Reagan Eyes Quick Summit If Soviets Signaling Willingness
The administration weighs a possible meeting with Andropov if the Soviets show any deal signals. Reagan resists talks "just to chat" unless key issues align, while a START plan may use warhead counts as a bargaining measure. Debates over throw weight and a women’s proposal divide cabinet members and pace inaction persists.
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Mideast diplomacy strains as PLO rift widens in Lebanon
Diplomatic sources report Andropo pov unhappy with PLO split and seeking Syria's help. WAFA says Andropov backs Arafat, while Algeria and Saudi leaders press mediation in Damascus. Libyan support for rebels and mutiny clashes in eastern Lebanon leave seven dead and 18 wounded amid protests against Arafat’s leadership.
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Trees emit pheromones warning nearby willows study
Washington scientists report field tests showing Sitka willow leaf quality declines in trees up to 200 feet from insect attacked neighbors. They propose a defensive response from volatiles emitted by damaged trees, with chemicals to be isolated in chamber experiments.
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Weather Report Extended Forecast and Regional Temps
Extended forecast calls for fair dry conditions Wednesday through Friday with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s and warming to about 80 on Friday. National extremes show 30 at West Yellowstone and 103 at Bullhead City Arizona. Coralville Lake 698.91 feet and Cedar River flows trend downward. Moon phases June include last quarter June 3 new moon June 11 and full moon June 25. Thunderstorms swept central and southern states Sunday with nearly 2 inches in Texas and Florida and watches in Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri and Texas. Northern plains partly cloudy, western third sunny, 60s to 80s in the north and 70s to 90s in the south.
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Plane crash fire survivors recount 11 minute landing
Investigators detail a smoke filled DC 9 as pilot Donald Cameron landed after a fire in the rear lavatory. Crews used cloth to filter air while passengers evacuated within 30 seconds to a minute. Autopsies confirm smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning for 23 victims. Engineers note circuit breakers tripped, focusing on lavatory circuit and possible non electrical ignition. FBI finds no sabotage.
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James Yelvington
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Population shifts show aging trend but births rise in 1980s
The census notes centenarians grow then decline while the 25 to 34 group stays fastest rising. Under 5 gains 6.3 percent to 17.3 million as baby boom births resume. Black Americans rise sharply in under-5 by 10.8 percent and 25 to 34 by 10.6 percent, with 27.7 million blacks total and whites at 198.5 million.
Name jotted by slain officer helped in arrest
A note left by Officer Paul Verna naming Pamela Cummings aided investigators. Raynard Cummings Kenneth Gay, all 25 26 appeared in jail on murder investigation while another woman faced abetting charges.
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Kenneth Gay
Informative Special Series highlights in depth reporting
The Gazette describes its Informative Special Series as a in depth, fair, objective coverage approach. Editors and reporters collaborate to produce multi part investigations on topics from health care costs to labor and education issues.
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Roy Carver
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