Helicopters Reinforce Sandinistas Near Honduras Border
Honduran army claims Nicaragua has reinforced Sandinistas with Soviet-made Mi-8 helicopters, while denying 1500 Nicaraguan troops crossed into Honduras. Reported clashes persist six to ten miles northeast of the border camp as Contras advance aid package faces House reconsideration.
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Harlingen Fights Backlash Over Reagan Nicaragua Comment
Harlingen Texas reacts to President Reagan's near Nicaragua remark with mixed humor and pride. Local officials say the border city benefits from the notoriety while debates grow over security implications and aid package outcomes. Citizens voice cautious support and skepticism about threats and policy.
Thurmond Hollings Back Reagan Aid to Nicaraguan Contras
U S senators Strom Thurmond and Ernest Hollings supported a plan to provide 100 million dollars in aid to Nicaraguan contra rebels. They argued the Sandinista government is a communist threat to Central America and urged military pressure if needed, contrasting with Vietnam era lessons.
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Reagan seeks new Contra aid package amid split Congress
Congress debates a new 100 million package for the Contras with 70 million military and 30 million non lethal aid. The House rejected Reagan plan 222 210 while Senate backed the measure but with a 90 day halt on offensive weapons to allow negotiations. Reagan calls the votes a reassuring signal to the freedom fighters and neighboring nations.
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Senate approves military aid bill amid delayed weapons delivery
The Republican Senate reversed a House defeat on a 100 million aid package. A 53-47 vote attached a 90 day delay on lethal weapons delivery to U.S. backed rebels to urge negotiations. President Reagan lobbied by phone during an Easter vacation as the debate continued.
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