House backs Contra aid dimming Contadora hope
The House approved 70 million in military aid for Nicaragua’s Contras, heightening tensions with Contadora peace efforts. President Reagan stressed support for any negotiated settlement that advances democracy, while debate over Habib’s letters and U S policy exposed rifts on whether a Marxist Nicaragua could ensure lasting peace.
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Bomb Explodes at Madrid El Al Counter Injuring 13
A suitcase bomb exploded at Madrid Barajas Airport El Al check in damaging doors and wounding 13. Security official Nir Ran helped stop the conveyor before the blast. one man with a Spanish passport was arrested for questioning amid uncertain nationality.
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Ortega Says Reagan Aid Mirrors Hitler Policy
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega denounces Reagan's 100 million dollar Contra aid as terrorist fascist policy likely to draw direct U S intervention. Foreign Minister D Escoto vows quasiregime expansion amid higher death tolls while U S House approves 70 million in military and 30 million in nonlethal aid for eight months.
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Rebels See U S Aid Turning Point in Nicaragua
Alfonso Robelo a former Sandinista ally said renewed U S support will tilt Nicaragua toward insurrection against the Sandinistas. At a news conference he predicted massive defections from the Sandinista army and uprisings as rebels gain ranks, saying gunships have altered the war.
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Round ends in Geneva U S Soviets clash over progress
The fifth round of U S Soviet arms talks ended with sharp disputes over progress while a September restart was planned. Karpov said U S blockades hindered any gains, while Kampelman cited some movement. The talks cover space, defense, and nuclear arms with Sept 18 set for the next round.
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