Eight IRA guerrillas killed in Loughall raid
Belfast police disclose three senior IRA men among eight killed when police and soldiers halted a raid on Loughall police station. A bomb laden bulldozer breached defenses, killing Jim Lynagh Eugene Kelly and Patrick McKearney, plus a motorist. Two police and a soldier wounded.
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Irish Republican Army
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Loughgall
Jim Lynagh
Eugene Kelly
IRA East Tyrone
Patrick McKearney
Maurice Gibson
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Higher Gasoline Prices Target Northeast Ozone Pollution
Environmentalists push a regional plan to cut ground level ozone by raising butane content in summer gasoline. Starting next summer drivers could pay about a penny a gallon more, rising to three cents in 1989, aiming for a 4 percent drop in regional ozone levels. Eight states including New York and New Jersey back the plan, with California having a similar program.
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New York
New Jersey
California
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DOE Reports Flawed 1986 Nuclear Test Vented Radiation
DOE says 32 million in equipment lost when Mighty Oak test at Rainier Mesa vented radiation into tunnels. Recovery costs 2.5 million. 70 percent of data gathered. no atmospheric release. doors failed 50 to 60 seconds after detonation. reentry found tunnel damaged with debris.
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Energy Department
Thomas Clark
Nevada
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Business Leaders Vow to Fight Protectionist Trade Amendment
At HOT SPRINGS Virginia AP business leaders at a three day retreat pledged Congress will pass new trade legislation this year but oppose a protectionist amendment they fear could trigger a worldwide trade war. They warned protectionist fees could threaten overseas markets and widen the US trade deficit.
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