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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1987
Page
2
Iraqi forces shot down a Syrian MiG-21 fighter that entered Iraqi air space at 10 39 a m local time near Al Qa im four miles from the town and about 185 miles northwest of Baghdad. The pilot survived though fate details were not released.
A coast guard search plane found no trace of the motor sailboat Mary Margaret 800 miles southeast of Honolulu after radio distress calls said the vessel was on fire in heavy seas. Medical aid via radio and supplies were to be dropped as investigators pursued its last known position near Tropical Storm Frenanda.
London reports that British law blocks extradition to Israel for Antanas Gecas, 71, accused of taking part in killings of Jews in Lithuania during the Nazi occupation. Gecas, living in Britain since 1947, denies involvement. An Israeli spokesman said Israel may seek extradition.
The U S Coast Guard approved loading a partial cargo of 260 000 tons of crude onto the Bridgeton the 401 382 ton tanker damaged by a mine while in a U S convoy. Loading could begin soon and last about a day with transfer planned at Khor Fakkan UAE before repair docking in Dubai or Bahrain.
Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig says he often did not know who made big Reagan White House decisions and backs Shultz’s testimony. Haig, a 1988 presidential candidate, notes Shultz’s anguish but will not second guess his resignation choice.
USS Stark captain Glenn Brindel says the Navy investigation into the 1987 attack that killed 37 sailors did not go high enough. Brindel and weapons officer Basil Moncrief will not face court martial after accepting responsibility and ending their naval careers.
President Reagan has not sped a Baldrige successor decision while acting secretary Clarence J. Brown Jr. appears a serious contender. Brown, 60, a former nine term Ohio congressman, leads the 33,000 employee agency and meets top staff as flags fly at half staff.
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