Army Helicopter Cutbacks Risk Lower Combat Readiness
A GAO study found the Army’s cost saving by delaying new helicopters into the 1990s leaves it with older Vietnam era choppers. The delay could require a $10 billion outlay to fill the gap with Black Hawks Apache and AHIP aircraft plus up to $10 billion in ongoing operating costs. Maj. Phil Sousa questioned the need to keep buying aircraft.
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Army
GAO
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Phil Sousa
Senator urges consultations on Mexico trade talks
Sen. Lloyd Bentsen urges close Congress cooperation as the Reagan administration nears a framework for U S Mexico trade negotiations. He cites seven areas textiles agriculture steel investments technology transfer IP electronics and services and warns of Canada talks mistakes. He met with Clayton Yeutter to press for congressional consultation through his finance committee.
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Senate Finance Committee
Reagan Administration
Congress
Mexico
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
United States
U.S
Canada
Bentsen
Clayton Yeutter
Secret negotiations said to free hostages in Lebanon
Ash Shiraa magazine reports secret talks to free all foreign hostages in Lebanon. It cites a highly informed source claiming Terry Waite and Rudolf Cordes could be released by month’s end, with others including eight Americans to follow later. Independent confirmation was not available.
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Lebanon
Terry Waite
Ash-Shiraa
Beirut Weekly
U.S
Iran
Waite
Rudolf Cordes
Robert Runcie
Canterbury
Cordes
Hoechst
Frankfurt
Terry Anderson
Middle East
Associated Press
Soviet Toys Lacked Design in Pravda Lament Note
Pravda laments poorly designed Soviet toys. Dolls shed hair and have mismatched limbs while chemistry sets pose hospital risks. A toy camel even bears zebra stripes for no clear reason, highlighting widespread shoddiness in children’s goods.
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Moscow
Pravda
Papal visit stirs tears and native rights debate in Fort Simpson
Pope John Paul II's visit to Fort Simpson moves tribal elders and First Nations leaders to tears as they press for self government and land and resource bases. Indigenous negotiators say progress is fragile with constitutional talks stalled and court actions over Northwest Territories provincial status ongoing.
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Northwest Territories
John Paul II
Canada
George Erasmus
Indian Assembly of First Nations
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Rome
FT. Simpson
Pope John Paul II
Sandinistas Allow La Prensa to Resume Publication
In Nicaragua the Sandinista government says La Prensa may reopen immediately with only journalism's restraint, signaling a rare concession amid peace plan talks. Publisher Violeta Chamorro vows editorial independence and a path toward reconciliation and peace.
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Reagan
Violeta Chamorro
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Iran Attacks Ship Near Kharg Island as Gulf Tensions Rise
Iraqi jets claim hits on a large maritime target off Iran s Kharg Island while Iran shells a Saudi tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Arab League ministers meet in Tunisia planning a November 8 summit in Jordan on Iran Iraq war and possible sanctions.
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Javier Perez de Cuellar
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U.N. Security Council
Aquino reshapes Manila military amid coup fears and protests
President Corazon Aquino named Brig. Gen. Ramon Montano to head the National Capital Regional Defense Command and appointed a new military spokesman Col. Oscar Florendo. In Quezon City protests erupted over Lean Alejandro’s unsolved killing as government forces battled rebels disrupting rail service and foiling a Mindanao plot. Aquino met with Defense Secretary Ileto and top generals to tighten control of Manila forces and prepare for future coups.
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Philippines
Corazon Aquino
Quezon City
Lean Alejandro
New Patriotic Alliance
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Mindanao
Island
Aquino
Rafael Ileto
Fidel Ramos
Ramon Montano
National Capital Regional Defense Command
Manila Area
Col
Honesto Isleta
Mrs. Aquino
Oscar Florendo
Volvo Models Hit EPA Gas-Guzzler List
Volvo joins the EPA list of gas guzzlers with the 780 and 760-740 series, taxed under the 1975 law. The models rate 17 mpg city and 20 highway, prompting spokesman Fred Hammond to note buyers will pay $650 extra per model.
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Volvo
Environmental Protection Agency
Fred Hammond
U.S
Rockleigh
N.J
EPA
Italy
Rolls-Royce
Ford
Korea
Kia Motors Co
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
Information for subscriptions and advertising in the Aiken Standard with phone numbers for inquiries. Office hours and location are listed along with mailing address and subscription payment guidance.
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