Prosecution unlikely over Hinckley poem in Enquirer
Justice Department sources say pursuing the National Enquirer for printing John Hinckley Jr. poem threatening actress Jodie Foster is unlikely due to insanity and newsworthy context. The Enquirer published "Bloody Love" on August 24 claiming an exclusive Hinckley source.
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Iraq bombs Kharg Island oil terminal for second time
Iraqi bombers claim direct hits on Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf as Iran reports attacks on Basra and Fao. In El Salvador, about 3,000 government troops launch an offensive against rebels who burned over 50 civilian vehicles on the Coastal Highway and extorted war taxes.
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U S aims to keep pace with Soviet war planning
Secretary Caspar Weinberger says the United States must stay ahead of Soviet efforts to gain the capability for a protracted nuclear war. He asserts a plan exists to prevail if needed but calls claims of planning a protracted war a gross misinterpretation. He stresses deterrence remains flexible and decisive to deter Soviet aggression.
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Bomb found on Pan Am jet in Rio with detonation device
Cleaning crews uncovered an explosive device in an empty Pan Am 747 cabin in Rio two weeks after a Hawaii bound flight bombing killed a passenger. Police removed the package to a state yard and detonated it. Flight 441 originated in Los Angeles with stops in Houston and Miami. Passenger counts varied: 222 per local Pan Am, 158 per Pan Am HQ. No suspects named.
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China Progress in Military Modernization Seen as Limited
CIA analysts say China’s defense modernization is advancing only modestly and remains in early stages. The report, part of a Joint Economic Committee compendium, warns vast economic issues and political stability are needed to sustain gains and fund broader modernization efforts.
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