Sidra air duel shows weak Gulf symbolism in US and Libya versions
A one minute dogfight off the Gulf of Sidra drawn mixed reports from Washington and Tripoli. The U.S. account says two Soviet built SU22s were engaged and shot down after firing a rocket that missed, while Libya claims eight U.S. jets attacked first and one U.S. plane was downed. Khadafy frames the United States as a terrorist power amid revolutionary violence rhetoric. The episode is portrayed as a test of U.S. resolve with little broader consequence.
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Air safety concerns overstrike prompt calm response
The piece argues against alarmist links between air controller staffing disruptions and flight safety. It notes accidents occur even with full staffing, urges measured reactions, and cites pilot cooperation and the Air Line Pilots Association urging vigilance for fatigue, low altitude traffic, and tower closings.
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Reagan Era Power Message From Libya Skirmish
The piece argues Libyan leader Khadafy is a dangerous irritant backed by Iran and Syria and notes U S media spin about US willingness to use force. It praises strong U S action to deter outrages and frames the incident as evidence of Reagan’s foreign policy resolve and sovereignty.
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Air Force $138 Million Plumbing Mistake
A columnist ridicules a $138 million Air Force building blunder where mismatched plumbing and design forced massive redo costs. He questions why billions are spent on jet engines and bombed-out defense while public TV funding is cut, pointing to a logic of security through armaments and a televised balance of views.
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Reagan Panel Urges Billions for Prisons Amid Crime Debate
The piece critiques the task force on Violent Crime, noting that building more prisons may not curb crime. Amos Reed and American Correctional Association leaders question the impact, citing rising violent crime and the limits of prison depth. The report also praises handgun background checks but mocks broader punitive fixes as symbolic and ineffective.
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