Israelis Blitz Beirut Airport Amidst Civilian Toll
Israeli tanks and air and sea bombardment overran parts of Beirut airport as a U S backed cease-fire aimed to halt the fighting at day’s end. Authorities reported at least 200 dead and 400 wounded with additional tallies up to 600 feared.
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Gazette
Beirut
West Beirut
Reagan
Lebanon
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Israel
Tass
Moscow
Jounieh
Voice of Lebanon
Christian Phalange
Coup attempt foiled in Kenya leaves Nairobi in chaos
Rebel Kenya air force officers led a dawn bid to topple President Daniel arap Moi, but loyal troops halted the coup amid heavy fighting. Nine civilians killed, 50 plus wounded, streets in Nairobi littered with bodies. Government says Moi in control. hundreds detained.
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Gazette Wire Services
Nairobi
Kenya
UPI
Daniel Arap Moi
Voice of Kenya Radio
Moi
Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam International
Obscene Phone Bill Echoes Father Jokes At Home
A father of two teenagers complains to the telephone company and jokes about reporting an obscene phone bill. The lighthearted anecdote captures a domestic moment with humor about common teen phone use.
Reagan Visits Iowa Prepares Midwest Stay and Remarks
President Reagan arrives in Des Moines at 1 35 p m on Air Force One for an overnight stay and speech to the National Corn Growers convention. He will meet with the Israeli defense minister and six Iowa Farm Bureau members, then rest at the Marriott.
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Gazette Wire Services
Des Moines
Reagan
Iowa
White House
Jack Lacovey
Midwest
WHO
Air Force One
Corn Growers Convention
Marriott
Lacovey
U.S. Dilemma Over Torture Report In El Salvador
A Salvadoran Green Cross volunteer recounts torture by the National Police. The embassy report to the State Department leaked to the press raises tension between upholding U.S. anti torture policy and vital interests in El Salvador. Officials cite strained embassy military relations and fear of leaking frank assessments in Washington.
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Christopher Dickey
Washington Post
San Salvador
el Selvador
U.S
Green Cross
State Department
Washington
Department
United States
el Salvador
Salvador
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Metro AB
Donald Dee
State Center
Iowa Farm Bureau
Lacovey State Center
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