Possibility Of New War In Mideast Heightened
Israeli troops and tanks invaded southern Lebanon in a large search and destroy mission against guerrilla bases. Syria said its forces in Lebanon directly confronted the invaders, raising fears of a wider Middle East war. The PLO vowed to defend its Lebanese stronghold as casualties mounted from the weekend strikes.
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Reagan Orders Habib To Middle East In Hopes Of Ending War
In Versailles amid fears of a widening conflict, President Reagan sends special envoy Philip Habib to the Middle East to curb violence on the Israel Lebanon frontier. Leaders from six major nations condemn the violence and urge a cease fire. US warns Beirut staff to evacuate as a precaution. Habib will brief Rome then proceed to the region as Begin intensifies strikes.
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British Move Toward Capital Of Falklands
British gunners shelled Argentine posts near Stanley and pressed toward the Falklands capital as a final assault loomed. In Buenos Aires the Joint Chiefs said warplanes and gunners battered advancing British troops near the port city, with the attack to retake Stanley expected within hours as fog lifted. Argentines warned of a tightened position while four negotiators returned home seeking a peaceful solution, and London reported lead elements of the 5th Infantry Brigade joining the advance on East Falkland.
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Couch Potatoes seek TV viewing galore in nation wide group
Monday report from Los Angeles notes the Couch Potatoes, a 180 strong group led by Robert Armstrong in Dixon California, gather to watch five TV sets at once. The Berkeley teacher Jack Mingo serves as etiquette adviser while the members celebrate long TV sessions with shows like Green Acres CHiPs Gomer Pyle Elvis films and a Red Skelton movie. The insignia motto reads Sic Semper Potatum Reclinus.
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Reagan seals Western trade pact at Versailles summit
At Versailles the United States and six major trading partners reach a joint statement on guiding export credits to the Soviet bloc and curbing subsidies. Leaders pledge currency stability and wider East West dialogue while noting the limits of actual curbs. Reagan credits the accord as a step toward pressuring Soviet policy, while skeptics warn its impact may be limited.
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Matoaka Woman Kills Husband in Domestic Quarrel
A 33 year old Matoaka woman Donna Lusk was charged with murder after shooting her estranged husband Archie Lusk during a reported domestic quarrel. The death occurred about 6 15 p m at Route 1 Matoaka and she was arrested at the scene and arraigned later in Mercer County jail.
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