Gulf of Sidra clash draws varied editorials nationwide
A sampling of editorial reactions from major papers portrays the Gulf of Sidra clash as a test of international law and American resolve. Observers defend freedom of navigation while debating motives and risks, with some warning of wider conflict and others praising a firm response.
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Los Angeles Times
United States
Black Sea
Soviet Union
Gulf of Sidra
Libya
White House
Pentagon
6Th Fleet
Preventive Detention on Trial by Kilpatrick
James Kilpatrick analyzes the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 focusing on preventive detention. He cites Ricardo Armstrong’s acquittal after two months’ jail under no-bail pretrial detention, debates its efficacy, costs, and concerns about due process and presumptions of innocence versus public safety.
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Washington
Ricardo M. Armstrong
Armstrong
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
Read
Ohio
Congress
National Law Journal
Ricardo Armstrong
Crisis in Africa Not Understood
An analysis argues Western aid to Africa faces limits as population growth soars and infrastructure fails to receive and distribute food. It cites Ethiopia’s famine, Eritrean conflict, and port, rail, and storage deficiencies, warning that vast external loans may fail and urging both policy and charitable response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
America
Khadafy
Libya
White House
United States
Africa
Ethiopia
Eritrea
World Bank
Ghana
Kenya
Nigeria
Uganda
Robert S. McNamara
West
Ortega Reverts to Form In Debate Over Contras Aid
In Washington the House vote on military aid to the Nicaraguan contras sparked continued contention. Reagan’s opponents push for negotiations via Contadora and direct talks, while Sandinistas press a more aggressive posture. Rep Levin warns against U.S. troop involvement and urges diplomacy to avoid further destabilization in the region. The discussion reflects broader Central American tensions and questions about U.S. policy.
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Ortega
House
Washington
Reagan
Senate
Nicaragua
Moscow
Senate Democrats
Honduras
U.S
Sander Levin
D-Mich
G.W. Montgomery
D-Miss
House Armed Services Committee
United States
Levin
Contadora Nations
el Salvador
Sergio Ramirez
Contadora
Leonard Johnson
Central America
Nicarguan
Johnson
Catholic Church
Congress
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the Advertiser
Montgomery
Ala
Ottsdale
Ariz
Daily Progress
Col
Muammar Khadafy
Houston Chronicle
Houston Post
Khadaly
Korea
Vietnam
South America
North Africa
Sea of Sidra
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Wash
Grenada
Achille Lauro
Seattle
Pensacola
E la
News-Journal
Gulf of Tonkin
San Jose
Calif
Mercury News
United
Ine Veseret News
Salt Lake City
Gulf
Middle East
By James J. Kilpatrick
By Robert Healy
Gen. Jonson
Latin America
Third World
NTO
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