Grenadian Cooperation Urged U.S. To Rebuild Bombed Hospital
U S Army choppers dropped leaflets urging Grenadians to locate resisters while Washington plans a three million dollar aid package to rebuild Grenada’s mental hospital bombed during the invasion. Reagan officials say the project aims to create a modern facility with better outpatient care. Separately, Gen Hudson Austin and Bernard Coard were moved to a St George's prison under guard as US and Grenadian authorities pursue post invasion steps.
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Arafat Supporters Defend Last Stronghold Amid Syria-Backed Attack
In Tripoli Lebanon Yasser Arafat and 8000 PLO fighters regroup after losing Nahar el Bared to rebel tanks and shelling. Loyalists shift to Baddawi camp as casualties rise with hundreds dead and 840 wounded. Religious leaders call for cease fire while Red Cross pleads for medical supplies.
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Weather outlook with mixed precipitation this week
Monday through Friday forecast shows sun today and tomorrow with highs mid-50s to 60s and clear nights. Lows reach low 30s to low 40s, colder in the mountains. A chance of rain and showers each day changing to snow Friday with daytime highs in the 40s and 50s and overnight lows in the 20s to 40s.
Israel vows sevenfold retaliation after Tyre bombing
Jerusalem reports 28 Israelis and 32 Lebanese and Palestinians killed in Tyre. Israel buries 20 Israeli victims while security tightens. An army post on the Zaharani River is hit and a soldier wounded as a bazooka shell misses the Sidon HQ. Officials deny air strikes on Syria and Lebanon claim coordination at some level.
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Robb backs 5th District Democrat in Virginia race
Gov. Charles S. Robb urged southwest Virginia voters to back Fred Combs for the House of Delegates in the Fifth District. At rallies in Richlands and Pembroke, Robb cited Combs as a capable farmer, businessman, lawyer and educator with strong ties to Virginians.
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