Rival factions meet to avert Israeli assault on Beirut
Lebanon leaders from six rival factions met at Baabda palace under President Sarkis to show a united Lebanese front and deter an Israeli push into west Beirut. The assembly aimed to deploy the national army to confine Palestinian guerrillas, as Israeli forces maintained a truce posture and battled near the Moslem sector amid growing civilian exodus and bartering of a broader cease-fire.
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Britain Reclaims Last Falkland Cluster From Argentina
The British Defense Ministry reports no fighting on the South Sandwich Islands as Britain claims the final Argentine-occupied area near Antarctica. Argentine sources say 10 unarmed scientists on Thule destroyed radio gear after a helicopter raid. Repatriated Falklands prisoners head home to Argentina amid political discord over leadership.
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Jurors In Hinckley Trial Get Father's Day Break
U S District Judge Parker let the Hinckley jurors begin Sunday late to attend church and return to their Alexandria motel for a brief family reunion, as they deliberate over 16 hours without a verdict. The 12 jurors are isolated and can only communicate via marshals notes, with strict rules against discussing the case. Hinckley faces 13 felony counts for attempting to assassinate Reagan and wounding Brady, McCarthy, and Delahanty. insanity verdict would lead to hospital commitment with potential release after proving danger no longer exists.
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Timothy McCarthy
Thomas Delahanty
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Congress Set For Final Vote On 1983 Republican Budget
Congress moves toward final passage of a $769.8 billion 1983 budget drafted by Republicans. The plan carries a $103.9 billion deficit, larger than Reagan’s request, with smaller cuts in benefit programs and domestic programs than the president proposed. Stockman helped shape the compromise as it clears the Senate and House.
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Weather outlook shows mild week with scattered showers
Monday brings partly sunny skies and a 30 percent chance of afternoon or evening showers with highs near 70. Tuesday stays sunny and pleasant around 70. From Wednesday to Friday look for mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions with cooler mid 60s to low 70s highs and 40s to 60s lows.
Bert Hamilton Recalls January Potomac Rescue Tale
Bert Hamilton recalls clinging to debris in icy Potomac waters after Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington. One of five survivors from 79 aboard, the Gaithersburg man describes 20 to 30 feet of water, a 30 to 40 minute swim, and a helicopter rescue. He later spoke to the Princeton Full Gospel Businessmen, sharing how faith and survival shaped his life.
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