prosecutors detailed conspiracies to ship arms, including from Israel, to Iran.
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Iran
New York
U.S
Vietnam Vet Executed For Double Murder
A decorated Vietnam veteran, David Livingston Funchess, 39, was executed in Florida’s electric chair for the fatal stabbings of two bar patrons after being fired. An attorney visitor said Funchess accepted his death, smiling and mouthing to her that he loved her as he was strapped in.
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Menachem Meron
Israel
Defense Ministry
Bar-Am
Bermuda
Israel Radio
New York
Davar
Defense Establishment
Turkey
Washington
Ari Simchoni
Starke
Fla
David Livingston Funchess
Florida
Susan Cary
Funchess
Supreme Court
Ms. Cary
Emergency numbers service listing from Aiken Standard
Aiken SC publishes an emergency numbers list as a community service. The notice appears with postal and distribution details and indicates weekday afternoon availability for residents seeking contact numbers.
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Marseille
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Fascia & Soffit
Langley, S.C
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken, S.C
PBM
I ‘Ae
Abused Persons Coalition
Aiken Police
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HCA
Jackson
New Ellenton
North Augusta
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P.O
Rutland Orn
S.C. Highway Patrol
Salley
Salley Police
Sheriff’s Department
Volun
Wagener Fire
Wagener Police
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