Iran's push to turn the Gulf into an Iranian lake prompts Capitol Hill clash
The piece argues that Iran's threats to sink neutral shipping and its expanded regional influence pressure the Reagan administration and Congress. It notes Tehran's aims to control Gulf oil routes, the risk of U.S. withdrawal, and the potential rise of Soviet influence if America retreats. It cites Caspar Weinberger and Kuwaiti protections as key flashpoints.
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Capitol Hill
Reagan
Persian Gulf
Tehran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Iraq
Gulf
Washington
Moscow
Saudi Arabia
Baghdad
Kuwait
Strait of Hormuz
Congress
America
West
Japan
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Arab Gulf States
U.S
Kremlin
White House
Pentagon
United States
Congress Won't Back Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
President Reagan plans to resubmit approval for 1 600 Maverick missiles to Saudi Arabia amid Senate opposition. Critics cite distrust of Saudi intentions after pilots refused to engage an Iraqi jet following the USS Stark incident and accuse Riyadh of aiding the PLO while hindering Middle East peace efforts.
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Reagan
Saudi Arabia
Congress
Stark
Persian Gulf
U.S
Middle East
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Israel
Anyone Can Run for President in 1988 Puts Demands on Voters
A Tribune Media Service piece surveys the growing field of 1988 presidential hopefuls. Bush, Dole, Kemp, du Pont, Haig, Laxalt lead GOP chatter while Hart, Dukakis, Gephardt, Babbitt, Biden, Simon, Gore headline a crowded Democratic scene. Carter’s legacy fuels the surge as voters weigh risks and rewards.
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Manhattan
George Bush
Bob Dole
Jack Kemp
Pete du Pont
Pat Robertson
Alexander Haig
Paul Laxalt
Donald Rumsfeld
Gary Hart
Mario Cuomo
Jesse Jackson
Michael Dukakis
Richard Gephardt
Bruce Babbitt
Joseph Biden
Paul Simon
Albert Gore Jr
Sam Nunn
Bill Clinton
Ernest Hollings
John Glenn
Patricia Schroeder
Richard Celeste
Rudy Perpich
Carter
Lowell Weicker
Larry Pressler
Reubin Askew
Alan Cranston
Babbitt
Gephardt
Celeste
Perpich
Bush Campaign Rallies Southern Support Ahead of Super Tuesday
Atlanta scene shows George Bush with broad Southern backing and strong fundraising. Key figures including Gov. Bob Martinez and Sen. Mitch McConnell outline a formidable operation with aims to raise 18 million by primary season and establish state offices such as Orlando to organize a Florida straw poll.
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George Bush
Bush
South
Michigan
Iowa
New Hampshire
Bob Martinez
Florida
Martinez
Sen
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Chet Upham
Texas
Clarke Reed
Republican National Committee
Mississippi
Mac Stipanovich
Karl Rove
Lee Atwater
Stipanovich
Orlando
McConnell
Reagan’s Berlin Wall speech sparks mixed reactions in era glare
A syndicated opinion piece rails at Reagan and Roosevelt era policies, accusing Roosevelt and Truman of empowering Soviet expansion and labeling Nixon as the top villain. It contrasts Kennedy’s cautious approach with Reagan’s Central America stance and mocks modern criticisms.
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Truman
Kennedy
Nixon
Reagan
Richard Milhous Nixon
Benedict Arnold
Marcos
Congress
Central America
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