Syria steps up Beirut hunt for hostages says Glass
Glass reports Syria is more active on the ground in Beirut seeking hostages release amid improving ties with the United States. He notes diplomats see progress on a case by case basis though no broad new development. US officials plan to return Ambassador Eagleton to Damascus by Sept. 1 after recall over Syria’s alleged terrorism support.
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White House explored South Africa funds to aid contras
Declassified documents show early 1984 officials including Secretary of State George Shultz and CIA chief William Casey approved a plan to train and equip Nicaraguan rebels financed by South Africa. The proposal was dropped after congressional backlash over mining Nicaraguan harbors and apartheid concerns.
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Strongbox raised from Titanic wreck to be opened on live TV
Treasure hunters hauled a strongbox from the Titanic wreck after days of bad weather delaying dives. The box found last week will be opened on live television on Oct. 28. In separate reports Sikhs killed six at a Punjab wedding. Turkish guerrillas killed 25 in Rebzthe raid. U S pressure on apartheid continues as Perkins vows engagement.
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Man with pellet gun interrupts KNBC live newscast
A man identified as the son of a former KNBC employee pulled a pellet pistol on consumer reporter David Horowitz during a live 4 45 p m segment in Burbank. He demanded a reading about the CIA. Horowitz was unharmed. the gunman was arrested and held in custody as the broadcast was halted.
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Michael Jackson named in $150 million paternity suit
Lavon Powlis who uses Billie Jean Jackson filed in Cook County Circuit Court alleging Michael Jackson fathered her three children and owes child support. Publicist Lee Solters dismissed the claim as ridiculous.
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Budget office forecasts deficit drop aided by Reagan plan
The Congressional Budget Office backed the Reagan administration's view that the federal budget deficit would fall this year to about 187 billion dollars from last year's record 221 billion. The CBO warned the improvement could be short lived if current tax and spending policies stay unchanged, predicting deficits of 183 billion in 1988 and 192 billion in 1989.
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Prosecution rests in trial of Lonetree
The government rested its espionage case against Marine Sgt. Clayton Lonetree, accused of selling out to a Soviet woman. Defense may rest Friday without calling witnesses, and the judge limited expert testimony on CIA agent identification.
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