Reagan affirms global duties in Beirut Grenada crisis address
President Reagan declares the United States bears global responsibilities as Marines and sailors died in Beirut and American forces invaded Grenada to safeguard citizens and deter Soviet support networks. He links Lebanon and Grenada to Moscow and its surrogates, vows justice for the Beirut bombing, and emphasizes protecting U.S. interests worldwide.
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U S Forces Press Fighting in Grenada Highlands
U S troops clash with Cuban and Grenadian forces around St George's as they advance toward the capital and the island airports. Defense Secretary Weinberger says pockets of resistance persist and notes casualties include eight dead and 39 wounded with eight missing.
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Senate Action May Delay Social Security Check Mailings
The Senate cuts off government credit to force deficit action and the Treasury plans a $13 billion loan to fund Social Security. If Congress does not pass the debt bill by Tuesday, the Treasury cannot deposit funds, delaying Social Security check mailings.
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Report urges speedy FAA safety rule implementation
A congressional report says many lives could be saved if the FAA moves faster to impose new air safety rules. Approved by the House Committee on Science and Technology, it commends FAA for research efforts but says the agency often delays applying new technology.
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Critics Question Risks of Marines in Lebanon and Grenada
President Reagan earned praise from supporters for asserting U.S. troops are needed to protect America in Lebanon and Grenada. Critics challenged whether the risks are worthwhile and urged clearer policy. Senators Biden and Bingaman questioned the necessity and legality of action, while others praised the speech’s unifying tone.
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Reagan Says Invasion Blocked Cuban Takeover
President Reagan declared the Grenada invasion blocked a planned Cuban grab of the island to use as a military base to export terror. He cited discovered Cuban weapons caches and a completed base, and noted casualties among American troops while stressing the operation aims to remove the leftist regime and withdraw promptly.
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Dorothy Hamill Reflects On Gains And Gloom After Gold
Olympic figure skating gold medalist Dorothy Hamill recalls the sudden fame after winning in 1976. She discusses the strain of being a public figure, moving to the Ice Capades tour, and the personal toll that led to a hospital stay for a bleeding ulcer two years later.
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Wounded Grenada veterans recount chaotic airstrip fight
Fort Bragg AP. First two wounded U S soldiers describe landing amid smoke and heavy fire at Grenada. 1st Lt. Andre Menu and Sgt. Gerald Bannon praise comrades and U S policies while noting armed defenders with armored personnel carriers. Both men injured and evacuated to Womack Army Hospital.
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