Reagan expands naval firepower as Marines withdraw from Beirut
President Reagan ordered a staged pullout of most Marines from Beirut to offshore ships and granted U S warships wider authority to retaliate against forces threatening Lebanon s government. The plan begins with a redeployment from the airport to ships, aiming to keep training and protection for remaining personnel while as the city s fighting continues.
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Reagan to visit Iowa on day of caucuses
President Reagan plans a Des Moines stop on Feb 20 to celebrate his Iowa caucus victory and campaign for Sen. Roger Jepsen. He would speak at Veterans Auditorium and appear on WHO radio, with a brief, no overnight visit.
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Iowa head injury patient seeks care amid bed shortage
At 73, Ted Conner needs Medicaid approved skilled care after a head injury. No skilled care beds are available in Eastern or Western Iowa. The issue stems from Iowa's unique Medicaid payment system, making beds scarce for facilities. Cedar Rapids news, page 13A.
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A humorous line notes that modern life outpaces dreams of riches as one’s ship comes in only after retirement, with a desert retirement quip reflecting changing fortunes.
Odometer Tampering Crackdown Hits Iowa Cars
Dave Rasdal reports that Iowa investigators found 9.6 million miles have been shaved from odometers across vehicles from several states. The study cites a 1980 Chevrolet with 111,908 miles rolled back and a 1982 Mercury showing 1,913 miles altered. Officials estimate unrecorded wear costs about 1.9 billion in vehicle parts nationwide.
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Spacewalking astronauts set unrestrained milestone in shuttle era
Bruce McCandless and Robert Stewart floated free from the Challenger using a jet backpack, becoming the first to fly without lifelines. The stunt occurred at 4.8 miles per second above Earth as a rehearsal for satellite repair missions.
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McCandless Flies Free as Human Satellite in Space
Space shuttle astronaut Bruce McCandless uses the Manned Maneuvering Unit to travel 150 feet from the shuttle and orbit Earth in a dramatic untethered test. The maneuver showcases a new era of spaceflight and personal propulsion.
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