Cuba-Ties to Soviet Threat Analyzed by State Dept
A State Department study warns Cuba’s growing military ties with the Soviet Union create a substantial regional threat. It notes 3000 to 4000 airborne trained Cuban troops, improved airlift and sealift, and Soviet forces and intelligence facilities that could interdict Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean lanes. The report cites potential use of Cuba as a staging area with MiG 23s capable of reaching Central and parts of South America, and highlights Cuba as the Caribbean’s largest armed force. It also covers U.S.-Taiwan arms policy shifts under Reagan and reactions from Goldwater and Taiwan experts regarding defense implications.
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Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Robert L. Downen
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Inside Hospital to Begin Cancer Program
Area Democrats select candidates. Boucher profiled. Ex-gridder had problems in Iran. Inmate blames woes on Coppola. Bay monster still a mystery. Friday night's Grid-O-Rama reviewed.
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Israel says PLO crushed as first Lebanon evacuees sail
In Beirut, about 400 guerrillas from the PLO-linked Badr Brigade left west Beirut aboard the Sos Georgios, beginning a two week withdrawal from Lebanon. A driver was seized and freed. two journalists were released. Arrivals target Cyprus then onward to Amman and Baghdad.
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International Red Cross
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Mixed Arab reaction to PLO Beirut exodus
Arab states offered varied responses on the Beirut exodus with some foresee ing intensified fighting against Israel while others hoped for less turmoil. Saudi state radio warned against treating the Beirut crisis as meaning the Palestinian cause would fade, noting PLO influence has grown. Syria Jordan Iraq South Yemen Algeria Tunisia pledged to take guerrillas. Egypt to aid wounded. Al Qabas linked progress to Habib talks. Arab League officials cited plans for a pan Arab army as summit issue.
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U.S
Philip C. Habib
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Libya
Muammar Khadafy
Middle East
Israeli siege recalled by AP reporter in Lebanon
An AP reporter recalls the Beirut port withdrawal during the Lebanon invasion. He says the PLO has suffered a crushing defeat and warns of renewed heavy shelling if evacuations lag. Sharon notes Syrian artillery reach and the need to keep forces on alert until two weeks of evacuation finish. Habib to begin talks to withdraw troops, with Speakes saying plans proceed as Reagan is briefed.
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Bekaa Valley
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Philip C. Habib
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Habib
Larry Speakes
White House
Satterfield Captures Telegraph Golf Crown at Fincas tle
Todd Satterfield rallied from a rough start to finish 1 under par for a 221 total, winning the 13th Daily Telegraph Area Golf Championship at Fincas tle Country Club. Defending standout Kevin Leatherwood settled second at 224 after a final round 75, while Ken Lacy, Jeff Davis, and Larry Graham tied for third at 226. Graham’s 70 on the front nine helped him rebound from 82 earlier, and Bob Powers fired a 70 to stand sixth at 222.
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Prince Edwards
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