U S Strikes Libya Targets in Tripoli Benghazi Campaign
The United States carried out air strikes against Libyan targets near Tripoli and Benghazi including Al Azziziyah barracks and Benina air field. Pentagon officials described aims as undermining Libyan militant support with F-111s over Tripoli and Navy jets over Benghazi.
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Reagan pushes aid to contras as House debate opens
Reagan and Secretary of State Shultz urge approval of the aid program for the contra forces amid House floor debate set to begin this afternoon. A final vote could come later in the week. Reagan calls the Sandinista government a gang that seized power.
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Senators Back Reagan Libya Strike After Sanctions Debate
Iowans reacted to the U S military action against Libya with mixed feelings. Governor Branstad supported the decision saying the U S will not tolerate terrorism and that targets were military. Rep Bedell criticized the move predicting more attacks while Lightfoot and Torricelli defended legality and necessity of an appropriate response.
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Branstad defends record amid job dispute
Branstad rejects Jenkins claim of 100000 new jobs and cites Job Service data showing a 34100 decline from 1983 to 1985 while officials contest revised totals. He argues net job gains despite attrition and defends hiring a New York firm for ads amid campaign attacks.
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Newton man and daughter found dead in suspected murder suicide
Police say a man identified as Thin Van Dinh and his 314 year old daughter were found dead at a Newton residence Sunday night with gunshot wounds. Authorities note the deaths appear to be murder suicide and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is assisting the probe.
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Contact Your Iowa Legislator by Phone
Des Moines guidance lists Senate line at 515 281 3371 and House line at 515 281 3221 for residents seeking legislative contact. These numbers connect to the Iowa Senate and Iowa House of Representatives offices.
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