Navy readies two carrier group for possible Libya strike
The Pentagon said the Coral Sea deployment is extended indefinitely to keep a larger Mediterranean naval presence, signaling possible U S ordered action against Libya. Officials noted no orders to re-form a central Mediterranean battle group yet and Khadafy warned of retaliation if attacks occur.
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Navy
Reagan
Libya
Coral Sea
Pentagon
Mediterranean
Defense Department
Reagan says Khadafy declared war on United States
President Reagan stated Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy has declared war on the United States and the U.S. will respond once it has solid evidence linking Libya to terrorist attacks in the United States. He called Khadafy the mad dog of the Middle East and said the suspect is under investigation for bombings that killed six and injured over 200.
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Reagan
Muammar Khadafy
United States
Libya
Khadafy
Middle East
TWA
Berlin
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Harkin Objects as Bauer Attacks Soviet Voting Rights
A Senate subcommittee hearing on education policies devolved into a clash when undersecretary Bauer accused Sen. Tom Harkin of defending communism over a claim about Soviet voting rights. Harkin challenged the remark, glasses flew, and Chair Weicker ordered a written apology and urged Bauer to focus on department business.
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Senate
Education
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Harkin
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Bauer
William Bennett
Soviet Union
Weicker
Bauer and
Bennett
Navy Eyes Two Carrier Battle Group for Libya Strike
The Navy plans to keep a two carrier battle group ready for potential action against Libya as Col. Muammar Khadafy pledges retaliation and Washington seeks evidence linking Libya to attacks on Americans. Reagan says Khadafy has declared war and the US will respond. West Germany expels two Libyan diplomats over suspected bombing ties. Vice President Bush calls Khadafy a mad dog and notes U.S. strikes in the Gulf of Sidra.
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Muammar Khadafy
United States
U.S
Reagan
Khadafy
West Germany
Berlin
George Bush
Enterprise
Gulf of Sidra
Solon Springs constable resigns after speed limit ban
Leonard Fromolz quits as town constable after Solon Springs and village boards ban high speed chases. He notes he logged 27 000 miles and collected speeding fines that funded the town. Deputy Steven Sons also resigns amid the policy dispute along U S 53 in Douglas County Wisconsin.
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Leonard Fromolz
Solon Springs
Ernest Haskins
Fromolz
Steven Sons
U.S. 53
590
Wisconsin
Douglas County
Tromolt
Challenger crew cabin survived until impact with ocean
Federal safety expert reports the seven astronauts likely died instantly as the shuttle broke apart and plunged nine miles into the Atlantic. A source says the crew may have briefly remained aware something was wrong during the out of plane acceleration as the booster and external tank ignited.
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Fila
Atlantic Ocean
Man Quips of Youthful Energy Versus Ageing Appearance
A witty remark compares claimed youthfulness to aging reality with a sharp image of a 45 turning to a veteran’s wear. The line implies frustration with illusions of vigor and the stubborn truth of time.
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