U S sends AWACS to monitor Chad battle over Faya Largeau
The United States deployed two AWACS surveillance aircraft with fighter cover to monitor Libyan backed attacks on Chad’s northern stronghold Faya Largeau. President Reagan approved the move and officials said France is close to deciding on intervention as Chad appeals for support from Paris and Washington. Habre urged greater aid and warned Libya seeks to destroy Faya Largeau.
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Washington Post
Washington
United States
France
Chad
Reagan
State Department
George Shultz
U.S
Chadian
Hissene Habre
Paris
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Faya Largeau
Habre
Libya
N’djamena
Peter Moffat
Gulf of Sidra
Col
Muammar Khadafy
Middle East
JANA
Mediterranean
Charles Henru
Supertanker splits and spills vast oil load near Cape Town
A Spanish supertanker with 73 million gallons of crude oil burst into flames off the South African coast and split in two. 33 people were rescued, three missing, as the vessel drifted eight hours after the fire. Oil swept toward Langebaan Lagoon threatening wildlife.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Madrid
Pedro Sancho
Persian Gulf
Benguela
Atlantic
Langebaan
Atlantic Ocean
Rediscovery of hunger marks a shift in Reagan stance
The New York Times reports President Reagan displays new concern about hunger, forming a Task Force on Food Assistance. Critics accuse budget cuts of fueling hunger, while anti poverty groups urge action and rebuilding. Spokesmen see a political repositioning ahead of 1984.
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Robert Pear
New York Times
Ashington
Reagan
Congress
House
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
White House
Edward M. Cooney
Food Research and Action Center
Lynn Parker
America
AT&T Talks Fail as CWA Announces National Strike
The Communications Workers of America votes to strike AT T after failing to secure a three year contract. Glenn E Watts says the union cannot reach agreement by midnight Eastern Time and will walk out. AT T spokesman Pic Wagner expresses regret and expects rapid talks to resolve the walkout.
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CWA
At&t
Pic Wagner
Watts
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Illinois governor accused of altering unemployment data
Internal documents show Illinois Governor James Thompson's administration altered key unemployment figures during a reelection campaign to delay federal benefit loss for 50,000 workers. Labor officials questioned the data. a criminal probe found improper alterations with no direct link to Thompson or Donovan.
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Washington Post Service
Washington
Illinois
James Thompson
Thompson
Raymond Donovan
Donovan
Labor Department
Justice Department
Albert Angrisani
David Gilbert
Gilbert
Learning investment strategy Sylvia Porter's advice for young people
Sylvia Porter outlines practical steps for youths to begin investing. She emphasizes starting early, using small regular contributions, and choosing simple, low-cost options to build long term wealth. Porter suggests setting goals and staying consistent despite market fluctuations.
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