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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1986

Page

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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.

Washington 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.

Washington 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.

Washington 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.

Libya 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.

Olon Springs Wis 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.

Cape Canaveral 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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