Reagan links re election to economy and Lebanon stance
President Reagan said a failed economic program would signal he should not seek a second term, with growth projections and optimism about recovery. He criticized Israel for delaying Lebanon troop withdrawal, saying Beirut’s government asked all foreign forces to leave and Israel bears moral responsibility as an occupying force.
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Vonnegut Reflects on Slaughterhouse Five and Deadeye Dick
Kurt Vonnegut says his best work came in 1969 with Slaughterhouse Five and gives Deadeye Dick a B minus. He states American literary careers are short and credits Dresden’s 1945 firebombing as the central inspiration. He recalls being a POW in Dresden and the slaughterhouse basement tied to his title.
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Bonehead of the Year honors balloon stunt actor
Larry Walters of North Hollywood California was named Bonehead of the Year by the Bonehead Club of Dallas for his lawn chair carried by 42 weather balloons stunt. He will accept the award Friday as the club honors an action viewed as a monumental goal.
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Iran launches final offensive in Iran Iraq war
Iranian state radio claims a large new assault in Misan province near Fakeh seizing 100 square miles, three outposts and crippling the Iraqi army. Baghdad says Iran was crushed, with 6,894 Iraqi casualties and many prisoners. Western sources cannot confirm.
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Shultz inspects troops along the Korean DMZ
Secretary of State George Shultz flew by helicopter to inspect U S and South Korean positions near the demilitarized zone and to meet troops. He praised their work and pledged to secure additional military aid funds from Congress. He also reaffirmed U S commitment to Korean security.
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Reagan fires EPA official amid on going probes
President Reagan ousts Rita Lavelle, head of the EPA toxic waste unit, amid two congressional investigations. Lavelle reportedly refused to resign and Gorsuch posted a guard while files on waste cases were secured. Contempt of Congress cited over document access.
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ONeill Opposes Rising Social Security Retirement Age
House Speaker Thomas ONeill rejected raising the 65 year retirement age to fund Social Security. He said Democrats have not signed off and he personally opposes the plan, signaling likely opposition in the House though Senate support exists and a conference would resolve differences.
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Begin cleared by panel in Beirut massacre probe
Jerusalem reports say a three member commission cleared Prime Minister Menachem Begin of direct responsibility for the Sabra and Chaula refugee camp killings while blaming Defense Minister Ariel Sharon and five other top officials. The findings were to be released officially later today with possible resignations debated.
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Cosmos 1402 satellite core burns over South Atlantic
The derelict Soviet Cosmos 1402 satellite finally burned up upon reentry over the South Atlantic about 1,100 miles east of Brazil. NORAD confirmed the final portion entered at 6:10 a.m. EST. A 2-ton main section had reentered on January 23 and the first piece earlier, with weather recon planes sent to sample for radioactivity.
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