Lebanon PLO deal seeks evacuation of West Beirut guerrillas
Yasser Arafat and Lebanese Prime Minister Shafik Wazzan reach an agreement to disarm about 8,000 guerrillas trapped in West Beirut and move them to an undisclosed Arab state. Israel’s response remains unclear while airstrikes and encirclement continue in Beirut amid regional mediation efforts.
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U.S. and Spain sign five year defense pact
The United States and Spain sign a five-year defense agreement in Madrid offering Spain more than 2 billion dollars in aid for continued U S military presence. The pact envisages about 10 000 U S personnel at three Spanish bases and the Rota navy base with a first year aid package of 400 million dollars plus 12 million in scientific and cultural aid.
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Jane Fonda Visits Israeli Troops as Hayden Runs for Assembly
Actress Jane Fonda and husband Tom Hayden arrived at Ben-Gurion Airport to visit Israeli troops in Lebanon. Fonda blamed Palestinian guerrillas for provoking Israel’s invasion and urged a global relief program for war victims. Hayden, a former 1960s anti war activist, is seeking a seat in the California Assembly.
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Haig eyed as potential Weicker challenger in CT race
While Alexander Haig rests in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia conservatives in Connecticut weigh him as a stronger contender than Prescott Bush Jr for the U.S. Senate against Lowell Weicker Jr. The state GOP convention is held later this month. Haig also may join the lecture circuit with potential earnings near a million dollars annually at about twenty thousand per speech.
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Diana takes 11 day old William to Gloucestershire home
Princess Diana and 11 day old Prince William travel to Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. Prince Charles expected to join them later at the 347 acre Georgian estate west of London. William was born June 21 and is second in line to the throne.
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Wheelchair Adventurer Starts Catalina Channel Crossing
Dan O Hara of Walnut Creek and his dog Charlie begin a 31 mile crossing from Hamilton Cove to the Queen Mary aboard a 10 foot catamaran powered by an eight blade paddle wheel attached to his wheelchair. He aims to complete the voyage in about 24 hours to highlight abilities of disabled people.
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Illicit advances by lawmakers uncorroborated say FBI
FBI spokesman says allegations of sexual misconduct by a small number of House members are uncorroborated and unlikely to indicate a broad problem. Investigation expands to include potential female pages. separate grand jury probe on a Capitol Hill cocaine ring continues with unnamed California lawmakers reportedly involved.
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NRC approves manufacturing of world’s first floating nuclear plants
A three member NRC licensing board voted unanimously to grant manufacturing licenses for floating atomic reactors to be mounted on barges offshore. The decision awaits review by an NRC appeal board and the full commission over about 80 days before becoming final.
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Freddie Mac bars assumption of existing mortgages in sales
Freddie Mac announced it will not allow buyers to assume existing low–rate mortgages on homes it owns. The move will depress home values for many sellers nationwide as higher interest rates reduce affordability, though FHA and VA loans remain unaffected.
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Polish spectators defect seeking asylum at World Cup in Spain
More than 300 Poles who traveled to Spain to watch Poland play in the World Cup defect and seek asylum. A 32 year old interpreter from Katowice called it their only chance. The State Department denied evidence of higher level orders in the murder of four American churchwomen in El Salvador.
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White House backs three year tax hike plan
The White House endorsed a Senate Republican tax package to raise about 98.6 billion over three years by cigarette, interest, and dividend tax changes. The Finance Committee approved the measure after a 17 hour session, aiming to cut deficits and aid recovery. Reagan aides praised the package and kept the 1983 10 percent tax cut intact. Treasury Secretary Regan supported the move.
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Belushi death case sparks Enquirer lawsuit threat
Cathy Evelyn Smith plans to sue the National Enquirer over a report linking her to John Belushi s death and injection of a speedball. Toronto lawyer Brian Greenspan confirms the impending action while police reopen the case following the tabloid piece.
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